How to Paint "Moto Guzzi" on Rear of Seat

[Diploman]

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?

[Guzzistajohn]

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

[Chesterfield]

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.

[nc43bsa]

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.

[Moto]

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

[Swedemoto]

Not sure what size limitations there are but you might consider having a stamp made. Then test?

[Guzzistajohn]

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

[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

Thanks, John. I'll take your advice.

John/Moto

[guzziownr]

I used stick-on reflective letters

[Curtis Harper]

Or you can buy the material from Harper's that is already printed.

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