How can I get this result on a scripted Chevy valve cover?

[Monty]

I'm guessing some of you will recommend a gel pen, but I can't imagine one being able to to obtain such crisp results in 1/25 scale. If you've been able to pull this off successfully (with or without a gel pen), please post instructions and pictures.

[Deathgoblin]

Maybe put black chrome BMF on the piece, paint the red, then use alcohol and a microbrush to remove the paint on the lettering?

[Chas SCR]

Model car Garage has a PE set that has some thing like that in one of them.

[dougp]

Or if you have the resources, make your own decal. I needed a set of finned Mopar Performance valve covers for one of my current projects but couldn't find any in plastic or resin. So I created my own decal and here is the end result. The finish is much better under normal light and viewing conditions.

It appears you already have the script you need, so yours should be easy.

Edited October 5, 2012 by dougp

[Ace-Garageguy]

WARNING: This post may contain typos.

I'm assuming the script is molded-in on the valve cover. Here's an idea worth a try....I've used something similar to get sidewall lettering (on hard-plastic tires) and valve-cover lettering to come up in white, when the part was molded in white. If you get lucky, it's very crisp.

DISCLAIMER: I've never actually tried it over black. This is JUST AN IDEA.

1) Scrub the valve cover with Comet and an old toothbrush. Adhesion is important.

2) Spray the valve-cover lightly with a self-etching automotive rattle-can black primer. Careful careful, 'cause the stuff is HOT. 3 or 4 coats.

3) Paint the valve cover with the red of choice. Let it shrink in and dry really well.

4) Come up with a small sanding block that will hold (minimum) 600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper perfectly flat. I've used rubber or contact cement to glue it on a small piece of metal stock.

5) Ever-so-carefully, sand the red off of the script, exposing the black. You really have to keep the sanding surface square with the lettering and not allow it to drag on the edges and corners of the part.

The only photo I have easy access to is this one, showing my first Q&D attempt on the rear tires on this mockup........It looks a lot better with practice.

Edited October 5, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy

[Guest G Holding]

PE and a black sharpie will look great.."Blackin It" a model RR staple works chemically let me go thru my PE stash and see if I have any left..not sure