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Markings Page 2
Tuesday 19th, contrary to the weather forecast, it was a calm, warm and sunny day, ideal for painting markings!! Next to be applied was the hood star. After drawing out a template on paper, this was transferred to the hood in pencil, then masked. After the in-fills between the points of the stars was masked, the rest of the Jeep was covered in old sheets, then the area was sprayed.
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Before the star was unmasked, the "Prestone 44" antifreeze coding was added to the hood. Also, while the colour was mixed, I added the Tyre Pressure instructions to the instrument panel.
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With the yellow dry, the sheets and masking was carefully removed, to leave a beautiful circle and star.
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Next to be painted was the body side star, carefully positioned around a minefield of previous aerial mounting holes.
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The clouds were starting to gather so the Jeep was driven to the end of the street for a few photos in case the weather turned.
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With the pictures taken, the Jeep was driven back to the drive to paint the "USA" either side of the star.
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By the time the "USA" was dry, the day was over; but there was just enough time for me to take Lynne out for her first "Jeep Driving" lesson.
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A few days later, the hood serial number was added, and any over-spray through the stencil was removed with a petrol soaked rag.