Detailing vent cable pulls

[MadScientist]

Can anyone recommend a process to cleanly re-letter the recessed  "Vent" letters on the front of the vent cable pulls?

Thanks 

MS

[Ghoste]

A very steady hand, good light, maybe a modelers vise and a magnifying glass and some white model paint on a fine brush or a white paint pen with a fine tip.

[resq302]

I just used a white tire crayon since the VENT lettering was recessed.  I just rubbed the crayon over it and then wiped the smooth part of the handle clean of the excess white wax.  Looks as  good as new.

[Charger1973]

I just used a white tire crayon since the VENT lettering was recessed.  I just rubbed the crayon over it and then wiped the smooth part of the handle clean of the excess white wax.  Looks as  good as new.

I would do something similar but I would mask off the top part and then spray them with paint.  Then wipe off the excess with a rag thats barely damp with a mild paint remover...  Something that wont hurt the plastic.  As long as you get it right away while its not dry yet it should come right off. 

[MadScientist]

The tire wax thing sounds interesting.  Where do you get that?

MS

[resq302]

Any resto catalog like National Parts Depot, Paddoc, Year One, Gas Tanks.com, etc sells them.  You might even be able to pick them up at your local auto parts store too.

[RJS]

First Place Products make excellent repro's now...

[69fourspd]

I masked off the entire face of it except for a rectangle around the vent lettering. I hit it with white spray paint, let it tack up about 20 min, then placed a thin cotton cloth with a little thinner on a flat surface.  I then removed the tape and ran the face over the cloth and it came out perfect. 

[RJS]

This info for the person that asked:

FIRST PLACE AUTO PRODUCTS
www.fpap.com   330 493-1420

I bought mine thru Jacks Auto Parts before I knew the manufacturer.
  Hope this helps Ron

[MadScientist]

Thanks for all the info.  I ended up using Testors model paint and a VERY steady hand.  I finally realize however that I am going blind!! :-)  It turned out alright.  I might try the spray method on the next car.

MS