What will draw on paint and be erasable?

I want to put some small writing on the trunk lid of my car. I am by no means an artist, and the car needs a paintjob anyway, so I've got nothing to loose. I know what I want in my head, but I'd like to lay it out on there first before painting it on, so if I mess up a part I can fix it, then paint over or around it. I tried chalk but it didn't write on paint. Any ideas?

 

(white) stabillo pencil


art supply/craft store

 

I never heard of it, but I'll try it. Thanks!

 

if you totally just can't find one, lemme know and i'll mail you one...

tred.

 

this is a little trick i was taught recently

Ok say you print the lettering the size you want it on the computer. Take the Stabilio and cover the back side of the letters heavily. Then turn it over were your letters are on top. Place it where you want it and tape it on. Take a pen and draw over your letters. On most surfaces it will put the outline of the letters on the surface. I suck at lettering so I use it alot being a newbie at Pinstriping and stuff

 

Get some Sarel Transfer paper,it does the same thing quicker and easier.
Also comes in different colors.

 

some times i dont get a very strong imprint with the stabilio. does the transfer paper leave a bolder imprint?

 

Good tips! And very generous offer tredboy! I'll look locally and see what I can find first. You never know what the girlfriend might have...

I guess I could freehand it on paper or transfere paper, and go from there. Might have to do some pinstriping after that, would that be cheating?

 

i dont think its cheatin. to me its no different then laying out a grid line then drawing it in before you stripe it. im new at this so veterans may have different opinions. Im learning so i use it to do stuff like the pic below

 

you can use your wet finger

 

It's only cheating if your Wife,or the IRS,says so.

Otherwise it is an aid to production.

 

while we are on this subject Unkle Ian what do you thing of those pounce pads. Is it good for a beginner?

 

Did you paint the Husky logo too?

 

i wish. hey i found a guy that has 347 parts. he is looking for a 4 barell intake for me. whats a good carb to put on it?

 

Holley Dominator! 1150cfm. Kidding. When you get that intake I would check the carb mounting surface because your carb options may be somewhat limited. If I recall those 4 barrel intakes of that period have small butterfly openings which could limit carb choice.The early WCFB carter might be a good choice or maybe the Rochester 4GC.

 

ok. thank ya

 

Pounce pads are good for anyone reproducing designs,quickly and consistantly.

Maybe I should do a How To post on Pounce Pads and Patterns.

 

that would be great. i like the techs you have done in the past. all i really know about punces is what Caffeine has told me.

 

I will include Sarel Transfer Paper in the same post.
Photography might be difficult,but we will see what happens.

 

thanks. it helps this newbie out a lot.

 

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eyeliner pencil!