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  Signwriting on slate question?

  Posted by Chris Sharps on 18 December 2008 at 16:14

  Hi All

  I have not done any signwriting since my college course about 15 years ago so need some advice.

  A customer has asked me to re letter a slate house name plaque. The existing paint is flaking off. It’s only a 6 letter name so I thought I would like to give it a try.

  Would lettering enamels like One Shot be OK and do I need to prepare the surface after removing the remains of the original paint?

  AJ mentioned HG Marble Impregnator in a previous post to use prior to painting. Any other tips or suggestions would be welcome.

  Thanks

  Chris

  Chris Sharps replied 16 years, 11 months ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  Russell Pavey

  Member

  18 December 2008 at 17:54

  Oneshot would be fine. Once you have removed all the old paint give the lettering a thin coat of oneshot to act as an undercoat – let it dry overnight then go over it again for the final coat. Sand down the whole face with wet and dry.

  Hope that helps

  Russ

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  Jill Marie Welsh

  Member

  18 December 2008 at 18:55

  I’ve painted plenty of slate with one shot. No problems!
  Love….Jill

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  Chris Sharps

  Member

  19 December 2008 at 10:40

  Hi

  Thanks for your replies.

  Much appreciated.

  Chris

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