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i_like_retro
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Posted: Sep 21, 2007, 9:01 PM
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Hey guys, my brother just bought a vinyl cutter to start making decals and such. I was wondering if anyone had a clue what people were looking for. We were trying to come up with designs, but I we could think of was the typical: Flames, Skulls, Flaming Skulls, etc. I racked my brain and couldn't think of anything.
I started thinking about what I would like on my cruiser, but the only thing I could think of was maybe some Cool Vanilla colored vinyl to cover my back windows (making it look like a panel). Or maybe body color pillars to make frame the windows more (kinda like the HHR does).
If this thread is inapropriate, I appologize. I *think* it's ok... I'm not trying to sell anything, just looking for ideas.
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MICKEY41
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Posted: Sep 21, 2007, 10:51 PM
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 Hi Retro, I hope this helps as would make me feel good if I helped instead of always asking for help. I had a vinyl overlay done on my car, is that what you mean? I never thought of it as a decal, but maybe. If you check out Purple Jalopy, they have a bunch of them and might give you some ideas. Mine is called Flower Power. Jody is the owner and is very nice. There are also detailed instructions on how to lay out the overlay and install it. Hope this helps, Mickey 
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daveinozbikes
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 12:44 AM
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Cater for the animal lover....dogs,cats, horses,panthers,tigers. alligators, spiny anteaters...you get the idea.  Think of things that people get fanatical about..something like your feeling for your PT ............ Dave
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Posts: 11 | From: Mandurah,Western Australia
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sent1
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 6:57 AM
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There are many styles listed on ebay!
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DC1 #1610--5-speed. Its got some stuff.
'03 Inferno Red--Its getting some stuff too!
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Posts: 424 | From: Salem, Oregon
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Bad Joss
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 8:32 AM
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I am gathering some Tiger stuff for my cruiser's them .... so a vinyl Tiger might be something that would grab my attention.
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Posts: 55 | From: Klamath Falls, OR
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 4:13 PM
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 How about made to order vinyl decals and such?? This way you could give the person exactly what he/she has in mind and you know they will like them.I have no idea as to costs of production and pricing but I am sure it would be a winner.....Best of luck and God Bless......Mike
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Mike Casabianca
His: 2001 Black LE with Auto Transmission, BullDog Signs Flames, WeatherTec wind deflectors, cargo area mat, PT trash can, PT valve stem caps and Dart's coldair intake, chrome tail and headlight bezels, chrome bumper inserts, chrome license plate pillow, chrome fender trim, 1940's retro chrome on front and back fenders, door spears, chrome hatch door trim, chrome gas door, brushed chrome door sills, billet door pins, custom "BlueHaze" dash mat, MRK Group lugnut covers, dome light trim, etc. and the chrome goes on......
Hers: 2003 Patriot Blue Woody with Automatic Transmission, Bulldog Signs Eeyore, Cargo area mat, WeatherTec wind deflectors, PT valve stem caps, PT trash can, "BlueHaze" custom dash mat, and chrome tailpipe extension, "Old School" wood shifter knob, wood and chrome door pins, MRK Group interior knob and switch covers, door surrounds, and dome light trim, chrome door surround trim, white eeyore window decals, smoothie hub cap, wood eeyore plaques ....and the Wood goes on
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MICKEY41
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 4:44 PM
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Hi Mike, When I had my graphic put on-- purely by accident, I took it to a small sign company by work, just to ask questions. This man designs graphics, decals, magnetic clings. He installed my graphic as I had already received mine. He showed me what he could do with his computer, amazing. His partner put on my custom small window decals and messed one up- now, I know why I do not attempt to do one- so the sign man, made me 10 more for free, copying, the one he had not put on the window. I also had him make my magnetic clings. One is a replica of our door logo at my work. It is amazing what is possible with a computer. As far as pricing, so much more reasonable that vendors. All the work I had done, installation, two custom magnets, 2 big decals put on, plus the small ones, $75.00. I have some door scuff guards that he is putting on for me, cost- 00.00 free. Sometimes you luck out and find a friend. God Bless, Mickey
The pricing in your area may be much higher, remember I live in small town Nebraska, where people still try to help each other out.
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daveinozbikes
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 6:03 PM
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I am gathering some Tiger stuff for my cruiser's them .... so a vinyl Tiger might be something that would grab my attention.
Yeah....I have a Honda Goldwng in black with the # plate panthr (panther was gone) and I bought some panther decals for it...there you go!! I can see all those young (and not so young) girls who loves horses with decals all over the place. People like to personalise their belongings......decals do that.. Also they are cheap to post (thinking Ebay) Dave
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i_like_retro
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Posted: Sep 22, 2007, 7:59 PM
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Wow! Thanks for all the ideas! I think you guys are right about the animal approach. As soon as I read that I thought about how many things my sister has bought just because they had horses on them. lol.
Mike had a great idea too. Allowing them to choose what they want would be a good idea too.
Thanks again! If anyone else has ideas, feel free to post!! My brother and I thank you!
-Ray
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