How To Paint Distressed Lettering on a Vintage Truck

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0:00 Coming up
1:45 Image transferring
3:34 Mixing paint
6:31 Letter painting
8:26 Shadow paint mix
9:37 Transferring high detail logo design
11:08 Logo painting
12:15 Enamel painting over trim
13:57 Distressing the paint
14:55 Rust effect
17:21 Final result
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[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 We have mixed feelings about posting more tank videos right now so this project is on pause for the time being.

[@grooveguy]

RESPECT❤️❤️❤️

[@RocksConcreteMinerals]

Now Putin is ruining my Tube time. Good call tho on the pause.

[@Adam_Poirier]

Right on Rich

[@markopolo945]

🙏🏾

[@VanderGroejn]

Yep. Respect!❤

[@fonhollohan2908]

Man the dude does amazing vintage painting. While giving it the destressed look it looks like he painted it 30 yrs ago, He's good at his craft. The Sherminator is looking so cool. You nailed it, Rich.

[@Eremon1]

This is a skill that goes on the list of skills one can't simply just KZbin to learn. It takes years of practice built on a foundation of skill that many of us just will never have. That darn truck-tank makes me feel happy like a kid.

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Mike is one talented dude, really he nailed it. Rich, you are taking this build to another level, very cool. Cheers from Tokyo!

[@ALAPINO]

This man is a fount of knowledge! Would be more than happy to see any excuse to see him and his tradecraft soon!

[@1powercom]

That was great , Mike is natural at explaining his trade to a viewer , he really should have his own you tube channel loved this content

[@crezychameau]

I can't wait to see Mike work on the C10, this was sooo pleasant ! There's just something captivating, watching someone this good do his thing. Explaining what he's doing, seeing how easy it comes to him and how interesting he makes it. The process and the result are crazy good, almost feels magic how it comes out exactly like it should

[@benabusthethird9751]

I _love_ watching masters work. Amazing job! The "23 1/2 hour service" made me chuckle

[@PuddinsFabShop]

Really enjoyed this, I have enough work to keep this guy busy for a damn year lol

[@DjSubstain]

The Yee-haul would look good with some old looking logos. Some nice Puddin' logo's on the bagged mini truck... Just sayin'.

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

It is surreal seeing our DG logo done up like that!

[@DjSubstain]

@@DEBOSSGARAGE Shermanator came out great! What a talented guy.

[@davidbeer]

Puddin it's right down your alley eh

[@jackrichards1863]

@@DjSubstain That's true!

[@HappyHands.]

Love the hand painted sign. "Happy little stress marks"

[@glynjones8187]

Mike is a true trades man he makes it look so easy with his years of experience.

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

I cannot believe how flawless this guy blended his work in to look old / vintage ... best work I have ever seen

[@JayWelchy]

I cant lie, I miss the days before vinyl, and the signman ruled the towns. Vehicles, store fronts, it was all art, style and personal. Late 80s, I was a kid into BMX and other fun stuff, and a friends dad was a local sign guy, had a two tone van with "Simple Signman" on the side front to back 70s style. It was super cool. His name was Mike also, kind of funny. He used to do all the local stores, vehicles, etc. Its an art that needs to come back to the fore front. Vinyl just isn't the same. Mike, well done sir, pretty cool to follow along in the video!

[@dangerrangerlstc]

That man is so talented. Beautiful work. Really does look like its been there the whole time.

[@thecerealcommie]

Mike is so chill, getting some Bob Ross vibes here and it’s so relaxing to watch this

[@DEBOSSGARAGE]

Not always easy having a camera pointed in your face while working

[@jaapatedijkstra]

Let's give this rust stain a little friend😁

[@alfadoofus]

Awesome watching an old pro , the fact he is explaining the how's and why's is priceless

[@keithbrann5086]

Puts overproduced car shows on TV to shame. Twenty minutes of pure "how it's done". One of the best things I've watched on youtube.

[@rustynail2205]

Mike, if you’re watching this is spectacular. Took the tank truck to another level yet again.

[@lordcaptain73]

The DEBOSS ensemble cast is amazing. Yet another craftsman I could listen to for hours

[@Erated78]

Mike is a super talented guy and so humble and kind to share his knowledge! In my opinion you cannot beat hand painted murals, logos and lettering - they have so much character. This was an awesome video/project that turned out awesome. Huge respect for artists that know how to use paint and brushes. Thanks guys, well done - cheers

[@xozindustries7451]

This guy is an artist, when everyone else is using vinyl, he is still doing it old school, very cool

[@thomasbailey8306]

That Guy that did Your lettering, is Simply Amazing. He reminds me of a Guy My Dad used for Years. Great Workmenship.and Artistic Work is Second to None. Great Job Sir.and a Great Video

[@shedstuff8524]

these old school signwriters are pure artists

[@NathanNostaw]

That came out looking awesome. Suits it perfectly.

[@nathan1sixteen]

That guy has some SERIOUS talent. Holy crap. I'd take him painting my truck over a vinyl wrap any day

[@SlipFitGarage]

I know a father and son who are both sign painters. The father started in the early 1940's (he's dead now) and the son is still hand painting today with almost 50 years under his belt. It's amazing to watch him paint. I can't draw anything with a pencil no matter how many times I try, and he does it perfectly the first time, every time with a paint brush. It's certainly is a lost art. You can tell the sign painter in this video is a true professional with decades of experience. Nice job, Mike.

[@davidtabakin9105]

You should get him to paint your ceiling. Seriously, the man is an artist.

[@Marshal_6]

A true craftsman...It is a dying skill, but its great to see somebody so enthused about his "art" still.

[@shipleyoffroadandperforman932]

Wow what a guy!!! You can just tell he has been doing this for way before I've been born! Awesome job!

[@bobbendt1698]

I love watching sign painters do their magic.

[@FoolOfATuque]

Awesome work! I love his paint can opener. You’d probably always have one of them too, lol! I always have a whole raft of toonies and loonies in my pocket when I come for a visit. lol!

[@zacharyulrich1]

This man needs a KZbin channel!!! I could watch this for days!

[@thelol1759]

That lettering job is absolutely amazing!

[@1slow370]

Absolutely loving the decision to bring in a professional to letter over the tranck. Seriously perfect. Touch of quality, touch of Deboss, touch yourself lol

[@theafro]

Beautiful! There's nothing like proper signwriting, there's a few companies around here that still have their trucks hand-painted, and they're by far the best turned out rigs in the county! I've dabbled enough to know just how skilled the job is, so SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SIGNPAINTERS!

[@danielgatlin4844]

The lettering looks awesome like it has been there since the truck was new. He is a real artist.

[@sweetmatthew662]

Awesome tutorial!! Thanks for the lesson, gonna go practice before I do it on my 49 F1 Pickup!

[@xgford94]

An honestly to goodness HAND writing, sign writer. Sir my hat is off to you it’s a beautiful trade that needs to be preserved ….vinyl be dammed

[@davidyates748]

That man is a true craftsman, it was a pleasure to see him work and hear him explain his techniques.

[@AfroMyrdal]

Man, this is awesome. I don't care how much he gets paid to do this kind of stuff, there's no way he's getting paid enough. This is truly a lost art.

[@wadesta1986]

Wow! Mike was amazing to watch. It's good to see someone out there that is such a master of what is a dying trade.

[@FlyOnAlbatross]

This is why I love this channel nothing but pure art. It takes dedication and heart. This channel has that in spades.

[@nferraro222]

It's always the same, when I see guys like this, doing hand pinstriping - I remember that I couldn't freehand a straight line unless I was trying to paint a curve:( Respect to these artists.

[@michaelatkin2562]

Mike did an amazing job there. Very talented.

[@mcbarber5108]

The lettering really made the truck body pop! Good stuff.

[@bigkillataylor4254]

Now that's a true journeyman of his trade. So much knowledge. I hope he's passing it to someone.

[@pettyfogger2305]

Wow Rich; just when you get us all comfortable with hydralic hoses and greasy, grimey diesel installations and BAM! you haul off and bring us a true craftman and artistic genius to showcase a dying art that will forever grace the Shermanator with an imperfectly perfect mantle. What a masterpiece edition to this channel and the build. Bravo!

[@mercenarystagehand]

Awesome to see an industrial artist at work👍.

[@drewanderson8279]

I'm trying to figure out how to show my standing ovation through text. That man is amazing at his art!! Its perfect!

[@soekotjock]

Holy crap,this guy know his art so freakin well...

[@WBOS72]

That looks amazing. I love the Patina look, spectacular.

[@BasedBidoof]

I love that font and how well it's distressed. Amazing what someone's who's talented can do

[@mikeaho4143]

This is quite an art. This was very interesting, as I'm not a paint guy but I admire those that are as it's very time consuming and painstaking work, but well worth it. Thanks for sharing and I agree on the pause for the time being. Thoughts and prayers for the people of Ukraine.

[@robhale5977]

I'm just always happy to see quality 🇨🇦🍁 content

[@Gtofarmer66]

Excellent work on the lettering. Never seen a video where someone shared so many trade secrets at once.

[@Turbochargedtwelve]

Absolute master artist. Looks beautiful, this proves that anyone who says paint is dead is so, so wrong!

[@josh33025]

When I try to freehand its everything but straight. Props to that man with a steady hand.

[@pguth98]

Mike makes it look so easy! Love seeing an artisan at work, really makes you appreciate all the work that goes into stuff like this.

[@mattgraham1983]

😲 mike is an amazing artist... wow just wow

[@KaiserBruh]

mam that is such a professional and clean job. it really gives off 1950s vibes especially the little tv logo on youtube. very well done

[@Modlendingen]

Impressive to see how much difference a man with a brush can make with some paint and a plan ;)

[@rogeriocosta1035]

It is probably the best job of this kind I ever see. From the design to the execution, perfect!!!

[@breconkillip8767]

My dad used to be a signwriter back in the 80’s before computers basically took his job in the 90’s, I always grew up with him still doing it at home to keep his hand in. So nice to see it again

[@kyrujames]

I love this style of painting! Very nice touch for that unit.

[@hanselgretel8563]

Yes it's paint. Not stickers. Amazing!

[@ralphbalde5224]

That turned out awesome, very nice job lettering the Shermanator

[@ginggur17]

Very much an amazing trade. Love to see Signwriting done the original way. 👍👍👍👍🤜🤛🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@telltuckerlazyfu2442]

I like the comment "What's going on here" other words this junk haha. This guy is a true artist!

[@jiminycricket2230]

A friend mine remarked to me one day that an antique I had was as rare as signpainter. (Meaning of course they don't exist anymore) I never thought I'd ever see one in this day and age!! What a pleasure to watch!

[@wickedcoyote271]

Just amazing art!. You can tell he loves what he does, and he does it extremely well. He is also a natural in front of the camera which is rare too.

[@minergate4066]

what a pro, thanks for bringing him on the channel Rich

[@morran71]

This truck/tank should have been the very first vehicle in the freedom convoy. This thing absolutely screams Freedom.

[@larrydavidson3402]

That looks awesome, he makes it look so easy. I guess that's what professionals do. I really respect your decision to pause for the time being on the tank videos.

[@jried9378]

I love watching people who are a master at their craft

[@fullraph]

Man that was satisfying to watch! This man has his craft 110% mastered!

[@nbrowser]

Hey kids...enjoy this show...an artist and craftsman doing an amazing piece of art here! Just impressive results!

[@peterlogan706]

That’s starting to look sweet, pretty cool sign writing 👍🏻

[@NoNonsenseKnowHow]

Incredible! That guys got some sharp skills. Looks great

[@cannonroberts5129]

WOW, what treat to see an artist/craftsman explain his technique!!!

[@mechguy83]

looking over the shoulder of a very, very skilled painter....youngsters mouths shut ....ears & eyes open.....awesome video

[@mrfordman9999]

Truly a master at his craft. It never fails to inspire me to watch somebody like Mike do something like this. He's truly got a lifetime of experience.

[@Homemade1970]

That is some real talent you don’t find that kind a talent anymore everything is print from the computer and edit this is amazing hand skills

[@StrugglinWithTheMantheis]

What an art. I could watch this all day.

[@jasonblume2707]

As a graffiti artist myself growing up in NY and a car guy also, I thought this was pretty cool... Gave me some good ideas and inspiration... Thanks!

[@floriansk4734]

I enjoy seeing someone who can do their job so well. Super awesome !

[@farmeronthree]

4:00 Listening to Mike mixing paint is like listening to Bob Ross painting a canvas.

[@reveandrobl4906]

I love watching a master craftsman work!

[@joshua_mason1632]

That guys work is amazing. The quality is so much better when you take pride in what you do.

[@gutsngorrrr]

I love watching a real artist, doing this right so it doesn't look faked is not easy.

[@mrb1864]

What a nice a guy and what an amazing skill, really is becoming a lost art . End result is beyond words & certainly beyond graphics lol . Look forward to seeing more of his work on the C10 ...

[@mrromantimothy]

that's the General Shermanator and he not only saved our bacon but Canadian bacon too!

[@davveberg]

OMG! I bow for the craftman! Impressive!

[@brianhaw9398]

He made that look easy. Very well done. 👍🇨🇦

[@__KNOX__]

He made that look so easy… I LOVE IT. I wish he traveled to FLORIDA

[@evanboubouka3031]

The skill in this artwork is top notch! Looks absolutely amazing!

[@murmur3966]

WOW!! That is such a treat to watch. Craftsmen are rare now a days, so getting a chance to watch him do such awesome graphics, is incredible to see the transformation. He is so skillful at using his different techniques to make everything look natural and as if it was there all the time. Great video to watch and thank you MJ for sharing so much with us all.

[@kenbo3246]

Not a fan of all your projects but this one you deserve a A+ on. Especially the Paint & Lettering. Love your Garage. Thanks BK

[@paulcoulter7181]

What a true master at work. Mike what a AWESOME JOB.

[@hamiltonhoover792]

wow this guy is a master of his craft. amazing to see him do it.

[@sarahpoyntz9215]

That's an absolute talent! What's. Guy, his knowledge is brilliant 💙