RE: [CR]Decals - DIY.

(Example: Framebuilders:Norman Taylor)

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From: "Jon Fischer" <cuda2k@hotmail.com>
To: david.peace@dsl.pipex.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: RE: [CR]Decals - DIY.
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:02:51 -0600


David,

I would suggest contacting a few of the decal shops already mentioned in discussion and ask about the cost of printing the decals with your supplied image files. I know Mike of Velographics had two prices listed when he first started doing decals, with and without art work creation. If you supplied the vector graphic image, or if he had the decal desired already in his inventory the price was a fair bit less than if he had to create a new set of decals from supplied photos of existing decals. I'm not sure how much Mike's prices have changed since my first round of decals last year, but if you get in touch with him I'm sure you can arrange to send him the files in the correct format and have him add them to his next batch sent to the printer. The vinyl decals and printer methods will hold up better than inkjet.

Jon Fischer, Dallas TX

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From: "David Peace" <david.peace@dsl.pipex.com> To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>

Subject: [CR]Decals - DIY.

Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2006 13:53:15 -0000

I have been watching the decal discussions with great interest as I require some off-topic Fondriest decals for a early lugged Columbus frame. In my case, however, its not getting the artwork done as I can produce this myself. My problem is getting the image onto a media (either thin stick-on vinyl or traditional) that will stand the test of time when sealed under laquer. I can, at the minute, produce first rate (by my requirements) decals on my inkjet but know that within a very short period they would fade dramatically if put on a frame. Anyone know of a economic way of producing durable decals economically either by sending the images to a specialist printing firm or, for example, by laser.

Dave Peace
East Riding of Yorkshire
England