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Old 16 July 2005, 05:38 PM
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hi chaps... just finished painting my calipers red... just wondered what would be best way of highlighting the "subaru" lettering white on fronts? sure i've seen some done that way? any help appreciated.... wodering where to get a small amount of white of white heat resistant paint from...
Old 16 July 2005, 06:30 PM
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Could use some model paint such as Humbrol enamel or Hammerite.

One trick is to spread the paint on a wooden block and press against the raised surface of the letters, touching it up afterwards
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Tried the block method and it was a real PITA. Ended up having to re-paint calipers a few times because of it and just left the letters un-highlighted in the end.

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I used a white touch-up stick for mine, still holding up and pretty easy to do.
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i used a white touch-up too and its been on my car for 3 years now and still looks great !!!
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