Technical ART, How to make your own 'Vintage' decals!

Man the quality of the tech this week is amazing. And it's only Tuesday. Right on...

 

60's, your WAY off! That Whizzer kit was built in Pontiac Michigan and Monark was based in Chicago! Only the fuel is Canadian, with Maple Syrup added to 'sweeten' the exhaust sound.

 

Very cool post Rick. Nice Canajun touch too.

Here are some suppliers:

http://www.decal-paper.com/inkjet.html

http://www.lazertran.com/

 

Any problems with the ink bleeding when you shoot it with clear?

1-Shot makes a UV resistant clear designed for use over thermal prints.
It is available in spray cans and quarts.
VERY clear,none of the usual amber tone.But it's NOT fuel proof.

I wonder if you can shoot automotive clear over water decals? Or would they melt?

 

Thanks BigA. It's a subtle touch but it's all there...

 

Unkl, I tried and it melts... Krylon has a 'milder' VOC content.

 

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Great post! I assume you could flip your image, and put them on the inside of your windows? Most of the ones I see in boneyard cars are on the inside (reversed).


JOE

 

Very Nice !!!

Very Impressive Post!!

Steve

 

Wow Junkyard, that's EXACTLY what I did in my '53:
- I actually applied it to the sticky side of a piece of clear adhesive mylar THEN stuck the acetate on the windshield:

 

whizzerick,
In reference to my comment about the origins of the bike and gas,
That’s just a minor logistical technicality
You still get my vote

 

TECH TIP: That decal paper is expensive and you'll want to experiment, right? Then take advantage of the 'enveloppe' feature of your inkjet printer! EVERY printer has a #10 enveloppe setting, it's THE most popular size in the world. Slice your paper at #10 size (large enough for 2 decals) and voila!: twice the surface for twice the fun!

 

great post...Whiz you rock man

 

Or just save a flattened copy and paste as many as will fit on the 8.5 x 11 paper. You should easily fit 6 on 1 page, depending on your size, of course.

 

Great Post-
I can see an alternative way to put the club moniker on the rear window. I like the Clear Mylar idea.
-Rich

 

Hey Whizzer - How do you install the decal? I'm concerned about smearing the ink jet ink during the wetting processes. How do you get around it? Does the sealer you mentioned earlier solve that problem? Fuckin' awesome can't wait to try it.

 

You can restore faded gauge faces or even make custom ones once you master the process. Thanks for the insights.

 

Damn... you da man. You're damn good at photoshop there buddy... amazing work you did with the font there, that was really impressive. Definatly something I'm trying soon!

 

Another great post. I've got a few decals I've been looking for that I do have images of. I'm going to try this out this weekend.

Thanks

 

Jojo, you are right: the clear helps a lot. That, and a quick dip. You'll ruin a few and then get the hang of it.

 

Tommy, good tip.
That's how I do my Whizzer speedo faces.
I start with a beat up bike speedo and Presto!: it's Whizzerized!

 

Awesome post!

I didn't realize that one could buy the transfer paper. That's exciting news.

As an aside, I am currently working on a big illustration project for a client, churning out Illustrator versions of the nine most popular house architectural styles in America. Whoo! I bet everyone will want one of THOSE on their windhshield.

"Yeah, it's a Cape Cod. Wanna race?"

 

Awesome post.
Now that we have the technology, who's gonna whip up a batch of HAMB decals?

 

this is so fucking cool. thanks man.

 

Nappy, Hamb decals would be awesome but they would have to be lacquer based - the REAL stuff.

 

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Apply: Soak as per instructions, apply CAREFULLY! This paper is ultrathin.

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Do the instructions include spraying Krylon clear on your printed decal? (the ones I've seen do.) If so, is that necessary? Does that help with the thinness?

Great post!

 

Yes, clear IS mandatory. I should have shown it in the post but I had to go in the garage to spray! A thin coat of 'matte' clear really brightens the color and gives the decal a soft 'sheen' as well as protection.

 

whizzerick:
If you're going to pilot a Whizzer, you need to take along the right drink!

 

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Hamb decals... would have to be lacquer based - the REAL stuff.





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How much difference would there be,visually?

I'm guessing the old style were thicker,and would stand up better.
Now if someone could do a post on making your own Lacquer based water decals,
THAT would really be something.

 

Awesome!!!!!