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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Trying to duplicate factory lettering on dash

Hey all,

I'm looking to install a power tailgate switch on my driver's door switch panel, just below the factory window switches. I will be using a factory window switch to power the tailgate up and down (assuming it works when I test it).

I want it to look as factory as possible. Here's the lettering on the dash for my pedals and rear slider:


I want to have the same font and size to have the word 'TAILGATE' added to my switch panel:


How can I do this? Even after I figure out the font/size, how do I get TAILGATE labeled on my panel? What kind of paint, and how would I get a stencil made?

Thanks in advance for any help or ideas!
 
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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I would see about getting a stencil made from a vinyl shop, then use white krylon gloss spray paint

vinyl shop should have a huge inventory or different fonts to use they could probably match it up.


As a side note, I see you have a Lightning, ive never seen a power rear slider switch pictured before, so thanks for posting
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Patman03SprCrw
I would see about getting a stencil made from a vinyl shop, then use white krylon gloss spray paint

vinyl shop should have a huge inventory or different fonts to use they could probably match it up.


As a side note, I see you have a Lightning, ive never seen a power rear slider switch pictured before, so thanks for posting
I got the dash bezel and switch from a HD F150. Here's my writeup (with pics) on the install:

http://www.lightningrodder.com/forum...830#post688830
 
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