Thread: Vinyl graphics Vs. Paint

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got any more cool fonts? hey i should get one of these programs this is fun

I'd be interested in using them on my big RC airplanes...warbirds. Nose art is very difficult to get anyone to paint and decals just look out of place. Weight is always a concern so thin light weight is the order of the day.

Gas the orange looks the best . Quarter is the best place since hopefully thats what someone else will see.

how about red,blue, green???????? im just guessing differnt ideas.

My initial impression was that this thread was about vinyl graphics like the vinyl wraps that nearly cover the entire car. I have seen some that I would seriously consider using if the design was to my liking and the pricing was reasonable. There is a company name Ape Wraps that did a complete vinyl wrap on a Nova for Horsepower TV. It was really pretty cool. I could see using that stuff versus a complete and very expesive paint job. Currently they are doing vinyls for trucks and custom stuff. Would be nice if they got more involved in art work for rods and customs.

Here is the link for the Nova wrap: http://www.apewraps.com/spike-tv.asp

These were some of the same questions I would ask, considering I've seen some pretty pricey vinyl jobs. If I ever have catalyst poisoning, I'll buy the equipment and sell vinyl. I'll let you know how it works out. :-)

Well, I guess I am guilty!

I tell my kids not to make the mistake of believing that everyone else thinks the same as you. I would have bet a weeks pay that the majority of members here would reject the vinyl as a viable option for custom graphics. I should listen to my own advise. :-(

Maybe it's a function of my being a member of the "baby boomer" generation. I believe we have been conditioned through our experiences that paint was the only reliable way to do things. Perhaps the large age spead our members has shown me that there is more of a market for vinyl today than I thought.

You learn something new every day. :-)

After seeing some of the vinyl wrap commercial jobs in town, I will have to say that I am impressed with what is possible! How it fits into the custom world may be more a function of style, and the operator's artistic ability.

Obviously, it won't fix a rustout or a dent, make a fender fit right, or give a car that "coffee table finish", but I can see it being an alternative for graphics. I don't think it is much of a stretch to guess we will be seeing more people using it.

Originally Posted by DennyW

Hey, maybe someone should develop a complete vinyl paste on for a paint job. Boy, that would be fun to watch them put that on.

This just occured to me! Say you have an old Datsun, and can't afford a high demand car of some sort. You simply go down to the vinyl store with top, side, front, and back pictures of a '57 Bel Air.......Have it printed on vinyl.....and installed on your Datsun! .....and make sure the '57 in the pictures has a killer paint gloss!

Wadda ya think? :-)

Originally Posted by DennyW

There ya go !!! You can just tell people it is a little short 57.

I was just thinking also, what do you do if you get a scratch ? How would you patch that ? I mean, a full cover has to be pretty expensive to do. Unlike paint where you would just do a panel section to repair it.

If you go over to WalMart, they have swimming pool patch kits. :-)~

got any other neat fonts denny?

your doing great!

Vinyl life on mine is suppossed to be a 7 year fade life . This will be my 4th summer and so far they are like new when cleaned up . My truck sits outside 24 - 7 and its only inside at the dealer when it visits. In my case as for repair i call the supplier he has my file and can cut any section out needed . Here is the lay outs we tried just a few .

Denny im related so it is cheap . I could imagine that if you were shopping $500 installed or more. There program is like bending light things are moved and fit to truck

I dont have photoshop so i can't compare , But watching them manipulate graphic's is fun .