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These professional enamel paints are the sign painter's best value for lettering work. Famous 1-Shot's vibrant, true colors spread evenly, and are unexcelled for covering. They leave no brush marks and are extremely durable. High-gloss white does not chalk or wash.

Famous 1-Shot Enamels are for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood or masonite. Thin them with 1-Shot Reducers, with turpentine, or with other thinners. Varnishing is unnecessary due to the high gloss. Paint dries in 8 hours and cures in 6–8 weeks.

A free printed color chart is available on request. Neither the printed color chart nor the on-line colorchart can show the reflective qualities of metallic and pearlescent colors effectively.

Use 1-Shot Reducers to thin, reduce viscosity, and adjust flow and leveling without altering the quality of lettering enamels. Use 1-Shot Tinting for shading and tinting 1-Shot Lettering Enamels without affecting the properties of the base coatings.

Note — 1-Shot Lettering Enamels no longer contain lead. Some colors do contain toxic pigments. Although they are still not for use by children, the new 1-Shot formulas do not use lead as an opacifier.

Sets of 12 — Available in 4 oz (118 ml) or ½ Pint (236 ml) sets. Sets include one of each of the following colors: Fire Red, Bright Red, Dark Blue, Dark Green, White, Black, Emerald Green, Primrose Yellow, Medium Green, Medium Orange, Lemon Yellow, and Brilliant Blue.

Note — Use this color chart as an approximation of the real color. If exact color matching is necessary, use actual samples of the materials.

Caution — Follow safety instructions carefully. Not suitable for use by children. Shipping restrictions apply to hazardous materials.

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Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels

4.8

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6/20/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

great for Art Cars

By Artcarlady

from Tallahassee, FL

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Comments about Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels:

I used this to paint my Toyota Corolla art car. I sanded the car lightly, put on some primer and used the 1-shot to create billowing clouds of color. Paints flowed smoothly, had excellent adhesion and blended perfectly - I was able to create a full range of colors with just 3 primaries (process blue, magenta, yellow). I was worried that they would fade but I drove the car for two years with no noticeable fading or chipping. Plan to use them again on my Subaru. Note: Drying and setting time varies greatly with weather.

5/29/2012

4.0

Excellent paint

By antiherorevised

from lakewood, NJ

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Comments about Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels:

Excellent paint that gets the job done. Im using it over a sculpture piece and the pigmentation and color strength, plus high enamel shine is great.

4/10/2012

5.0

Great Service, Keep it up.

By Striper Deuce

from Alto, Michigan

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As an "old skool" von Dutch style pinstripper, this is the only paint that I use in my trade. The flow is consistant, the colors are true from can to can and you just can't beat it with anything.

1/26/2012

5.0

The original and still the best enamel !

By RonZ

from Pacific NW

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Comments about Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels:

A great enamel from and old traditional paint company, recommended by generations of sign painters, pinstripers and anyone requiring a media that works outdoors and inside. Very good price from Blick, too. One shot sells itself once you use it!

12/22/2011

5.0

1 Shot is the best lettering paint

By Maine Blackfly

from Jonesboro, Maine

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Comments about Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels:

Using 1 Shot paint allows my signs to last longer in some very challenging situations. It's also possible to mix almost any color from the premixed colors.

11/5/2011

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Old Faithful!

By Anna the Elder

from Sunset, Louisiana

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My husband learned sign painting from his uncle when he was a young boy - and ALWAYS used 1Shot paint - he INSISTED on only 1Shot - and he's now 79 years old!

9/17/2011

5.0

excellent paint

By Barrett

from Ashland, Missouri

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Comments about Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels:

excellent for signs and lettering

6/9/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Still using after 30 years

By Fish Painter

from Seneca, SC

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I purchased 3 cans of 1-Shot 30 years ago and I am still using the same cans, amazing!!

4/5/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Always the BEST signpainter's paint

By Em

from Las Cruces, NM

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Comments about Famous 1-Shot Lettering Enamels:

Always provides the painter with an opaque, one brush stroke application. With the added drying inhibitor, I have great results even on a hot day.

4/5/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I've used 1-SHOT sign paint since 1962.

By BUTCH

from Midland, Mi

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If you want the paint to cover and last you use 1-SHOT.

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01016-1005	Set of 12	12, ½ Pint Cans	List $197.20	$157.56
01016-0049	Set of 12	12, 4 oz Cans	List $97.10	$87.39
01016-5414	Reflex Blue	4 oz	List $13.50	$10.79
01016-5324	Robin Egg Blue	4 oz	List $10.40	$8.31
01016-3724	Rubine Red	4 oz	List $15.80	$12.62
01016-3514	Salmon Pink	4 oz	List $13.90	$11.11
01016-7234	Sublime Green	4 oz	List $11.55	$9.23
01016-8234	Tan	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-3284	Vermilion	4 oz	List $13.90	$11.11
01016-6504	Violet	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-1004	White	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-5604	Blue-Green	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-5154	Aqua	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-2004	Black	4 oz	List $9.70	$7.75
01016-3074	Bright Red	4 oz	List $13.90	$11.11
01016-5064	Brilliant Blue	4 oz	List $10.40	$8.31
01016-9504	Copper	4 oz	List $21.15	$16.90
01016-3244	Coral	4 oz	List $11.55	$9.23
01016-5034	Dark Blue	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-4104	Chamois	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-4154	Chrome Yellow	4 oz	List $11.55	$9.23
01016-8034	Dark Brown	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-7034	Dark Green	4 oz	List $10.05	$8.03
01016-3714	Dark Magenta	4 oz	List $15.80	$12.62
01016-7054	Emerald Green	4 oz	List $10.05	$8.03
01016-3114	Fire Red	4 oz	List $14.20	$11.35
01016-9044	Imitation Gold	4 oz	List $10.05	$8.03
01016-1044	Ivory	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-5084	Kansas City Teal	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-3164	Kool Crimson	4 oz	List $13.50	$10.79
01016-4064	Lemon Yellow	4 oz	List $11.55	$9.23
01016-5014	Light Blue	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-3044	Magenta	4 oz	List $15.80	$12.62
01016-8164	Maroon	4 oz	List $13.50	$10.79
01016-8024	Medium Brown	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-2524	Medium Gray	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-7024	Medium Green	4 oz	List $10.05	$8.03
01016-4524	Medium Orange	4 oz	List $11.95	$9.55
01016-9054	Metallic Brass	4 oz	List $21.15	$16.90
01016-9024	Metallic Gold	4 oz	List $21.15	$16.90
01016-9324	Metallic Silver	4 oz	List $10.40	$8.31
01016-5214	Peacock Blue	4 oz	List $10.40	$8.31
01016-1094	Polar White	4 oz	List $9.35	$7.47
01016-4174	Primrose Yellow	4 oz	List $11.55	$9.23
01016-5094	Process Blue	4 oz	List $13.50	$10.79
01016-7404	Process Green	4 oz	List $10.40	$8.31
01016-6104	Proper Purple	4 oz	List $15.80	$12.62
01016-6004	Purple	4 oz	List $15.80	$12.62
01016-2005	Black	8 oz	List $14.65	$11.71
01016-1015	White	8 oz	List $14.10	$11.27
01016-1009	White	Gallon	List $113.70	$90.85
01016-1026	White	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-6506	Violet	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
	out of stock, available 5/28
01016-3286	Vermilion	Pint	List $28.80	$23.01
01016-8236	Tan	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-5326	Robin Egg Blue	Pint	List $22.05	$17.62
01016-3717	Rubine Red	Pint	List $33.75	$26.97
01016-5416	Reflex Blue	Pint	List $28.20	$22.53
01016-2006	Black	Pint	List $20.70	$16.54
01016-5606	Blue-Green	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-5036	Dark Blue	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-5066	Brilliant Blue	Pint	List $22.05	$17.62
01016-3076	Bright Red	Pint	List $28.80	$23.01
01016-1046	Ivory	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-9046	Imitation Gold	Pint	List $21.70	$17.34
01016-3116	Fire Red	Pint	List $29.85	$23.85
01016-7056	Emerald Green	Pint	List $21.70	$17.34
01016-3716	Dark Magenta	Pint	List $33.75	$26.97
01016-7036	Dark Green	Pint	List $21.70	$17.34
01016-8036	Dark Brown	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-4156	Chrome Yellow	Pint	List $24.60	$19.66
01016-6006	Purple	Pint	List $33.75	$26.97
01016-7406	Process Green	Pint	List $22.05	$17.62
01016-5096	Process Blue	Pint	List $28.20	$22.53
01016-4176	Primrose Yellow	Pint	List $24.60	$19.66
01016-5216	Peacock Blue	Pint	List $22.05	$17.62
01016-9326	Metallic Silver	Pint	List $22.05	$17.62
01016-9026	Metallic Gold	Pint	List $45.60	$36.43
01016-9056	Metallic Brass	Pint	List $45.60	$36.43
01016-4526	Medium Orange	Pint	List $25.45	$20.33
01016-7026	Medium Green	Pint	List $21.70	$17.34
01016-2526	Medium Gray	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-8026	Medium Brown	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-8166	Maroon	Pint	List $28.20	$22.53
01016-5016	Light Blue	Pint	List $19.90	$15.90
01016-4066	Lemon Yellow	Pint	List $24.60	$19.66
	out of stock, available 5/28
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