1 shot Sign Paint-Amazing Paint Lettering Enamels Hand Lettering and Pin-striping paints is the worlds favorite. 1 shot has operated since 1948 (1shot for sale at bottom of this page). Alkyd-Resin 1 shot (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or exterior use on metal, glass, wood, enamel receptive banners and vinyl, vehicle lettering, pinstriping and graphics. 1 Shot Lettering Enamels have outstanding hiding, durability and fade resistance. 1 shot has superior flow characteristics assure the virtual absence of brush marks and provide a clean, sharp edge.

1 shot Limitations: Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
1 shot Application Method: Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray.
1 shot Thinning: 1 Shot ZZ6000 Series Reducers as needed.
1 shot Compatibility: 4001/4002 Tints., 4003 Clear, 4007 Hardener.
1 shot Cleanup: Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

 1 shot Tinting White and Black, Oneshot Lettering-Pinstriping Enamels

Designed as tinting agents for use with 1 Shot Lettering Enamels and Chromatic Bulletin Colors. 4001 Tinting Black darken colors without muddying. 4002 Tinting White lightens colors without washing them out. Both can be used with 1 Shot black or whites to create a variety of gray values.Designed as tinting agents for use with 1 Shot Lettering Enamels and Chromatic Bulletin Colors. 4001 Tinting Black darken colors without muddying. 4002 Tinting White lightens colors without washing them out. Both can be used with 1 Shot black or whites to create a variety of gray values.

1 shot  Limitations:Not intended as a top coat. Use only with Lettering Enamels or Bulletins.
1 shot Application Method:Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray
1 shot Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6000 Series Reducers as needed.
1 shot Compatibility:1 Shot Lettering Enamels, 1 Shot 4003 Clear, Chromatic Bulletin Colors.
1 shot Cleanup:Brushes:4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

1 shot Background Enamels Oneshot's "Chromatic" Sign Paint

Single component, fast-drying high gloss enamels for sign backgrounds where expedient drying is desired over metal, wood, some plastics and H.D.U.. Usually dry to the touch in 2 hours. Available in 101 White.
1 shot Limitations:Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
1 shot Application Method:Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray
1 shot Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6000 Series Reducers as needed.
1 shot Compatibility:1 Shot Lettering Enamels
1 shot Cleanup:Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Bulletin Color Billboard Gloss Background Enamels for Signs and Walls

Alkyd-Resin (oil base) gloss enamels for interior or short term exterior use on wood, metal or masonry. Excellent limited exterior durability with very good hiding and gloss finish. Formulated to provide easy application with large brushes. Ideal for billboards or short term exterior signs as well as interior murals.

Limitations:Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
Application Method:Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray
Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6000 Series Reducers as needed.
Compatibility:All other Bulletin Colors except B021 Black. 4001/4002 Tinting Colors.
Cleanup:Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.
Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Oneshot Pearlesent Enamels for Signs Stripes and Graphics

Oil based, high gloss enamels for exterior use on metal, glass, wood, vehicle graphics and pinstriping. Translucent rather than opaque, Pearlescent Colors may require under painting and are subject to showing brush marks. Excellent for creating transparent washes and glazes when suspended in 1 Shot 4003 clear. Pearlescent Colors display a brilliant luster under high intensity light or direct sunlight

1 shot Limitations:Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
1 shot Application Method:Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray
1 shot Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6000 Series Reducers as needed.
1 shot Compatability:1 Shot Lettering Enamels, 1 Shot 4003 Clear.
1 shot Cleanup:Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.
Equipment: Mineral spirits.

1 shot Art and Poster Flat Enamel for Sign Painters

Alkyd-Resin (oil base) fast drying, flat-finish enamels for interior use on paper, card stocks, muslin, stretched canvas, wood, metal or glass.  1 Shot Art and Sign Poster Colors seal porous surfaces, will not wrinkle paper or card stock and because of their nearly dead-flat finish, diminish glare, making them ideal for set decoration and interior wall murals and artwork.

Limitations:Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
Application Method:Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray
Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6001 Low Temp or ZZ6002 High Temp Reducers.
Compatibility:All colors are inter-mixable except 3099 Black.
Cleanup:Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.
Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Oneshot Floresent Colors Flat Lettering Enamel for Sign Painters

Fluorescent Lettering paints are Semi-transparent, high intensity UV reactive oil based flat finish paints with sparkling color clarity. Interior and very short-term exterior projects only, 1 Shot Fluorescent Colors should be applied over a white background for optimum intensity.  Prone to showing brush marks and overlaps, 1 Shot Fluorescent Colors should be sprayed, rolled, screen printed or applied in a single stroke fashion. This Product is one of the few remaining "Oil Based Fluorescent Colors" and is superior to water based Fluorescent Colors of Sign Paint.

 Limitations:Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
Application Method:Brush, Roller, Screen-print, Airbrush or Spray
Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6001 Low Temp Reducer.
Compatibility:Some inter-mix-ability, though not generally recommended.
Cleanup:Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.
Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Oneshot Fast Dry Gold Size for Gold-Leaf Application

An exceptional self-leveling and fast setting size for use in gilding. Designed to retain elasticity, engine turning and burnishing can usually be accomplished up to five hours after gilding.  1 Shot Fast Dry Gold Size generally allows the application of 22 and 23 karat gold leaf within an hour, and less precious and heavier metal leaf products sooner.

Limitations:Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.
Application Method:Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray,
Thinning:up to 10% 1 Shot ZZ6000 Chroma-Flo to retard drying or extend window.
Compatibility:Use 1 Shot 4003 Clear to protect surface gilds after two hours.
Cleanup:Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.
Equipment: Mineral spirits.

1-Shot's-Chromatic Primers and Block Out under-coatings for signage

Whatever you need to paint, 1 Shot or Chromatic primer for you!  The foundation of any quality paint project, proper priming and surface preparation are the first step in achieving optimum results...and with eight primers and block outs to choose from; we've got you covered.

WP1008 PRIMER #4411008
A waterborne high performance modified acrylic primer suitable for use on wood, metal, HDU and most masonry applications.  Offering excellent adhesion qualities, WP1008 Primer is easy to apply, easy to sand and dries fast enough that you'll be painting in three hours.   Limitations:   Do not apply in temperatures below 55F or when humidity is above80%   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray  Thinning:  No more than 15% reduction with distilled water for spray applications.  Compatibility:   All 1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels..  Cleanup:   Warm, soapy water before primer dries.

METAL AND WOOD WHITE PRIMER #4403101
A high opacity, solvent based primer with exceptional adhesion qualities over both wood and metal surfaces.   Limitations:   Allow 8-12 hours before painting.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray  Thinning:  Not required. For spray applications, use mineral spirits sparingly.  Compatability:  All 1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels.  Cleanup:   Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: mineral spirits.

HIGH BUILD WHITE PRIMER #4411010  A high viscosity waterborne primer with excellent filling and building characteristics. Ideally suited for HDU, most woods and foam.  High Build White Primer exhibits high coverage and opacity characteristics and can be easily sanded smooth, and is formulated to accept both oil and waterborne topcoats.   Limitations:   Prevent from freezing.   Application Method:   Synthetic brush, roller or spray  Thinning:  Up to 10% distilled water for spray application, only if absolutely needed.  Compatability:  All 1 Shot Enamels, and many acrylic or waterborne paints.  Cleanup:   Warm, soapy water.

VINYL PRIMER #5004  A clear, water based primer for vinyl and most rigid synthetic surfaces including expanded PVC, corrugated styrene, ABS plastics and most PVC vinyl film products.  5004 Vinyl Primer creates a barrier against plasticizer migration, making surfaces suitable for finishing with 1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels, Chromatic Bulletin Colors and even Fluorescent and Art & Sign Poster Colors.  While milky when applied, 5004 Vinyl Primer dries clear, and is generally ready to accept 1 Shot paint products in 30-40 minutes.   Limitations:   Use only brushes previously used with water based products.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller, Rag or Spray.  Thinning:  Not recommended.  Compatibility:  1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors.  Cleanup:   Warm, soapy water.

TI-COTE CLEAR PRIMER BARRIER  A waterborne primer/barrier intended for use on most flexible synthetic fabrics including untreated (non-ERC) banner materials, canvas, leather, leatherette, Naugahyde and most synthetic awning fabrics.  Available in both Gloss (4331010) and Flat (4331011) finishes, Ti-Cote makes prepares these otherwise non-enamel receptive surfaces ready to paint. Ti-Cote is milky white when applied, but dries clear and is generally ready to paint in 1-2 hours.   Limitations:   Always test for clear drying, especially on dark colored materials..   Application Method:   Synthetic brush, Roller, Rag or Spray.  Thinning:  Not recommended.  Compatibility:  1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels  Cleanup:   Warm, soapy water.

PBOW Fast Dry Block out White #4420101  A fast drying, high opacity coating designed for use in blocking out previously painted sign faces, PBOW can also be used as a primer on new MDO sign faces and is easily sanded.  Popular in high,and rapid production environments due to its fast drying times, generally drying to a dead flat finish in about 2 hours.   Limitations:   Prevent from freezing.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray.  Thinning:  For spray applications, use 1 Shot ZZ6002 Reducer sparingly.  Compatibility:  1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels  Cleanup:   Brush: 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

PBOW602 Block Out White #4420602  A high viscosity block out white, higher in pigmentation than PBOW Block Out White, allowing for virtually complete coverage and opacity over previously painted signs.   Limitations:   Prevent from freezing.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray.  Thinning:  For spray applications, use 1 Shot ZZ6002 Reducer sparingly.  Compatibility:  1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels  Cleanup:   Brush: 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Oneshot Sign Paint Thinner Reducer and Additives

As important as using 1 Shot Lettering Enamels, the finest sign and graphic paint products available; it's equally important to use our full line of reducers and additives, engineered specifically for complete compatibility.

Chromaflo ZZ6000 Flow Enhancer for Pinstriper's and Sign Painter's  ChromaFlo is designed to act as a flow enhancing additive for use with brush applications of 1 Shot Lettering Enamels and Chromatic Bulletin Colors.  Not to be mistaken as a reducer, ChromaFlo, when used sparingly, will increase brush control, decrease brush drag and enhance flow and leveling characteristic; especially suitable for lettering and pinstriping applications.   Limitations:   Should not be used in airbrush or spray applications   Application Method:   Palette in, using sparingly.  Thinning:  N/A  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors, Pearlescent Colors  Cleanup:   Brushes:4004 Brush Cleaner.   

Oneshot's Low Temp Reducer ZZ6001 for when it's "Cold Out"  Formulated to improve flow and leveling at low temperatures by reducing viscosity and accelerating the evaporation process without significantly reducing the quality of the coating.  ZZ6001 Low Temp Reducer is ideal for spray and airbrush applications, as it exhibits superior atomization.   Limitations:   Use only enough for effective application. Do not over reduce.   Application Method:   Brush: Pallette in, using sparingly. Spray: Premix thoroughly  Thinning:  N/A  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors, Pearlescent Colors  Cleanup:   Brushes:4004 Brush Cleaner.

Oneshot's High Temp Reducer ZZ6002 for when it's "Hot Out"  Formulated to improve flow and leveling at high temperatures by reducing viscosity and retarding the evaporation process without significantly reducing the quality of the coating.  ZZ6002 High Temp Reducer is ideal for lettering, graphics and pinstriping applications.   Limitations:   Use only enough for effective application. Do not over reduce.   Application Method:   Brush: Pallette in, using sparingly.  Thinning:  N/A  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors, Pearlescent Colors  Cleanup:   Brushes:4004 Brush Cleaner.

Oneshot's Hardener 4007 added for strength, chemical resitance and durability  Designed to accelerate drying time for all 1 Shot Background, Lettering and Pearlescent Enamels as well as Chromatic Bulletins.  1 Shot Hardener can, in many cases improve adhesion qualities as well as extend color life and increase gloss retention. 4007 Hardener is also required in anticipation of using any enamel or urethane topcoats over catalyzed 1 Shot.   Limitations:   Limit saturation to 10%, with 5% being sufficient for non-clearcoated jobs.   Application Method:   Brush: Pallette in, using sparingly.  Thinning:  If required, use only 1 Shot 6001 Low Temp Reducer  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors, Pearlescent Colors, 4003 Clear  Cleanup:   Brushes:Clean promptly with 4004 Brush Cleaner.

Oneshot's Flattening Paste-Clear 4329500  Mixing with 1 Shot Lettering Enamels or Chromatic Bulletins, Clear Flattening Paste will modify gloss levels for both interior and exterior use.  A 1:1 mix ratio will rersult in a nearly dead flat finish, with lesser amounts yielding varying degrees of gloss ranging from semi-gloss to eggshell   Limitations:   Limit saturation to 50%. More than 20% can effect opacity..   Application Method:  Premix thoroughly.  Thinning:  If required, use only 1 Shot Reducer  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors, Pearlescent Colors, 4003 Clear  Cleanup:   Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.

Oneshot's Brush Cleaner Conditioner 4004 for Lettering and Pinstriping Brushes  A premium brush cleaner designed to not only thoroughly clean oil based paints from quality, natural hair brushes, but to do so without damaging the hair of the brush.  Unlike harsh spirits and reducers, 1 Shot Brush Cleaner and Conditioner conditions,and softens the brush and can even be used to restore partially hardened natural and nylon brushes; all without interfering with the properties of oil based sign paints.   Limitations:   Limit saturation to 50%. More than 20% can effect opacity..   Application Method:  Premix thoroughly.  Thinning:  If required, use only 1 Shot Reducer  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering Enamels, Bulletin Colors, Pearlescent Colors, 4003 Clear  Cleanup:   Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner.

Oneshot's Top 10 Clear Coats for Lettering, Gold-Leaf and Pinstripe Graphics

Ten different clear topcoat products, 1 Shot and Chromatic Clears surely have a clear topcoat for your application. Oil based Enamels, Acrylics, Urethane and even Waterborne clears mean that choosing 1 Shot is clearly your best option.

1 Shot's Clear Coat 4003 for Lettering, Gold-Leaf and Pinstripe Graphics  Oil based clear finish, 1 Shot 4003 Clear is essentially a clear lettering enamel; and is ideal for use in top coating surface gilds and as a vehicle in which to suspend other 1 Shot products to create translucent and transparent glazes, washes and shading mediums.  This product may also be used to restore gloss level on older signs originally painted with 1 Shot.   Limitations:   Best applied between 65 F and 85F. Will not dry below 50 F.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller, Airbrush or Spray  Thinning:1 Shot ZZ6000 Series Reducers as needed.  Compatibility:   1 Shot Lettering and Pearlescent Enamels, 4001/4002 Tints..  Cleanup:   Brushes: 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Oneshot's "GraphiGuard" Eco-Sol for U.V. Top-Coat Protection  With An These UV Resistant Waterborne Clears offer moderate mar resistance and excellent UV protection both for themselves as well as the surface coatings they cover.  GraphiGuard Clears are an exceptional choice as a protective topcoat for UV Ink, Solvent, Eco-Sol and Thermal Resin Transfer Print projects.  Available in Gloss GraphiGuard Clear #4331020 and Matte GraphiGuard Clear #4331030# finishes.   Limitations:   Allow 12 hours curing time (minimum) of prints before clearing.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray  Thinning:  Reduce with up to 10% distilled water for spray applications.  Compatibility:  Fully dry and cured digital prints.  Cleanup:   Warm, soapy water.

Oneshot's "Anti-Graffiti" Clear Coat for Top-Coat Protection against Graffiti  A two component clear topcoat with exceptional exterior durability and solvent resistance.  For use over catalyzed 1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels only, These clears exhibit excellent solvent resistance, allowing for the safe removal of graffiti on painted signs no less than 10 days after application.  Available in Anti-Graffiti Gloss #4016 or Anti-Graffiti Matte #4018, these clears must be mixed 1:1 with their counterpart #4020 and can only be applied over 1 Shot that has been catalyzed with 1 Shot 4007 Hardener.   Limitations:   Apply over catalyzed 1 Shot only. Do not apply over vinyl or digital prints.   Application Method:   Spray application is recommended.  Thinning:  Acetone or MEK.10% max for 4016 Gloss / 20% max for 4018 Matte  Compatibility:  Catalyzed 1 Shot Background and Lettering Enamels.  Cleanup:   Methyl Isobutyl Ketone or Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Fluoresent U.V. Clear Coat 220F-Extends Fluorescent lettering enamels life.  Specifically designed as a topcoat for 1 Shot oil-based fluorescent colors only, 220F offers some extension to the life of 1 Shot Fluorescent Colors by increasing protection against ultraviolet light.   Limitations:   Use only over 1 Shot Fluorescent Colors. Do not use over vinyl or prints.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray.  Thinning:  Normally not required. If needed, use ZZ6001 Low Temp Reducer sparingly.  Compatability:  1 Shot Fluorescent Colors.  Cleanup:   Clean brushes with 1 Shot 4004 Brush Cleaner.

Oneshot Speed Dry U.V. Acrylic Clear Coat - for printed signage  Dry UV Acrylic Clears also serve well as edge sealers on multi-layered vinyls, PVc, PVF and metalized polyester films.  Subject to re-wetting in extreme heat or when contacted with certain cleaning chemicals, Speed Dry UV Acrylic Clears are not recommended for use on vehicle graphics.  Available in Gloss (4005) and Matte (4015)   Limitations:   Extreme or prolonged heat and certain chemicals can result in rewetting.   Application Method:   Brush, Roller or Spray. Do not overwork, as this will cause "stringing".  Thinning:  Not required or suggested..  Compatibility:  Non-vehicle digital print applications..  Cleanup:   Brushes: 1 Shot 4004 Brush Cleaner. Equipment: Mineral spirits.

Oneshot "Splash" Application fluid - concentrated splash application fluid

A fast drying acrylic clear topcoat designed for providing color fade, UV depletion and mild abrasion resistance on printed vinyls and print media. Speed Formulated as an application fluid concentrate, designed to aid in the application of pressure sensitive vinyl films and graphics; allowing for re-positioning and the removal of trapped air by acting as a buffer between the adhesive and the surface until such time it is squeegeed out from beneath the film or graphic.   Limitations:   Prevent from freezing.   Application Method:   Pre mix one-8 oz. container with 120 ounces of water.  Thinning:  N/A  Compatibility:   With any vinyl or polyester films that allow for wet application.  Cleanup:   soap and water.