Black High Gloss Lettering Enamel for Professional Sign Painting

The 1 Shot Lettering Enamel in Black (199L) is a premium oil based enamel engineered for traditional sign painting, pinstriping, and fine graphic work. Renowned for more than 50 years as the industry standard, this enamel delivers exceptional flow, crisp edges, and long lasting durability for both interior and exterior applications.

Key Features

• Oil based, high gloss alkyd enamel
• Superior flow with virtually no brush marks
• High opacity for dependable single stroke coverage
• Outstanding fade and weather resistance
• Durable, flexible finish suitable for long term outdoor exposure
• Highly pigmented, intermixable color
• Made in the USA

Recommended Surfaces

• Metal
• Glass
• Wood
• Enamel receptive banners and vinyl

Perfect For

• Fine sign lettering
• Vehicle and boat graphics
• Storefront signage
• Pinstriping and decorative accents

Application Details

• Apply with a brush, roller, airbrush, or spray gun
• Thin with 1 Shot 6000 Series Reducers if needed
• Clean tools with mineral spirits or 1 Shot 4004 Brush Cleaner
• Best applied between 65°F and 85°F

Drying Times

• Touch dry: 2 to 5 hours
• Handle: 8 to 12 hours
• Recoat: 12 to 16 hours
• Full cure: 6 to 8 weeks

Safety Information

This professional-grade enamel contains materials that may expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects. Use only with adequate ventilation. Rags and materials soaked with this product may spontaneously combust; store and dispose of them in a sealed, water-filled metal container.