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  1. J

    Specific detailing of vehicle name and model lettering

    What I finally did was use nail polish lacquer to paint the badges. I found some "glitter" polish (has flat, gold colored reflective particles in a clear lacquer medium). The bottle brush was good enough to paint the badges though it's tedious work and needed to be cleaned up afterward. The...
  2. J

    Specific detailing of vehicle name and model lettering

    Yes, understood. So you're saying I need to sand at least the surface of the badges if any lacquer I use can be (relatively) permanent? But if I get new badges I'll need to use supplied transfer paper guides(?) (after those new badges have been painted) to get all the badge letters straight in...
  3. J

    Specific detailing of vehicle name and model lettering

    Thanks for the thought....I considered that but remembered what the dealership told me...that theirs might peel off. If that's the case (done by a pro) what might happen with ordinary nail polish? That's one of the reasons I wanted advice...thinking detail pros here could suggest a professional...
  4. J

    Specific detailing of vehicle name and model lettering

    I've tried that but so far no response. Anyone else in this forum have advice? Feed back please
  5. J

    Specific detailing of vehicle name and model lettering

    thanks, but how do I find his address to PM him?
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    Specific detailing of vehicle name and model lettering

    I have a new jeep grand cherokee model that has everything including wheel spokes blacked out. I like that look in general but want to accent the "jeep/grand cherokee" lettering everywhere on the car. I'm totally new to car detailing and asked the dealership if they can do it. They told me yes...
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