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Ozzy Fudd

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Repainting Logos
« on: March 14, 2006, 05:12:07 AM »
Anyone ever had to repaint the logos on the ball?  All the color came out of my logos and now it's just a blacked out ball.  Is there a certain kind of paint I can use to re-do these logos?

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freak761

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Re: Repainting Logos
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2006, 01:18:09 PM »
It's called engraving filling and I know that Vise has it. You probably have to order it through a pro shop, or you may be able to get something similar at an arts store. Hope this helps ya!!

wulfpackbwlr

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Re: Repainting Logos
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2006, 03:14:15 PM »
There are numerous way of doing this.  I'm one that for some reason likes to keep the logos clean and readable.  Like has been said already, the engraving filling works but at the same time you can use a crayon and keep dragging it over the logo to fill it back in.  Yes, its annoying and time consuming but does work.  You could actually take paint of the right color and put that in there as well.  Numerous ways to go about it, just depends on what you want to do.  I've used all the above and they all worked fine.
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BrianCRX90

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Re: Repainting Logos
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2006, 06:41:27 PM »
Nah, I've done this before cause I'm one that wants my balls to look nice. Usually I've found the "flush" logos like Brunswicks, MoRich and Visionary for example will last a long time if not forever. The ones that have "indented" logos like Storm, Columbia/Track, AMF, Ebonite/Hammer etc can come off. The old Hammers (Faball) were the worst. Storm finnaly upgraded thier paint and way of engraving but they are one of the worst ones also.

What I'd advise is going to an arts and crafts store and buy paint pens. They work the best. You can also buy the little paint bottles but beware on the kind cause you don't want paint that can't tolerate too much moisture or paint you can't use on multiple surfaces. Then get some small brushes.

Your also going to need sandpaper. Get 600 grit, 800 then 1000 at Wal Mart in the auto and paint section, or some auto part stores sell them. Your also going to need some polish depending on the final surface you want. Paint it over the logs and it's ok to let the paint get around the logos. After it dries, if you have a spinner, use the sandpaper. If you don't, put it in a sink with a little water running and sand it in circles on 4 sides of the ball. Repeat with the 800 grit then 1000 then use the polish with a cloth or sponge, wipe it hard and in circles with paper towels. May need to repeat a few times to get it to a gloss. Then wash it off with water and glass cleaner with a towel.

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Re: Repainting Logos
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2006, 07:57:36 PM »
I just changed the lettering in my V2 Sanded from mauve to white using a crayon. Pain in the butt and I don't know how long it will last, but it looks fairly good. I have done this numerous times in the past using a black crayon to darken in my logos.
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Re: Repainting Logos
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2006, 09:11:46 PM »
I've also had my pro shop do it for me and he has done 3 balls at no charge they look brand new and lasted for 2 seasons. Don't know how they are now I sold them 6 months ago.
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Re: Repainting Logos
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2006, 05:50:29 AM »
Get hobby paint to match the color. Get an auto body filler spreader(yellow squeegee). Paint the area, use the spreader to fill the grooves and remove excess paint. Allow to dry, then take some paint remover on a paper towel and wipe the area lightly so you don't pull any paint out of the grooves. Or you can resurface lightly in a spinner. Balls look great again.