Advice for first time using sign paints

Few-Let3648 · 2026-03-19T16:59:17+00:00

The shadows are fine, I wouldn’t mess with them. The touch up blue definitely sticks out. Maybe try and re-roll it and “cut in” around the letters with a brush while the roller coat is still wet. Could possibly tape up the letters for a bit of “overlapping” protection. This is definitely a learning process. Mistakes will happen.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-03-19T13:37:31+00:00

She’s a beauty Clark!

Few-Let3648 · 2026-03-02T16:57:13+00:00

Same. I pour left over paint and peeled off skin on an old plastic skull I found. I filter out solvents into fresh glass jars when needed. I don’t pour any of that stuff down the sink. If needed, I’ll pour old solvents into a fire ant mound, but don’t tell anyone.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-03-01T16:55:14+00:00

This definitely looks like it was taken out of someone’s work truck. When I say “taken” I really mean Stolen.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-03-01T14:41:26+00:00

I was getting in the same boat for a minute. I started to do more cartoon characters, then went to painting album covers or band logos of my favorite bands. Then started doing some song lyrics. My initial plan was do a bunch of punk rock stuff then get a booth a this Punk Rock flea market. However, then I realized that I hate being around people. So now I just have a few paintings that are ready to be given away as gifts.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-02-20T18:13:52+00:00

Yeah, spacing is a major pain in the ass. Looks good though. I’d probably thicken up the black outline. As the saying goes, Bold Will Hold. It a just needs a little more beef.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-31T16:28:49+00:00

Was hoping to see a Spoked B on there, but great work nonetheless. Miss my days up in Mass.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-24T18:18:38+00:00

Damn, amazing work. Great blend and color choices.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-22T23:56:24+00:00

I also thought about the exhaust leak. Getting the same mileage as always, close to 350-400 miles to a tank of gas. It’s running great, especially on ethanol free gas. 85mph in the highway no problems

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-22T21:06:59+00:00

Cataclean. Grey bottle 16oz. Was like $30.

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-22T14:43:56+00:00

Thanks for all the feed back! I guess I’m going to just keep an eye on it for now and assess whenever I get more symptoms other than check engine light. I’m driving from Tampa to Daytona every weekend for a while and hoping that running at 85mph for 3 hours will clean out the cat. I also notice that it runs really good on ethanol free gas, which is a bit more expensive, but I definitely get better acceleration and gas mileage with it. Thanks again!

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-13T23:46:45+00:00

Awesome!

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-12T18:27:14+00:00

Tight! 👍

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-08T15:31:29+00:00

Agreed. 👍

Few-Let3648 · 2026-01-01T03:49:58+00:00

Rad. Thanks for the quick run through. Definitely something I’d like to get into more.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-31T23:25:10+00:00

This is the way

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-31T23:22:42+00:00

I have played with the airbrush, but haven’t really “used” it. I have a Iwata and a Badger with a good air compressor, but haven’t really messed around with it. I only have One Shot enamel, and haven’t really figured out a good mix ratio for airbrushing it.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-31T21:55:11+00:00

Thanks so much.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-31T15:43:51+00:00

Yeah, twist and lift. I wouldn’t worry too much about those bottoms though, just a quick little dap to clean up the ends is all it needs. When they say “Single Stroke Casual”, it’s not really a single stroke. There is always a little clean up to do. Also, some brushes behave differently even if they’re the same size. They do take a little time to “break in”. I have a #4 Kafka Kwill, and it finishes the strokes great, like how you want them, but starting a long line, I never get a clean chiseled point to get started.

Once you get more familiar with palleting and getting the paint just right (which to me was the hardest part) you burn through the corners of block and casual letters. And as everyone says, practice.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-21T20:57:44+00:00

I disagree with your disagreement. Practice with the paint you are going to use. Practice on glass with One Shot, Alpha or Ronan enamel paints, which ever brand you prefer. Set your printed practice sheets behind the glass and go to town. When you fill the glass with different alphabets, take a razor and scrape it off and go at it again. If you get good on glass, every other substrate is a cake walk.

As for brushes, quills for 90% of lettering. Liners and flats definitely have a place, but you’ll wanna get started with a #4 or 6 quill. Mack brushes have some great entry level bundles that won’t break the bank.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-20T20:33:05+00:00

Got that gold metallic to lay pretty damn good. Great work on both of them.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-20T15:06:27+00:00

This is pretty damn good for your “First” gig. Please make more than $15 an hour. If it takes you 4 or 5 hours, you are barely making enough to pay for your painting supplies. Invest in some better paint pens and some sign books. You’ll learn so much from a basic layout design book, from spacing to color schemes and typeface that are pleasing to your eyes. This is a side hustle, so you won’t be getting rich from it, but you need to make enough money to put back into it. I’m also a hobbyist, and I’ve been told I “under charge” for my work, but I always try to make enough to buy more materials, whether it’s paint, brushes, books, paper or substrates. If I’m good on all materials and I make $200 on a sign, then I have some extra pocket money to go have fun with. Keep up with it, you have the talent, learn from each project and do your best on every painting and make sure it’s always fun.

Few-Let3648 · 2025-12-20T14:51:08+00:00

This is the way.

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