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George Perkins
Re: Faded/Weathered Looking Lettering
Sun Sep 11, 2011 09:10
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I use Kurt's method. Like he said, you have to play with it a little but when the mixture is right it gives the most realistic look, plus its the quickest. I've seen so many faded look lettering jobs that just don't look like. Maybe it floats with the general public, but to an old signpainter it just looks wrong.
BTW, I use HOK urethanes and to get the flat look, I leave out the hardner and it will dry flat on it's own. I cut it with a mixing clear.

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      I use 1-shot mixed with 1-shot speed dry clear and a little flattening agent. Play with it until you get the right mixture.
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