Dieter! Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 So my dad finally got himself a bicycle, a Santa Cruz that just didn't look as finished as newer models. Not only new models of Santa Cruz bikes but any bike. http://i.imgur.com/Oo6lVQw.jpgCustom decals were in order! http://i.imgur.com/cyH8DJS.jpgFirst of all I went through Google images and found the highest quality pictures I could! http://i.imgur.com/FsEQDku.jpgAfter I had a decent size image I went through the painstaking task of tracing the image so I could change the colours at ease. I also had to find a typeface for FACTORY FORX as there was no chance I was tracing each letter of that! http://i.imgur.com/SCnT7Ll.jpgWith the artwork done and the colours chosen (with the help of a Pantone swatch!) the file is ready for print! http://i.imgur.com/QcCr1bX.jpgThanks to SignWonder Alberton for the quick and cheap laminated decals! http://i.imgur.com/I6DMdMo.jpgPeeled the old stickers off, cleaned everything up and slapped them on. Watch this video courtesy of FOX for their detailed instructions how. https://player.vimeo.com/video/105400404 WINNER WINNER FIDGET SPINNER If anyone would like me to email them the vector files just drop me a PM!
Pah Bear Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 SIr, you are a "Wonderkind". Well done. Looks awesome. When I need some decals think I'll just call you. Start a small business via The Hub.
Pah Bear Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 So if that's your dad's bike, how does yours look? Made any decals for that? Careful now. If you "say" the next request is "show us". Lol
Mr lee Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 Keen to get some feedback as to how the stickers hold up after some abuse and a few washes!
Dieter! Posted July 7, 2017 Author Posted July 7, 2017 These haven't deviated from their artwork so it can be seen as infringing goods. The artwork will just be for personal use to replace damaged stickers or to enhance aesthetics, I will send it to whoever but no money will be changing hands.
Dieter! Posted July 7, 2017 Author Posted July 7, 2017 Keen to get some feedback as to how the stickers hold up after some abuse and a few washes!I'm sure they will be fine as most of the stickers they make go on cars and motocross bikes!
Dieter! Posted July 7, 2017 Author Posted July 7, 2017 Looks factory fresh Now for the rims I have the artwork for the rims ready to go but the customer didn't want something so flashy!
ChrisF Posted July 7, 2017 Posted July 7, 2017 I have the artwork for the rims ready to go but the customer didn't want something so flashy! pesky "customers" .... nice job !! Have you played with making your own artwork - so that you could sell to clients ? May well be worth more than a bit of pocket money ....
Dieter! Posted July 7, 2017 Author Posted July 7, 2017 May well be worth more than a bit of pocket money ....I'm a bit old for pocket money It's beer money now!
Johnny Lawless Posted July 8, 2017 Posted July 8, 2017 Post another pic from the side so we can better see the shock decal as well please
Dieter! Posted July 21, 2017 Author Posted July 21, 2017 So the above bike was just stolen... Like within the last hour along with my moms. So please keep a lookout in JHB South. The **** thing is that just today it came back from a major service, new tyres, bike fitment, the works. My dads first bike since he was a child and now this. Obviously not insured yet as we needed the evaluation first. This country. I can't.
Johnny Lawless Posted July 21, 2017 Posted July 21, 2017 Oh no man!! Hopefully the custom decals help with someone identifying it. This is why I adjust my insurance on the same day of any purchase that affects the value significantly...you just NEVER know.
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