RazMan
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 02:55 PM |
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Ideas for Vinyl Graphics Please Guys
I am thinking of applying some graphics to my finished car in an effort to make the rather plain paintwork a little more dynamic - mainly the side
view. It ocurred to me that there is a wealth of experience on here and I would really value any ideas or suggestions from you guys. I am open to
literally ANYTHING but I would ideally like to disguise the many shut lines that are on the sides
First of all, here is a 'blank canvas'
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 02:56 PM |
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Five minutes in Corel Draw and I came up with this ....... a bit naiive but you get the gist of the way I'm going
 
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 02:59 PM |
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Now I would really love to see what you guys can come up with - a magazine feature is looming on the horizon and I would ideally like to get it done
before the photo shoot 
If your design is used I will of course give you due credit in the feature.
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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ayoungman
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:09 PM |
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No designs yet, but I really like the ultra shiny 'chrome' effect vinyl. Really look good on your very modern car. Just a Thought !
This car used it at Brands !
 
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"just like that !"
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Humbug
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:12 PM |
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Personally, mate, I think your "blank canvas" looks pretty damn good! The shut lines look fairly even and tight, so they add to the
technical look... just MHO, anyway.
If you are dead set on doing something, how about a Ford GT40 style graphic, maybe extended to cover the whole bottom side panel - in white/off-white,
with a logo or name cut out so you can see the body colour through.
 
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:13 PM |
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chequers?
 
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:19 PM |
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stripe like the ford above?
 
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:26 PM |
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The single stripe is an interesting idea although I am not sure about the yellow - maybe silver as the rest of the car is in blue & grey.
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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adampage
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:26 PM |
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Another vote for....
... leaving it simple.
It's a great shape, lovely paint job, (and cool headlights too!) so why clutter it up with silly patterns, stripes, etc?
While you might be lucky and find a really cool design, there's a good chance it might just look naff.
Just MHO of course....
Adam.
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macnab
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:27 PM |
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When I read that you nearly got a big NNOOO!! as I thought you were going to do it 'Fast & Furious' Style, i.e totally spoil it....
But I like the bottom one with the yellow stripes.
Then again your car is perfect as it is. I think you car looks more sophisticated and exotic just as it is and graphics or stripes would just lower
the tone of the car. Much like doing the same thing to a Ferrari.
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:33 PM |
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pinstriping 1
 
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macnab
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:35 PM |
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see...good example off what not to do
sorry Hammerhead
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:36 PM |
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silver (well as close as i can get)
 
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:36 PM |
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Pinstriping ....... erm ....... no 
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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SeaBass
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:37 PM |
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macnab
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:38 PM |
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yeah things are going from bad to worse now...
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SeaBass
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:39 PM |
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I do like Hammerheads interpretation of the classic Ford Stripes... Can't go wrong with those.
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SeaBass
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:39 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by macnab
yeah things are going from bad to worse now...
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I'm waiting to see your effort pal !!!
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macnab
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:40 PM |
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you should do a poll
a) Leave it as it is
b) F&$k it up...
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SeaBass
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by macnab
b) F&$k it up...
All in your humble opinion of course...
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02GF74
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:44 PM |
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silver fat stripe along the bottom looks fine;
can you paint the top (removeable?) the same colour (silver) to make is less obvious?
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macnab
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:45 PM |
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I am a expert at f&^king up cars with stripes. Taunt me again and I'll attach a picture of one off my bluebirds...I will you know
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RazMan
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:46 PM |
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or ...
c) enhance it a little
The only removable bits are the windows (so it is a sort of T top I suppose)
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Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:46 PM |
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come on macnab what have you got??
 
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westcost1
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| posted on 31/1/07 at 03:47 PM |
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NOOOOOOOO!
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