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.