Clean it well and degrease with thinner, tape off top chrome part then spray everything (center and letters) with semi-gloss black. The painted letters can be scraped clean easily after.

 

 

Use acetone on a rag using your finger tip to wipe the paint off the letters. Do it when the paint is still tacky. I did my Cutlass rear trim in 2010 and it came out great.

 

Thanks for the additional info. I was unsure about that although I did assume once dry. Thanks for the clarification. Looks beautiful on your Cutlass! Not to mention the car itself of course Having been away from the site for so long I was afraid I'd might not get a prompt response.........yet as always you guy's came through with the answer I needed (in real time I might add Thanks again!