Hand painted lettering for your hot rod!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 294

  • @shanewhite4227
    @shanewhite4227 2 месяца назад +4

    Im a lefty also welcome to the left handed club we meet on Thursday lol the new guy brings the donuts 😁🍩😎 great video diff...

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +2

      You must be from a different chapter, I've been a member for 63 years!😅 Thanks bro

  • @martinwallingford3773
    @martinwallingford3773 2 месяца назад +17

    This reminded me of Bob Ross "We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents"

  • @h-j.k.8971
    @h-j.k.8971 2 месяца назад +17

    Never thought I would be attending your computer classes Diff, Great stuff 🙂

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      😄 Don't worry, not likely that it will happen again 😅

  • @donames6941
    @donames6941 2 месяца назад +3

    I see the visor is a matching color now . I never thought of painting that way that great 👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +1

      I gave the visor an instant rust treatment, then wiped it with boiled linseed oil

  • @tomtruesdale6901
    @tomtruesdale6901 2 месяца назад +2

    That is a super slick way to paint the design on your vehicle. The results look great and has patina

  • @NickManCuso59
    @NickManCuso59 2 месяца назад +4

    Hi Diff. Your talent and abilities never cease to amaze me !

  • @dwaynecoomber6610
    @dwaynecoomber6610 2 месяца назад +11

    Well done Diff! This looks flippen cool very well done 👏 love it.

  • @allenlockwood-t8x
    @allenlockwood-t8x 2 месяца назад +5

    Well done Div; you never cease to amaze. But now, prices of old projectors will go through the roof... Thanks Div, lol.

    • @sufferedenuf
      @sufferedenuf 2 месяца назад +2

      Teachers will wonder what happened to their projectors.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +1

      🤣

  • @dennisschmitt8621
    @dennisschmitt8621 2 месяца назад +6

    That looks great!!!! It fits the truck perfectly!!!!😁

  • @ScottW211
    @ScottW211 2 месяца назад +23

    Dude… Move to Texas and be my neighbor!

    • @aw8388
      @aw8388 2 месяца назад +2

      SCREW Mr Rogers! THIS is the guy we want.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +1

      Organize the ship for all my cars! 😂

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 2 месяца назад

      @@ratrodsafrica
      😱 Sir, better be careful. Maybe ScottW211 is serious and for instance a Texan oil millionaire. What if he gives you the opportunity to move? Would you really leave your great friends etc.p.p. behind? Certainly I wouldn't be able to do something like this.
      Sincerely yours.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +1

      @Chr.U.Cas1622 it's gonna have to be a big ship!😅

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 2 месяца назад

      @@ratrodsafrica
      Naaah! For instance ships for exporting cars to North Africa do transport up to 8500! Therefore I guess that there should even be enough space for your complete workshops, house, dogs etc.. 😁 ;-) I also guess that you would leave the cheeky/naughty monkeys behind.

  • @chuckster6513
    @chuckster6513 2 месяца назад +4

    Hey Div,
    I am not surprised to see this project happen under your tutelage.
    You have great ingenuity.
    And of course the result is great !

  • @tritonwow
    @tritonwow 29 дней назад +1

    Thanks Diff! You make the world a better place!

  • @dwaynelejeune3508
    @dwaynelejeune3508 Месяц назад +1

    Laughing, not from me,, I’m in awe!!!
    Being I have no talent are said equipment, I think I would lean to getting stencil made and spray paint them on! But what a great ideal to try out on a simple design, thx for sharing, and also God bless to see your health improving❤❤❤

  • @philjafo2
    @philjafo2 2 месяца назад +2

    It fits the truck perfectly

  • @flatworm00
    @flatworm00 2 месяца назад +4

    I think the look you created is super! A little rough, but the truck is too, perfect blend!!!

  • @juanbarturen2726
    @juanbarturen2726 2 месяца назад +5

    Div. It looks good
    My father was a sign painter. He used a long stick with a cloth ball on the end. You can then bridge the sign, have a place to rest your wrist. Laka

  • @mikebeidelman6051
    @mikebeidelman6051 2 месяца назад +1

    Dif, thank you for the computer lesson. I love the logo! lead based sign is very expensive and not needed for this project, like every other thing on your truck you have left you mark. well done BROTHER.mike.

  • @markrobertson9015
    @markrobertson9015 2 месяца назад +1

    It's fine, if you need a thinner brush just cut it with some scissors and make your own. Also you could add another color in the outline and that would break it up. It would give it a 3,D look. But it came out great no one is going to say anything when you pass at 50 or 60 MPH. Or Kilometers. Lol. Take care Div.

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey Div, nice job mate.
    My son is an Electrical Engineer he reckons every engineer own's a set of colouring pencils, but they only get the engineering degree if they can "colour-in-between-the- lines".
    Enjoy the "Pandemonium" and good times with your mates. Cheers mate.
    👍👍 🦘🦘

  • @orlandostead8703
    @orlandostead8703 2 месяца назад +3

    Yet again you've knocked it out of the park Diff.👊👍

  • @charleslawrence7194
    @charleslawrence7194 2 месяца назад +1

    I have seen the results of this process but never the demonstration of how it's done. Monkeys on the roof tops it off. Your techniques are very good so don't apologize. Great video Diff.

  • @СтаниславДмитриев-н9п
    @СтаниславДмитриев-н9п 2 месяца назад +1

    Div, you can make pinstriping! Your hand, like rock. I cant paint scratches on my bike so careful. Sorry for my english. Hi from Russia

  • @patrickchristie82
    @patrickchristie82 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks great Dif. Fits the truck perfectly

  • @mack1541
    @mack1541 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks real good Diff, just need to give it a little rub down to give the aged stressed look to match the rest of the truck

  • @DanCary-fu9vl
    @DanCary-fu9vl 2 месяца назад +1

    Nicely done. You have smooth hand for an OG.
    -Dan from Oregon

  • @TheOldaz1
    @TheOldaz1 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks good Div, maybe a rub over with some scotchbright and a coat of linseed to age it a little??

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      Yeah, needs some aging. It will help to hide the shaky lines 😂

  • @broncosager3496
    @broncosager3496 2 месяца назад +1

    For those in the states, Amazon has affordable paint pens that might work great for this.

  • @roadiemort3589
    @roadiemort3589 2 месяца назад +1

    Suits the truck just fine, have a great trip.

  • @mitchbarber3468
    @mitchbarber3468 2 месяца назад +2

    You put the effort in to it this way it comes out to what YOU are happy with

  • @gary-e4c
    @gary-e4c 2 месяца назад +1

    diff should have called it rattrap with a rat. great video

  • @shloopter30
    @shloopter30 2 месяца назад +2

    Cool. I've been in the sign business since 1983. Your work is great and fits the vehicle. Much better than the computer guys these days.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      Thank you! Coming from a pro, that's a big compliment!

  • @TrixedOut
    @TrixedOut Месяц назад +1

    That looks amazing! Great idea re the projector! Thanks again for including us sisters!

  • @robertstevison1448
    @robertstevison1448 2 месяца назад +1

    Awesome afternoon brother from another country very patient 😂 looks awesome !! Once again flytrap is becoming a gentleman lol looks awesome brother say hi to everyone for me

  • @GProv
    @GProv 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks Fabulous Diff , must say you are jack off all trades 👌👏. Were there is a will there's always a way . Hat's off to you Diff .

    • @aw8388
      @aw8388 2 месяца назад

      "Jack off....😂. I try to be good at ALL things too!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks brother!

  • @richardoerter9928
    @richardoerter9928 2 месяца назад +1

    Div, your SOS brother from Wyoming here. This is why I follow your videos. Thanks. By the way, the color of the fly is called periwinkle.

  • @g-man7938
    @g-man7938 2 месяца назад +1

    You are giving all the secrets away lol, just kidding man you don't fail to amaze. Excellent work.👍🏻

  • @donolbers
    @donolbers 2 месяца назад +1

    A couple tips on mixing colors, blue mixed with blue usually turns out ok, but reds mixed with red usually gives a disgusting shade of pink. You can darken any color with black, but trying to lighten shades with white can give poor results. Experiment with small amounts before dumping cans together, and you will be far ahead.

  • @williamenglish4398
    @williamenglish4398 2 месяца назад +2

    Love what you are doing Diff, glad to see your health has improved, keep up the great work! always waiting for the next instalment ! Gday Mate👍👍

  • @christobosman5710
    @christobosman5710 2 месяца назад +2

    Baie mooi Div , as they say , n boer maak n plan .

  • @artdonnel9410
    @artdonnel9410 2 месяца назад +2

    Got to be the Bob Ross of rat rods...AWESOME...

  • @robertvandenberg4396
    @robertvandenberg4396 2 месяца назад +1

    Super cool Div....my father could sign write and he would be proud of you😎

  • @ishsiriram6646
    @ishsiriram6646 2 месяца назад +1

    Thats looks Awesome Div. Well done boet. Enjoy the trip. Be safe.

  • @ginfizz20
    @ginfizz20 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice steady hand, and yes "one shot" sign painter's paint would have made it a little simpler-- but not necessarily "better". I used a lot of your method years ago to make a 4x8' sign. Didn't have a projector so had to print each part on an 9x11" paper, then trace it onto the sign using carbon paper.

  • @sufferedenuf
    @sufferedenuf 2 месяца назад +1

    "fly trap" slang meaning: persistence, to rise above limitations. I think you nailed it brother!

  • @KennethThornhill
    @KennethThornhill 2 месяца назад +2

    Great job Div looks good . Have you lost a hub cap . lol

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад +1

      Still have to put it back after working on the shackles 🙂

  • @johnkranz4004
    @johnkranz4004 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks Awesome Div great colors From my house looks great

  • @jakemallory4239
    @jakemallory4239 2 месяца назад +2

    I hate to tell you, but you are an artist.

  • @cobusvanniekerk83
    @cobusvanniekerk83 2 месяца назад +1

    Very nice job enjoy your trip in the desert

  • @paulcreed-r2n
    @paulcreed-r2n 2 месяца назад +1

    We all do have to start somewhere Diff & you did a fine job with the paints & brushes you had to hand, the only tip i was given was to use a magazine that is printed on shiny paper (top shelf men's mags were the norm lol) to use as a paint pallet as it stops you from overloaded the brushes. Saying that the last work i did was a good ten years ago so i have no idea what my paints look like if i opened them ❤👊👍

  • @hooligan_56labelle22
    @hooligan_56labelle22 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks good to me. On the cheap. Not bad. Ok 👌 🇨🇦 👍

  • @R1chardB1ngham
    @R1chardB1ngham 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done. I've only just noticed you're left handed

  • @tomj7672
    @tomj7672 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey Div, I love your work! Greets from Germany

  • @brittneykappes7952
    @brittneykappes7952 2 месяца назад +1

    I like it very cool touch have a great time on your trip and dont forget to take us along

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      Got a seat reserved for you🙂

    • @brittneykappes7952
      @brittneykappes7952 2 месяца назад

      @@ratrodsafrica wish i could would love to visit but dont it anytime soon but thanks for the offer

  • @psnaith1
    @psnaith1 2 месяца назад +1

    A master of so many talents! Well done my man!

  • @ezekielmoorejr3145
    @ezekielmoorejr3145 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks good my friend! And maybe you inspired a future Van Dutch !😊

  • @daveyriddle863
    @daveyriddle863 2 месяца назад +1

    looks great. it fits the build perfect.

  • @seanwilliams3377
    @seanwilliams3377 2 месяца назад +1

    Good episode! Ive been doing hand painting on my builds since I was a teenager, I went straight from model cars to real ones so all of the early stuff was actually done with Tester model enamel. I would never have thought about using a projector (even though I have seen it done for murals on buildings) so I guess I learned something new! Actual hand sign painters and pin strippers are rare these days, its another dying art form.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      Thanks! Yes, another dying trade, like many others ...🥲

  • @johnheard2814
    @johnheard2814 2 месяца назад +1

    Wow my brother!!,, A TRUE PICASSO AT WORK!!, Awesome dude that you can be such an artist. Looks great and I understand the paint. There is numbers of small ounce cans of colors of pinstripe paints there enamel so not expensive. You can order online and save lots or try your local paint shop next trip to the city and see the costs for your particular colors. Also the pinstripe brushes are also in various sizes and costs but a decent brush is really not expensive. 100.00 american dollars you can buy several colors of paint and brushes. Be curious if you once finished on the Renobug you put some unique graphics or pinstripe and alike the flies make a cool bug ! ❤ love the work looking forward for the next installment. Anxious to see more on the big rig build Ben awhile and I understand why. Prayers to your growing recovery and for healthy life ahead. Oh don't forget to make you a symbol or unique signature and on a part of the sign art leave a signature. After its cured are you gonna put some sort of clear over it to help protect your work? Curious to know what you decide??? Take care!,!

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      I hate clear coats! No, it can wear to go with the rest of the truck. Back in the day no paint work were ever clear coated...

  • @codyc6975
    @codyc6975 2 месяца назад +1

    Personally I think you did a good job ! I started pnstriping last October. I did buy nice brushes and paints but, i'm still not confident enough to just do custum designs. It's not that I can't it's I don't want to screw up. Even though you can always just wipe it off.. I use all kinds of patterns from everywhere pintrest mostly and work on glass. I just turned 60 and always loved and was amazed by the guys that just whip out art work.. I've built hundreds of collision cars and totals and custum stuff but, striping is a whole new game ! Maybe some day ! But, You did great. I've used the taking a pin or needle and put holes every /4 inch then use chalk for stuff as well as my projector but, I'd love to get where I don't need it ! Have a great week !

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      It certainly is a skill! Keep at it🙂

    • @codyc6975
      @codyc6975 2 месяца назад

      @@ratrodsafrica I do at least an hour a day always

  • @whatzthis64
    @whatzthis64 2 месяца назад +1

    You are very artistic, I would have never thought of that. Have a lucka one . Brian…

  • @stevezanatta8878
    @stevezanatta8878 2 месяца назад +1

    The graphics look great

  • @karlalton3170
    @karlalton3170 2 месяца назад +1

    Brother don't beat yourself up about the paint , its better than i could have done , looks cool 😎😎🤘🤘

  • @Grizzmakes
    @Grizzmakes 2 месяца назад +1

    Love this all.
    Sadly……
    I sold two data projectors in February.
    But… I may have another from the last contract.
    Great advice

  • @alexandermancha7172
    @alexandermancha7172 2 месяца назад +1

    Diff you are a man of many talents
    O.G. Viewer from California

  • @GregorySutphin
    @GregorySutphin 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks great for a ratrod😊😊

  • @mitchbarber3468
    @mitchbarber3468 2 месяца назад +1

    That's right add thinner for paint flow

  • @rattedbug5003
    @rattedbug5003 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks great Div. great idea

  • @RickyGreen-t7s
    @RickyGreen-t7s 2 месяца назад +1

    No he's coming to Tennessee he's use to the mountains and Forrest's don't have any monkeys though 😂 great job 👍

    • @g-man7938
      @g-man7938 2 месяца назад

      Maybe if you promise to climb up on the roof and bang around like a monkey, he'll move over here lol.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      😄Mountains sound good to me!

  • @davidsteward9446
    @davidsteward9446 2 месяца назад +1

    That turned out great. I love the artwork.

  • @kennethstaszak9990
    @kennethstaszak9990 2 месяца назад +1

    Don't worry how it turned out. If it looked too nice it wouldn't fit with the rest of the truck. I want to do something similar on my garage wall. This gave me the push to get a projector.

  • @geoffreymills9932
    @geoffreymills9932 2 месяца назад +1

    Nice look Dif it's perfect 👌

  • @bobwisdom6441
    @bobwisdom6441 2 месяца назад +2

    Looks great, motivated me to try on my '51 Chevy. Thanks for your teachings.

  • @ricardolandsman9465
    @ricardolandsman9465 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey Diff creative is creative no mater what you do. Great job on that door mnr love it.

  • @eziotaddeo1726
    @eziotaddeo1726 2 месяца назад +1

    Dif, what a fun ep. A man of many talents. Just takes time, a lot of patience, Most important 'av a go', gr8 vid looks gr8 icing on the cake. Cheers, love it

  • @timsutterby9899
    @timsutterby9899 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks good from Missouri USA !!

  • @traceylukins480
    @traceylukins480 2 месяца назад +2

    The new Bob Ross!!

  • @ROBByJONEs-2
    @ROBByJONEs-2 2 месяца назад +1

    i draw stick ppl very well tho. i drew a stick image n mate said its obviously a dog on all fours ..WRONG its my mother feeling for her glasses on the carpet..your projector was our very first mural in early 70's i had a panel/paint shop. we bought at auction a university wall a4 projector. we took 35mm drawing n projected it onto a 40' pantec..didnt take long for other shops to catch on.. your work sir is stunning.power t u Div

  • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
    @RaysLaughsAndLyrics 2 месяца назад +1

    I was expecting a living fly to walk across your artwork and leave footwork helter skelter over it all. But your good fortune held up, and the door banner now sits proudly on your chosen space. Have fun at the meet as well as the journey to and from same.👍

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      A real fly walking across would have been the cherry on the cake!😂

    • @RaysLaughsAndLyrics
      @RaysLaughsAndLyrics 2 месяца назад

      @ratrodsafrica Should have known you would prefer keeping it real in the Forest.👍

  • @tonywilkes1781
    @tonywilkes1781 3 дня назад +1

    Well I'm impressed!👍

  • @robbollom7396
    @robbollom7396 2 месяца назад +1

    dig it Div, another skill you have and also computor , internets skills....lol

  • @olddog1014
    @olddog1014 2 месяца назад +1

    You could also put your design on paper , cut out the letters as a templet and tape the templet on the truck. Same with the flies.

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      That's another way, but more time consuming

  • @shanewright6958
    @shanewright6958 2 месяца назад +1

    Looking good 👍👍

  • @rockypergin2216
    @rockypergin2216 2 месяца назад +1

    One day I’ll definitely give that a try

  • @christophereakin
    @christophereakin 2 месяца назад +1

    I don't have a projector but I do have some letter templates and masking tape to help with layout. Can't change the sixe or the font but it still kinda works.

  • @30brighter
    @30brighter 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks Div! I think your name needs to go on the door just under the window like the race car drivers do. “Div” 👍🏻

  • @pabloagosto6971
    @pabloagosto6971 2 месяца назад +1

    good job my friend

  • @anthonygrodecki7968
    @anthonygrodecki7968 2 месяца назад +1

    Enjoy the petroleum fueled camping adventure.😊

  • @alfalke2957
    @alfalke2957 2 месяца назад +1

    very good piece of work

  • @johnfederkeil9211
    @johnfederkeil9211 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks awesome Div!

  • @peterroper7471
    @peterroper7471 2 месяца назад +1

    Cool stuff man! Sending best wishes for your trip! Be safe

  • @chrislewis4830
    @chrislewis4830 2 месяца назад +1

    You are an artist Diff. An artist in steel my freind take a look at your trucks and tell me otherwise

  • @homesteadingwithtaryn9194
    @homesteadingwithtaryn9194 2 месяца назад +1

    Well ,I have learn't something something really cool today! Thank you !

  • @robames1293
    @robames1293 2 месяца назад +1

    Very nice job Div, only could have been better if you wore a beret whilst painting haha

    • @ratrodsafrica
      @ratrodsafrica  2 месяца назад

      Damn, that was the missing element! 😅

  • @jasonshaw9240
    @jasonshaw9240 2 месяца назад +1

    Turned out great 👍 👌

  • @martinmurphy3868
    @martinmurphy3868 2 месяца назад +1

    Great job Diff Maith an Fear

  • @ripstitchupholstery
    @ripstitchupholstery 2 месяца назад +1

    Very inspirational my brother. Thanks Div, have a leka one 👍👍

  • @erneststevenson3872
    @erneststevenson3872 2 месяца назад +1

    Verassing .. nou is jy n kunstenaar! Goed ou boet !

  • @slipslop7156
    @slipslop7156 2 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for the tips 👍

  • @greggbrown0
    @greggbrown0 2 месяца назад +1

    Wonderful video, and art work looks great.

  • @eddiedebeer1709
    @eddiedebeer1709 2 месяца назад +1

    Good try Diff fits the truck👊