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jules1200 · 05-09-2013, 10:16 AM

Hi Guys, as you know I got my car a couple of weeks ago & I took it to my 'decal guy' today for some work. From the moment I bought it, I thought this would look kinda' cool. I really like it what you rekon?

jules1200 · 05-09-2013, 10:41 AM

stray bullitt · 05-09-2013, 12:13 PM

Looks good. I always think black cars are a bit...er...black, so anything to add a splash of colour is refreshing.

Did you buy the decals pre-cut, or can they be generated by local vehicle signmakers?

Cruuzin LV · 05-09-2013, 12:32 PM

Looks like the deceptaicon version of bumblebee.

jules1200 · 05-09-2013, 12:35 PM

These were done by a company near Nottingham, who does lots of decals for my motorcycle business. He basically 'made' these on the car from scratch. Amazing to watch, they make it look dead easy (which we all know, it's not) he even did the pin stripe around the edge, by hand & it's bang on.
The beauty with these are, when you get board, just rip 'em off & either leave it or choose any one from about 10,000 colours they have.

2010 SSRS · 05-09-2013, 12:48 PM

I love it, first thing I think of is my Pittsburgh Steelers

stray bullitt · 05-09-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jules1200

He basically 'made' these on the car from scratch. Amazing to watch, they make it look dead easy (which we all know, it's not) he even did the pin stripe around the edge, by hand & it's bang on.

Wow! That is one skilled craftsman. I'm impressed.

jules1200 · 05-09-2013, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I love it, first thing I think of is my Pittsburgh Steelers

Go Steelers

strych9 · 05-09-2013, 02:56 PM

I see he has an Exacto knife in hand, apparently trimming after the install? How does one do that without cutting into the paint??

jules1200 · 05-09-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by strych9

I see he has an Exacto knife in hand, apparently trimming after the install? How does one do that without cutting into the paint??

I asked the same question, as you can imagine. What he does is literally 'rest' it on the decal, it does not even cut the decal, but then as he lifts it back off the paintwork, he can, almost tear the decal, as it were, on the line the blade has made. He is awesome, done it for years.

RickGM · 05-10-2013, 12:48 AM

That's an amazing bit of work and an amazing transformation (no pun intended). A big "approve/like" from me.

It costs £400 for Chevvy to put their stripes on so could be an option for any future purchasers of new cars. (assuming your man charges less!)

jules1200 · 05-10-2013, 03:39 AM

Ok guys, a few have asked the question, so here it is. They will cost you £150.00 fitted & they will fit them while you wait, subject to booking the car in, obviously.
They can do any amount of colour/finish options, but they can tell you more about that. He is reluctant to cut them & send them 'ready done' as it were, because of the way they wrap over the edge of the bonnet bulge, so taking your car for them to fit them, is the only real option.
If you are interested, or want more info, give them a call on 0115 944 3111 ask for Graham or Ted & they will tell you all you need to know.
They are 'The Image Works' in place called Ilkeston, not far from Nottingham/Derby
www.the-image-works.co.uk

Cheers Julian

RickGM · 05-10-2013, 04:05 AM

That's incredibly cheap IMO. I had a seat cowl painted on a Honda some years back to match my Camel race rep colours and for that alone I paid over £100 !!

That's a bookmark site for me. Mmmmm ...

jules1200 · 05-10-2013, 04:14 AM

Yes, I know you are a bike man Rick, they are the Dogs Do Dars, on all the bike stuff. They do loads of the race team stuff etc, but it's all there on their site.

05-09-2013, 10:16 AM	#1
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333	Illegitimate B'stard Brother of Bumble Bee? Hi Guys, as you know I got my car a couple of weeks ago & I took it to my 'decal guy' today for some work. From the moment I bought it, I thought this would look kinda' cool. I really like it what you rekon?

05-09-2013, 12:48 PM	#6
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	I love it, first thing I think of is my Pittsburgh Steelers __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-09-2013, 02:56 PM	#9
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	I see he has an Exacto knife in hand, apparently trimming after the install? How does one do that without cutting into the paint?? __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

05-10-2013, 12:48 AM	#11
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	That's an amazing bit of work and an amazing transformation (no pun intended). A big "approve/like" from me. It costs £400 for Chevvy to put their stripes on so could be an option for any future purchasers of new cars. (assuming your man charges less!) __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

05-10-2013, 04:05 AM	#13
RickGM Drives: 2013 SS V8 L99 Magnusson Heartbeat Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South Leicestershire, United Kingdom Posts: 888 View My Garage	That's incredibly cheap IMO. I had a seat cowl painted on a Honda some years back to match my Camel race rep colours and for that alone I paid over £100 !! That's a bookmark site for me. Mmmmm ... __________________ UK Camaro Owner. One of a few.

05-09-2013, 10:41 AM	#2
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333

05-09-2013, 12:13 PM	#3
stray bullitt Drives: Bentley Continental GT. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire, England Posts: 1,022	Looks good. I always think black cars are a bit...er...black, so anything to add a splash of colour is refreshing. Did you buy the decals pre-cut, or can they be generated by local vehicle signmakers?

05-09-2013, 12:32 PM	#4
Cruuzin LV Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 387	Looks like the deceptaicon version of bumblebee.

05-09-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333	These were done by a company near Nottingham, who does lots of decals for my motorcycle business. He basically 'made' these on the car from scratch. Amazing to watch, they make it look dead easy (which we all know, it's not) he even did the pin stripe around the edge, by hand & it's bang on. The beauty with these are, when you get board, just rip 'em off & either leave it or choose any one from about 10,000 colours they have.

05-10-2013, 03:39 AM	#12
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333	Ok guys, a few have asked the question, so here it is. They will cost you £150.00 fitted & they will fit them while you wait, subject to booking the car in, obviously. They can do any amount of colour/finish options, but they can tell you more about that. He is reluctant to cut them & send them 'ready done' as it were, because of the way they wrap over the edge of the bonnet bulge, so taking your car for them to fit them, is the only real option. If you are interested, or want more info, give them a call on 0115 944 3111 ask for Graham or Ted & they will tell you all you need to know. They are 'The Image Works' in place called Ilkeston, not far from Nottingham/Derby www.the-image-works.co.uk Cheers Julian

05-10-2013, 04:14 AM	#14
jules1200 Drives: Delorean DMC12, Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 333	Yes, I know you are a bike man Rick, they are the Dogs Do Dars, on all the bike stuff. They do loads of the race team stuff etc, but it's all there on their site.