Your final Stencil Painting, here is how.
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2/28/2007 I spent time researching what I wanted to paint on my jeep. I have dedicated this to my great uncle Glen Hovis, who was part of the 2nd Armor Division. I decided to have Rick Larsen print up the masking as it was cheaper to have him do it, then to explain to a print shop what to do (wasted time). Here you see all of the paint masks I ordered.
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2/28/2007 Rick explained in the directions, to make sure that your paint is dry at least 1-3 weeks prior to painting, and to start with the bumper star. Here I am wiping the surface to prepare for the front bumber paint mask.
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2/28/2007 The paint masks have two sides. The back side is where you will stick to the surface, then you will peal the front side off so you can apply the paint.
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2/28/2007 Prior to applying, you see the 4inch star will go tip to tip of the bumper, so I peeled the back off and lined up the star a pressed from the bottom up to get rid of all the air bubbles. In this picture you see I am peeling the front of the mask off.
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2/28/2007 I pressed the mask down firmly around the bumper making sure there were no air bubbles on the edges of the mask
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2/28/2007 Next cover the complete area so that the over spray does not effect your OD paint job.
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2/28/2007 I used a flat enamel white paint. I have always had good luck with Rustoleum, so this is the product I used.
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2/28/2007 Apply the paint in a pulse method, making sure you get the edges good. I made the mistake of applying too much too soon, so I had a run develop. I wiped it off, and decided to put it on thinner and apply a couple coats.
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2/28/2007 For the rear panel side stencils, I trimmed the mask so it would fit better on the Qtr Panel.
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2/28/2007 You can see by this shot, the trimming makes it fit better so that you don't fight the overhang onto the handles.
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2/28/2007 Apply the extra paper to guard from the overspray and apply the paint in a pulse action. As with the bumper, plan for a couple coats getting the edges well.
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2/28/2007 While I am waiting to apply additional coats, I installed the 2nd Armor division logo on to my windshield mask. Looks great.
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3/7/2007 Use the same method as before on the big stencil. Note, its a little more difficult to install with one person. Rick Larsen recommends using two people to help keep it straight and less air bubbles.
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3/7/2007 Covering this area is a little more tricky, be sure you have all your seams covered with tape, the spray paint will work its way in otherwise.
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3/7/2007 As before, I sprayed about 3-4 coats. If you put it on to heavy it will run. I gave it a coat about every 30min. Make sure you get the edges well, and the center line of the hood (at different angles)
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3/7/2007 When its all done you see it looks terrific. Take the mask off slowly and make sure it dries overnight. If you look closely, you can see where some of the white aerosol made it on the hood. A little OD touch up will make it perfect.
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3/7/2007 Ahh, but the real look is on the vehicle. Looks great when installed. Looks even better in the sunlight.
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