How to lettering on your doors the easy way, on your Rat rod or Hotrod

[@paulhoskins7852]

I've learned a lot from guys with tape covering a finger injury, and I've been that guy many times.

[@jamesnorris998]

The Ole mandaid approach.. Electrical tape and a rag

[@johnny5fingers0966]

Take a self tapping screw and put it through the lid on your paint and leave it there. When you go to use the paint shake the piss out of it then afterward remove the screw. Turn it upside down and give it a little squeeze into a Dixie cup. Continue until you have what you want. Put the screw back in and leave it. Paint wont dry out and you never have that skin on the paint. Plus no mess from pouring and much less waste. The paint around the screw forms a seal.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Great idea. When I finish my truck I am going to have some fun with it ( I hope many tours). Then I want to paint my son's shop name on it and give the truck to him and my Grandsons to use for their shop truck.

[@williambrown6721]

Great!! Job my brother!!.....I have a 1978 C 10 that I'm rating it out.....after watching your video, I was blown away by to see how you done the lettering. My brother owns a cronhole shop! he does some of the best boards in the U S...he creates his stickers, I'm going to try too get him to put something like that on the side of my truck!...maybe if he would let me,I'll advertise his business...He'll help me put that on my truck....thanks for showing me and a lot of other people who would love to do something like this but didn't know where to start!.....Great! Job my brother..

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

send me pics when your done!! [e-mail]

[@timothysmith5769]

If you want your lettering to look aged with the first application of paint, try applying the paint with a sponge by daubing it on. It looks great.

[@offhandacoustic]

This is why I come to the comments. Awesome idea.

[@daryncalton8765]

I used this method on my Silverado and it worked great. Love the stepside. I've got a 63 myself

[@agoodballet]

Been rusting parts for years with 10:1 peroxide, vinegar and water with salt. I like to clear over it to make it new lol. Good shot man, awesome how to.

[@mikehill5301]

Well that was to the point and simple.Thank God .There are few people left that have a clue about how to combine the technologys and create a work of art that will endure road salts or whatever.great video and the ska music wasn't bad either

[@earthlytag1071]

I liked the bare metal with the blue/red swirls of paint look much better for some reason.

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Earthly Tag yah I really thought about leaving it that way

[@greatdaneacdc]

This works great for larger decals Square your decal backing for points of reference . Put measuring marks on door. Spray door and decal with water. Slide decal around to lineup. Use new bondo spreader to remove water and poke air bubbles with pin

[@travislawson1185]

Not sure if you know this as I didn't want to read through all 118 comments but if you want to "lock in " the rust patina and slightly darken it, wipe the whole body down with a product called Penetrol. Its an oil based paint additive conditioner to help the paint flow and level when brushed on but for some reason it is also a steel protector and will lock in rust, or on bare metal will protect it from corrosion for years.

[@tihzho]

The kerning between the "T" and the "A" is off, they need to be less space between them. You needed to distress the lettering while the mask was still on and the paint still tacky. By distressing the lettering after the mask was removed you disturbed the door's patina. A better result would be to thin out the paint so its a bit transparent and use a lettering brush to paint in the letter strokes. The stencil will ensure the letter shapes are correct. The semi transparent brush strokes overlapping gives the effect of sun bleaching. That being said having the letters on rusted metal makes no sense as they would have been originally been on the original car paint. Therefore to have old oxidized car paint with the lettering makes sense you can then rub away the lettering and the car paint together and add the rust patina. Yes?

[@tenlittleindians]

My grandfather would have painted that by hand in less time. He had an old back seat out of a Nash Rambler he kept just for painting on doors so he wouldn't have to sit on the ground. When he retired in the 70's he took his sign painting kit and three small primary colors of paint and hit the road in his camper. If he needed gas or something he would barter with his painter skills. Sometimes something simple like the store hours painted on the inside of the front door glass. He could reverse paint just as fast. I was always amazed how easy he made it look. A couple of bucks worth of paint got him to the entire lower 48 states.

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

That's Awesome.. I have watched a lot of sign painters work. And its amazing how fast a seasoned painter can create perfect lettering.

[@snoopu2601]

ten littleindians Mon that pretty great I like that, that's how it was done in the old days people would trade work and skills for something my Pop's was that way he was a mechanic he didn't necessarily need the money all time he would trade skills if someone worked for a cement company he would trade to pour cement somewhere in the yard, he even traded for a black to parking lot that this guy used all his matrials after work and small tractor to pave the lot. He rebuilt a engine so it was a far trade. Yes sire I like that idea money is just a promise note anyways

[@gadiantonx8474]

skills like that dont exist any more

[@johndowe7003]

not all of us are great artists, but want that look. i personally draw/write like 3 year old so i wouldnt want that on my doors lol. Not all of use are talented in artistry.

[@snoopu2601]

john dowe very true stencils is good draw it all out on a table then tape it on air brushing use lots of stencils for flames to get the diffrent angeles hay do what you gotta do to get the job done.

[@newsnowminnesota3045]

I love the electricians tape bandage. I've done that *SO MANY* times. LOL

[@c50ge]

News Now Minnesota THAT BANDAGE IS CALLED A “SPARKY”

[@luebkeb]

That's called a man-daid.

[@jacobmarble6899]

This video helped me out tremendously. Thanks man!

[@THEWARMANN]

You should title this "How to take money out of pockets from traditional sign painters!" lol Love yer work man, but yer killin the game for those who do this for a living by making videos like this! -Detroit Sign Painters

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Zak Warmann how do I find one near me? Do you come to Minneapolis.

[@jonathangodbout6645]

Hey man I love this video this is exactly what I'm doing now to my shop truck. I already got my stencil negatives back from the sign shop! I'll start painting my letters within a couple of days

[@oldrover3007]

Great Video , Very informative ,I’m going to give it a shot. Thanks again

[@joeyfarkel479]

GREAT JOB. YOU'RE A WONDERFULL TEACHER. THANKS

[@franciscocontreras6889]

Great Work, Makes Your Truck appear more bulky and Sporty

[@JudiChristopher]

"WOW" Beautiful work... So Smart!!!! This is an EXCELLENT VIDEO... Thank you for sharing

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Judi Christopher Judi what car do you have? Does yours have paint?

[@JudiChristopher]

@@Timetraveler1111MN No... (laughing I have a '95 Cadillac)... I "Flip" RVs, Travel Trailers, etc... I used to do Sign Graphics... but they never taught us this... Wished I had known how you did this ... I have a 1972 Aristocrat Travel Trailer I'm going to be refurbishing... This video is so GOOD... Thank you for sharing this...

[@JudiChristopher]

@@Timetraveler1111MN OHHHH Neither one of my RVs I'm working on has paint. The 1985 Class A or the 1972 travel trailer... I will hand paint them each... (Yes... hand paint them).

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Get it painted baby!!

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

Judi that’s so interesting. So old RVs and airstreams? Where you live? I’m in Minneapolis. My friend and I want to but a retro trailer.

[@Tarzanmel68]

thanks brother for the tips, been contemplating doing my two trucks, this helps me get motivated

[@josemendez-ih2ku]

Thanks for the tip chief. Shout out from Moorpark Califas. I feel more confident hooking up a truck for a job like that now.. Thanks.

[@woody5109]

Love this guy, he’s real

[@joellekarma]

I love the name of your garage. That is so cool Thanks for sharing.

[@bigjohnnywolf7500]

@ 11:56 you were sounding like the Great Bob Ross.. Thanks for the tips. It's made doing my own projects much more fun and saved money...

[@travelingkaspersworld4096]

cool idea. You make it all look easy

[@ernstclaassen1953]

Excellent work I love this

[@jm-ve8ry]

" Take your time and get the pieces back together" Wisdom of the Gods.

[@jmelendez740il]

Awesome job. Thank you for that big idea. A big hello from Ocala Florida

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Thanks man. And thanks for watching

[@pablopickasso4098]

Grand job indeed! met the BB at tucson car show, real nice guy too!

[@lordmatthews]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing!

[@tomkeogh8438]

truck looks killer good job

[@billybazillion641]

Like the truck! And the letters!

[@frankm6711]

Looks awesome. Would you know if this technique would work on a wood guitar and stay secure. I got a cool aged distressed wood guitar I want to add some old school lettering to.

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Mr. Frank one shot paint is one of the toughest paints I have ever used. I think it would work fine.

[@todd6076]

Nice work! Looks great.

[@markloganvw]

Thanks so much for a great video very helpful.

[@1rustytruck130]

good stuff, just learned how to do my truck, thanks BBG!! appreciate it.

[@raymondj8768]

youd be surprised how many pros use that way of lettering !!!

[@schmidshady313]

I gottta 82 elco not going for the restoration look more of hoteod / street rod thank you for the vid

[@Seniorsix]

What I should add/mention is that when you do this to an original patina/paint car, there's a big chance that vinly will rip whatever is left off of the paint when you're removing it.

[@olmoe1167]

Looks good, man....Thanks for the Ideas and insight on how you do it your way....

[@MrLarsgren]

try using a sponge to apply the paint and thin it up alot.. then it looks like it have been there for decades. or after painting it put a piece of plastic over it mess it up a bit with the fingers to get a wrinkly effect. then wait for some time for the paint to be half set ,then remove the plastic and negative. this way it gets a old weatherbeaten look. the letters need to fit the car..

[@marvinlvr]

To apply the decal easier, hinge the tape at the top instead, lift the decal, reach up to the top of the backside and start to peel the backer down. Use the card to flatten from the frontside as you pull the transfer tape down slowly until you reach the bottom, then peel it all the way off. No cutting required.

[@bwsgarage]

Just subscribed, cool video and I learned something, for that I thank you. I am a little bit aways, but will use this technique to letter the 1955 gasser i am building over at my garage. ✌

[@kanjoracer4914]

Great Work! and Soundgarden in the back ground aswell!

[@arloroan3168]

Paint hack. If you put windex on the body you'll get some wiggle room out of the sticker for a little while. It'll slide due to the windex. Then take a card or cd case and squeeze the left over windex out and the sticker will stay in place. I know you are using it as a template but nothing is worse than having to move a sticker a 1/4 inch. It'll stop some of the anxiety Looks great

[@graminizer]

Just did this.....worked great....thanks!

[@thewiremanbig]

Awesome technique. Thank you for sharing

[@bstaustralia346]

Great Stuff mate, thanks for the tutorial. Going to do my F100 now. cheers from Australia

[@rockypergin2216]

Thanks for making it look easy! Super cool

[@NorthEastMechanic]

Awesome idea! Looks dope! 🤘

[@larrysullivan6536]

Brilliant love it well done buddy and well explained x Larry Sullivan in London x

[@sbjennings99]

Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls

[@rhomotor]

Thanks for the info. That is a great idea.

[@rcwarfield3429]

Fine job, looks good.

[@rezasadat4356]

THANK YOU MAESTRO!

[@danelobe2524]

Awesome !! done like a true broke bastard !!! Two thumbs up brotha'

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Great job buddy...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cool Truck ⭐️🛠☠️🎸🗜🔧

[@ronbusa3735]

Awesome work looking good

[@arfonia]

Great vid...Top job!.....Skully UK.

[@openeyes3195]

Love that style. I got a 64 out in nyc . Getting it graffiti bomb

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

open eye's send pics when you get it done

[@openeyes3195]

@@BrokeBastardGarage 10/4 that

[@desertsnakezerke1042]

Very cool, great money saver. Thanks

[@HenryDiaz-ty2om]

Excellent idea.

[@darrylbrown5459]

Great informative tutorials

[@MilkkMann27]

What did you use to rust it back after you where done? Looks like it didn’t affect the paint at all! Which is awesome! Share the secret!

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Hunter Boojie if you go to my channel page there is a complete video on how to rust or patina. Hope it helps.

[@drt6680]

Nice! Might have to give that a go on my big truck mud rat.

[@PuddinsFabShop]

Great video! Check out my first episode of Puddin’s Fab Shop if you get a chance!

[@brianonthego]

Nice work.

[@christophermontroy642]

I like it looks good. I have a 72 c10 just picked it up.

[@ryansadorus5591]

Very cool man, digging it. Out of curiosity what font did you go with here? Thanks

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Ryan Sadorus it was call carnival

[@ryansadorus5591]

@@BrokeBastardGarage Awesome; thanks. Nice work!

[@NCAFBA]

Brother, I am enjoying the hell out of your channel. Glad I found ya! Would you be able to elaborate on the aging process toward the end? I caught 220 sand paper, then spray activator on it? Just making sure I caught the tail end correctly.

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

I use 220 sand paper to distress the lettering. You can leave it at that point or you can use my mix to rust the metal around it

[@aussiejas6599]

It does not matter if one side does not quite, as people we only see one side at a time

[@tarmac245]

Thank you. Great technique. Well made video.

[@barryphilrush719]

Nice work 👏!!!!

[@dwreckbaker6382]

Damn bro that is sweet ride, I got 62 step with black steelies but mine is orange & black with Harley Davidson on doors. Im stealing your rust idea for a subscription to your channel

[@grannylow7073]

Great work , thinking of doing that to my truck

[@AddictedToJeepsCom]

Nicely done! Liked & subscribed!

[@dr.astro.hutchins]

Great advice in this movie ! Thanks !!

[@jaysoncooper3763]

So as a "sticker guy" the better thing to tell your "sticker guy" is that you want a stencil. If they are good they will cut it in stencil material for you. If they are really good they will tell you some easier ways to line up and apply it.

[@rexjonez2918]

Hell yeah bro! Thanks. Nice truck too

[@jim778]

Looks GOOD !!

[@vinnlespalatrio7113]

WOW What a big help!!!!!!! Great video!!!!!!!

[@roadrunnerproductionshavas1591]

Where can I get a sticker like that made? I'm in los angeles (unfortunately).

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Tom Kohout google to see who around you does decals

[@roadrunnerproductionshavas1591]

@@BrokeBastardGarage thank you for replying. But would the company be a printing shop? What type of business would do that?

[@diemen89able]

Tom Kohout 3106172799 call this number for decals screenprinting embroidery and more. located in Los Angeles

[@roadrunnerproductionshavas1591]

@@diemen89able thank you !

[@j.c.smithprojects]

that worked out very well. looks great...have you ever tried to ad a second color for a dimensional effect?

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

yes works the same way. If you want and shadow effect you can do two stencils one for shadow color one for main color

[@saulsandoval2313]

Superb.

[@moonlightfordf1005]

Can I ask? I have a truck, painted hot rod black, flat clear over that, not a rattle can job! Truck was lettered, how do I remove the lettering? I have pics if interested.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Great video. I love your patina. What is your formula??

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

One cup of salt. 6 oz of distilled vinegar and 18 oz of hydrogen peroxide. Shake and spray. Wait about and hour and reapply if needed. After a week rinse with water, dry, and seal with boiled lindseed oil.

[@AndysDogHouse]

Thanks for the information. I have a 1954 Fargo 1/2 ton that I am thinking about doing a bit of a RAT ROD look.

[@daveallen6354]

very helpful ,great guy

[@eribertoacedo9505]

Hey BBG thanks for the video you're good at this you know great ideas my friend has a Rat Rod going to show him this video probably end up doing the same thing great job, your friends bug that things awesome it just came along for the ride will be watching🕶

[@672egalaxie6]

Fantastic job! Looking at a couple of different vinyl cutters on ebay, with software etc, What machine do you have?

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

I use a US CUTTER and the software is SURE CUTS PRO

[@mrmomjoe8019]

Looks like some rv paint mask.nice video 👍

[@TheThirdWheel618]

That came out great 👍 after you had the rust effect you wanted what do you spray on it flat clear ? Or did you just leave it as is ?

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Bamboozel96 I left to then I just seal it in with the rust. Using boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits

[@carstens-customshop]

Nice job! how would you recommend to age the letters, if there is an intact but patina original paint underneath? I want to make sure not to sand to bare metal...

[@lane8932]

Beautiful truck !!!

[@BrokeBastardGarage]

Rusty Irons thanks and thanks for watching

[@Timetraveler1111MN]

My sound isn’t on, but I really dig your vibe man. I am getting my 1941 Chevy special DeLuxe this week. It’s going to take awhile to have the funds to paint it. This is a great idea; as it has a running motor. Where you live?

[@mattberg6785]

Bro crack kills! Sorry,man it was too easy. Nice lookin work

[@kratos1667]

Awesome channel brother. Keep on living that Rat life 🤘

[@davidspin5353]

Im liking this, im liking this a lot!

[@GreenmanWood]

What music is playing around the three minute mark?