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Old 30th August 2008   #1
ehren_fried_chicken
 
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Custom decals

I'm planning to have my frame powdercoated soon and I would like to put my own decal design on it. Is there anything wrong with using one of the companies that print decals for cars, then stick it on a bike and have it clear coated over?

Or, in other words, is there anything special about bike decals?
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Old 30th August 2008   #2
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Nope that's exactly what you should do. However make sure if your giving the company your EPS or JPEG designs that they are exactly the right size you want them printed & the company understands exactly what your desired result is. "Measure twice, cut once"

We should have tread for custom decals.
Last edited by Charco; 30th August 2008 at 17:33.. Reason: bad spelling
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Old 30th August 2008   #3
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we should have a thread for custom decals especially when some people think it a good idea to put ¨Bob Jackson¨on an old heavy Raleigh frame.
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Old 30th August 2008   #4
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"My Other Bike is a Colnago"
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Old 30th August 2008   #5
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we should have a thread for custom decals especially when some people think it a good idea to put ¨Bob Jackson¨on an old heavy Raleigh frame.
My frame is Raleigh but don't worry, I won't pretend to have another make. I was just thinking of a something really personalised, though.

Cheers guys.
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Old 30th August 2008   #6
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another advice is that if you add your name, make sure you know someone else who have the same name as your who you can sell it to!
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Old 30th August 2008   #7
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Originally Posted by ehren_fried_chicken View Post
I'm planning to have my frame powdercoated soon and I would like to put my own decal design on it. Is there anything wrong with using one of the companies that print decals for cars, then stick it on a bike and have it clear coated over?

Or, in other words, is there anything special about bike decals?
Not sure how well clear coat adheres to powder coat.
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Old 30th August 2008   #8
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I'm planning on making my own before I commit to paying someone to do it. I'm just going to print on to standard Avery adhesive labels with a colour laser printer then cover with clear fablon and stick to frame. If I like the look and it starts falling apart, then I'll call upon the professionals.
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Old 30th August 2008   #9
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I've attached my designs if anyone is interested. I know it's a bit naff to be making up your own decals so I don't know if I will follow this through. Feedback/flaming welcome.
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Old 30th August 2008   #10
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Old 30th August 2008   #11
slowstephen
you can buy a4 waterslide decal paper that can be printed on inkjet from:
www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/

easy peasy to use , very thin decal and they sell the clearcoat to protect it ! job done !
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Old 31st August 2008   #12
mdx
excellent! - just placed my order....
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Old 1st September 2008   #13
beidge
I spoke to a guy at work who is into models and flys model helecopters. He says that the waterslide paper is a pain in the arse and doesn't stick too well. He recomended adhesive vinyl which you can print to I might get some of this.
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Old 8th October 2008   #14
peahead1880
Vinyl sounds like a good idea, harder wearing and replaceable.
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