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Title: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Diploman on October 27, 2017, 09:11:45 PM
Many Guzzi models over the years have come from the factory with "Moto Guzzi" printed in white on the rear of black-covered seats.  I would like to do the same with the cafe seat of my V50II.  What is the best method?  Is there a stencil available?
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Guzzistajohn on October 27, 2017, 09:18:46 PM
I’d guess they were probably screen printed prior to assembly. You may be able to go to a sign company and have them cut a vinyl stencil and spray paint. I’d have them cut a few and get some sample meterial for a test run first
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Chesterfield on October 27, 2017, 10:12:23 PM
I did one with a readily available stencil for a Yamaha once and used paint for vinyl. It turned out great. I would imagine a stencil is available.
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: nc43bsa on October 28, 2017, 01:44:41 AM
I did one with a readily available stencil for a Yamaha once and used paint for vinyl. It turned out great. I would imagine a stencil is available.

+1 on the vinyl paint.
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Moto on October 28, 2017, 07:04:46 AM
The original letters on the T3, etc., are outlines,. not solid. A stencil seems impossible. How were they painted? Any suggestions for reproducing them? Any actual experience to report?

Moto
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Swedemoto on October 28, 2017, 07:42:50 AM
Not sure what size limitations there are but you might consider having a stamp made. Then test?
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Guzzistajohn on October 28, 2017, 07:58:54 AM
The original letters on the T3, etc., are outlines,. not solid. A stencil seems impossible. How were they painted? Any suggestions for reproducing them? Any actual experience to report?

Moto

A stencil is not impossible if cut in vinyl, you just have to weed out the positive and leave the negative areas. Go to a sign shop and ask questions- have an example of the font
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Moto on October 28, 2017, 08:27:54 AM
A stencil is not impossible if cut in vinyl, you just have to weed out the positive and leave the negative areas. Go to a sign shop and ask questions- have an example of the font

Thanks, John. I'll take your advice.

John/Moto
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: guzziownr on October 28, 2017, 10:24:11 AM
I used stick-on reflective letters


(http://thumb.ibb.co/nRAqo6/IMG_2492.jpg) (http://ibb.co/nRAqo6)
Title: Re: How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat
Post by: Curtis Harper on October 30, 2017, 03:00:12 PM
Or you can buy the material from Harper's that is already printed.

http://www.harpermoto.com/seat-swatch.html