“Gold lettering” for name on transom board?

[Capt. Rodbone]

The attached picture shows the name on one of our navigation lights. I used to know what this type of lettering is called but I’m having a senior moment. I do remember reading not long ago that truly painting on this type of lettering is a dying art (not surprising) but that computer generation decals are a pretty good imitation and from a few yards away one can’t really tell the difference.

Have any of you gone the route of having this type decal made and if so and we’re pleased, would you mind sharing where you had them made? Lastly along with my thanks in advance, if you are willing to post a picture of what yours looks like I would love to see and I’m sure other readers would as well.

 

[stubones99]

Gold Leaf?

 

[wkearney99]

Most vinyl places can do a 'gold' finish. Either a flake or machine-turned look. It's hard to tell from that picture but it kinda looks like the 'turned' variety.

 

[Choices]

It is really easy to do. Go to my blog, grandbankschoices, and dig around and see how it is done.

Basically you go to a sign shop and get a multi-layered stencil of the name. I used gold leaf with black outline. Real gold leaf, or silver, or copper.

Vinyl fades quickly. I did both mine and the stern over a weekend.

Hardest part is sanding the boards.

PM with questions.

 

[Cigatoo]

Boat US did these. Excuse the mess. Currently in for a coat of varnish.

 

[Codger2]

Lastly along with my thanks in advance, if you are willing to post a picture of what yours looks like I would love to see and I’m sure other readers would as well.

I had mine done at Graphix in Pt. Loma, CA . (It's actual gold leaf) Tom Nutter is the owner and is well educated on all things "Graphic."

 

[AKDoug]

Gold Leaf is correct, it's the normal lettering on fire trucks and ambulances and it has been on every piece of equipment in the fire station I worked in.

 

[backinblue]

I used these guys and they provided a custom designed decal in "imitation gold leaf" that still looks new after several seasons.

https://www.islandboatlettering.com/