anybody hand paint polished fuch center caps?

got 4 polishied fuch center caps. looking to get the porsche logos hand painted. any help ?

I just did mine two weeks ago, here's my results. Would you care for me to take a stab at yours?

BTW, I just painted the chevron area, the horse and other dealies I left as they were...that stuff is just a little too detailed to attempt.

A really nice way to finish those off (I've done it with the wheel crests and small key chain emblems used for horn button caps) is to remove all of the old paint first. Clean 'em up good and polish them beautifully a head of time. A single hair brush and automotive spray paint sprayed into small cups is the best paint to use. When they require red (rather than orange) I use the Dupli-color anodize-look red. It's a lot like candy apple and looks terrific. Like melted glass.

After all of the areas are painted in, I use an pin to lightly scrape across the tops of the edges to clean up any paint that went "outside of the lines" and finally mix up some two part POUR-ON (Envirotex) to fill up the recessed painted areas.

This final step makes the emblems look like they're kiln fired cloisonne pieces. Very elegant and sweet.

Anyway . . . that's what I usually do with Porsche (and Abarth) emblems. I also use this "technique" to refurbish grill badges.

Luck,

TC

I also was going to try putting some of this stuff into the chevron area as someone had suggested on another thread awhile back, but after reading the directions I found it was not intended for exterior use. Though, in my case, I still might try it and just replenish them every year or so. Mine originally had the "cloisenee" look which were weathering bad so I cleaned all the areas out with an sharp, small exacto blade and redid all the black and red areas. The photo really doesn't do these justice. When on the wheels, they look really good.
I am (was, I'm retired now) a commercial artist by trade so small detail stuff like this doesn't scare me...well, the horse and other "dealies" did, it just wasn't worth the effort for me to try.

TC, as mentioned, I was going to try that Envirotex, but after reading the directions it said not for exterior use. I think it took me about two hours to do these including scraping out all the old stuff. The photo doesn't look as good as the final results. I still might try the Envirotex stuff someday but I was in a rush to get to Carlisle...WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU?

TC, sounds like you've got this down. mine (4) are completely polished. would you concider painting mine and if so how much?

I guess you trust TC more than I...must be a familiarity-thing...I'll just walk away...

Sigh...

I wouldn't worry one bit about using the Envirotex on pieces that will be outside. I've used it on emblems and grill badges for a handful of years no with no adverse effects from the weather. I even put a thin even coat of it over the lenses on some driving/fog lamps to fill the pits in the glass from road rash, still looks bright, clear, terrific.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/fog2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/fog1.jpg

Since this product is used predominantly over wood, I think that this is where the caution is directed. Since wood breathes differently outside than it does inside, and absorbs moisture, swells and contracts, and the Envirotex hardens very ridged, almost like glass, I imagine that it would crack and peel on outside decks, deck chairs, boats, and such. I'm TOTALLY thinking that the caution is meant to keep folks from using the stuff in place of weather-proof urethane or wood finishes meant for the outdoors.

Scott, I can help you out with those emblems, but it'll be a while, OK? Right now I'm pretty much doing the same sort of detail re-furbishing on the bits and pieces for the Fiat 600. I picked up some wonderful original Abarth stuff, all of which needs to be reconditioned. Some rare wheel emblems and genuine Veglia accessory gauges as well. Dash knobs, horn button, shift knob, etc. all of the "smalls" need attention to look factory fresh.

After the Fiat is all set, I'll let you know on your wheel caps.

This crest was re-painted and hit with Envirotex.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v136/TeamEvil/button1.jpg

You needn't worry about my expertise, I have a serious knack for this shit . . .

Oh, in addition, the Envirotex is AMAZING on wooden steering wheels, but you have to keep rotating the wheel on different axis for a couple of hours so that it sets up a bit. It makes for a VERY long (and tiring) night of television . . . but it looks SENSATIONAL ! ! ! Like nothing else.

I kinda figured as much regarding exterior use, especially with stuff that is given care and probably not exposed to extreme winter weather. Maybe I should go back and repurchase the stuff and do the jop right. BTW, I just used some modeling enamel, "red metallic"' the black I bought didn't say flat but did dry somewhat flat. The addition of Envirotex would probably resolve that issue. And, TC, you haven't responded to the Carlisle question...Where were you?

Hey, TC, what happened with the TVR?

TC, after looking at the photos...you do have a serious knack for this shit :) just say the word when you have time ! thanks in advance.... "scotty" amaccorp56@yahoo.com