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Posted by: Van Nov 23 2011, 11:26 AM

I recently bought a vinyl cutter to do some work on my track car and some other projects. Do people in the 914 community need anything?

I've made up a porsche logo that's about 16" tall by 13" wide. Looks nice in the garage or on... well, just about anything!

Here are some pictures of what I've done:

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 23 2011, 11:44 AM

Can you make a VW circle about 20 inches in diameter?

What is the widest you can go?

Zach

Posted by: KaptKaos Nov 23 2011, 11:59 AM

How do these stick? Is there adhesive?

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 23 2011, 12:19 PM

Oh, good question. I'd be putting this on a wall.

Zach

Posted by: r_towle Nov 23 2011, 12:37 PM

One big ass Porsche Logo and One or two Big ass VW logo...I am in.

Rich

Posted by: Van Nov 23 2011, 12:40 PM

My cutter can take 24" material, but some of what I have is 15" wide. What color are you looking for Zach, for the VW logo?

The way these decals work, the vinyl has an adhesive back and is on a release liner in a big roll. The cutter is like a computerized xacto knife that cuts out the shape I want (I have to send it a vector file from Adobe Illustrator). Then I have to peel off the vinyl I don't want, leaving the final design intact on the release liner. Then I take a large piece of masking tape and apply it overtop.

To put the decal on your car, or the wall, or any reasonably smooth surface, you peel the masking tape off and the vinyl pieces are stuck to that. You put it on your surface, rub the vinyl down well (and wait a little while if you've used soapy water to ensure no air bubbles), then peel off the masking tape, leaving the vinyl behind.

For the graphics on my orange 944, I just layered the colors. The Jagermeister deer is first a yellow circle, then a brown circle with the sunburst cutout and then a white layer of the deer and the cross.

Posted by: Van Nov 23 2011, 12:43 PM

Here's a video showing how I install a windshield banner (or, in this case a 944 hatch banner):


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ-XMLCFOMc

Posted by: Van Nov 23 2011, 01:27 PM

So, here's my complex pricing scheme...

16" Porsche logo and 14" VW logo - $15 each
Priority mail shipping - $6 (unless you buy a whole lot!)
If you buy more than 1, take a $5 discount.

If you want somethething larger or smaller - contact me first to make sure I can do that size and/or have the material

Colors - I currently have: black, white, red, yellow, gray, metallic silver, brown and orange

I can order almost any color, but there will be an extra charge we'll have to work out.

Here's what a VW logo would look like:




p.s. for the VW logo, I can do that in reverse, too, depending on what you're putting it on... e.g. the white area could be a color and the black area would be whatever you put it on.

Posted by: r_towle Nov 23 2011, 01:53 PM

I would like one of each...a large porsche logo and a large VW logo.

B&W on the porsche logo
Blue and white on the VW logo....ala vw.

PM me how you want to be paid.

Rich

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Nov 23 2011, 01:54 PM

THAT IS WHAT I WANT!
Maybe a 1970s Jeep logo too.

The space I want it is 21 inches wide, and outside but sheltered.

Zach

Posted by: vintage914racer Nov 23 2011, 02:16 PM

I'm looking for a couple black decals version of the 914-6 badge found on the back of the car. Are you able to create a couple?

Also like the "Porsche" helmet visor. Can you also create one of those and if so how much?

Posted by: LotusJoe Nov 23 2011, 02:29 PM

How about a Lotus Logo!

Posted by: Van Nov 23 2011, 05:12 PM

A 914-6 badge like this?




For the helmet visor, it's the right curve for a Bell M4... yours might be a little different. Price is $10 - that's for either white Porsche on a black ribbon, or vice versa (just let me know which you want).





Sure - I found Adobe Illustrator artwork for a Lotus logo.

I also have logos for Alfa Romeo, BMW, Jaguar, Corvette, Mustang, Bugatti and Ferrari.

Posted by: orange914 Nov 23 2011, 05:36 PM

Do you do large lengths? I'm doing a VW pickup (caddy) and want some sort of mild body graphics... a subtle ghoasted tan on tan starsky & hatch strip, I think that would work with the lines. Yeah I know how subtle can that be!?

Posted by: bandjoey Nov 23 2011, 06:40 PM

Original Positive side stripes?

Posted by: Van Nov 23 2011, 08:27 PM

If you gave me pretty detailed measurments, and picked out the right color, I'm sure I can do it. I can only cut 23" wide, so we might have to do it in sections.




You mean like this? Can anyone give me the exact height?

Posted by: racerbvd Nov 23 2011, 08:38 PM

You should change the S to a $ on that..

Posted by: Socalandy Nov 23 2011, 08:59 PM

I would like 1 black and 1 yellow of the large porsche badge and a 4 black 914-6 actual size if you run them

Thanks

Posted by: Daiberl Nov 24 2011, 12:12 AM

Two 16" Porsche logo, black, how to pay?? Paypal OK??

- Juergen

Posted by: shuie Nov 24 2011, 07:35 AM

Can you do vintage Telefunken Radio decals?

Like this, but in Red instead of black:

Posted by: reharvey Nov 24 2011, 07:42 AM

How about a side stripe like this one. Ray


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Posted by: Van Nov 24 2011, 08:02 AM

Yes. What size?






I can probably work that up. Anyone else interested in this style?

Posted by: reharvey Nov 24 2011, 08:38 AM

Posted by: Series9 Nov 24 2011, 08:39 AM

I'm almost out of S9 decals. Would you like to make some of these?






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Posted by: Van Nov 24 2011, 12:04 PM

I also made some smaller Porsche shields - they are 5" tall. Only $5 each!

And the 914-6 logo is two for $5. Just cut the "-6" off and you have the 914 logo. It's exactly the same size as the metal badge on the back of the car.

Posted by: StratPlayer Nov 24 2011, 12:08 PM

Make up some various size mobil gas pegasus.


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Posted by: PeeGreen 914 Nov 24 2011, 01:27 PM

I'd love to have a Porsche logo covered by a VW logo

About 20" big would be nice.

Posted by: tradisrad Nov 25 2011, 11:25 AM

I'd love a white positive Porsche side stripe.

Posted by: Van Dec 9 2011, 01:29 PM

Any Walking Dead fans?

Posted by: bigkensteele Dec 9 2011, 07:27 PM

I would also like a pair or two of the smaller side strip in silver. Do you have a good shot of your silver stock?

Posted by: ellisor3 Dec 10 2011, 08:10 AM

You should also get added to the Member Vendor section. Very nice work.

Posted by: Mark Henry Dec 10 2011, 09:58 AM

I know we are a small club and this is small potatoes, but I'd edit this thread a bit, a couple of said companies are rabid about infringement lately.

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Dec 10 2011, 11:56 AM

A long shot, but thought I'd ask anyway. We're thinking about the follow paintscheme for Chumpcar next Summer. I have no idea where to get vinyl relatively cheap. Obviously we'd have to paint the base in one color or the other, but the striping would require vinyl to be cut. What do you guys think? Team Falken Around?



-George

Posted by: Van Dec 10 2011, 03:11 PM

Here's a picture of the vinyl colors I currently have:






Sounds like a compliment - what does it entail?





I hope, for my sake and the people I've made vinyl graphics for, that I'm not given a cease and desist order... but, get your orders in early in case it happens!





A graphic job like that is probably a "vehicle wrap" where they print on a large sheet of vinyl and then wrap/shrink-wrap the whole thing. If you're doing chump car, you're probably best off just masking that (with 3 different thicknesses of tape) and painting on the pattern. Even a hundred bucks for graphics will throw your budget off.

Posted by: Van Dec 10 2011, 03:15 PM

Here's the Pegasus artwork I have... What sizes/colors do you want?

Posted by: Van Dec 10 2011, 06:09 PM

I've made up some rocker panel / lower door artwork. Any of these designs would be $40 for a pair.

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 10 2011, 06:16 PM

You should have gotten PayPal from me either Friday or this morning. Don't recall when I sent it over.
Zach

Posted by: Van Dec 10 2011, 06:19 PM

And here's a custom one that I've been asked to do:

Posted by: Van Dec 10 2011, 06:20 PM

Zach, I've already shipped them out. Enjoy!

Posted by: bandjoey Dec 10 2011, 07:03 PM

Can't find your paypal here? Please post. Black, Postitive Door Stripe set (#2 of the 3 pictures). Will pay when I know how. Great Work. Bill

Posted by: Vacca Rabite Dec 10 2011, 08:44 PM

Sweet!

Posted by: sixnotfour Dec 11 2011, 07:49 PM

yes , I do.
I have a factory sign that was vandalized and sort of fixed.
What I will need is a horse that fits in 10.5 wide x 9.5 height gold area.
black vinyl let me know the cost. Jeff


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Posted by: PThompson509 Dec 15 2011, 01:29 PM

BTW, just received custom door stickers from Van. VERY NICE! I can't wait to put them on my car.

Kudos!

Posted by: bigkensteele Dec 15 2011, 06:35 PM

I would like two sets of the middle style in silver, please.

Can you post your paypal address?

Thanks,
Ken

Posted by: Van Dec 20 2011, 09:37 PM

My PayPal address is ivan(at)ephotomotion.com

I made this sign up for some of the 944 guys who do V8 engine swaps... Anyone here want me to change the 944 to 914?

Posted by: Strudelwagon Jan 1 2012, 01:08 PM

Hey Van,
I had a couple of questions. I was looking for some negative stripes for the lower sides like Picture #3 in the 3 example post.

I notice that your vinyl is glossy,do you have it in satin of flat?

Is the vinyl UV stable? what was the brand name.?

Are you able to cut them in one long piece?

Thanks, your stuff looks very cool.
Steve

Posted by: jcambo7 Jan 1 2012, 02:07 PM

Can you do these? Aout 6 inches long and a few inches high on the C-17? 6 inches high and 4 inches wide on the E-3?

Posted by: Van Jan 1 2012, 03:40 PM

Answers below in blue:

Posted by: jcambo7 Jan 2 2012, 11:45 AM

So how do you vector them?

Posted by: somd914 Jan 2 2012, 04:23 PM

Just wanted to post Van's work - great service, ordered Thursday, arrived Saturday.

Posted by: travisre914 Jan 2 2012, 05:17 PM

Interested in the PORSCHE side stripes for a 914. How do I order?

Posted by: Van Jan 2 2012, 05:43 PM

Sometimes it can be an automatic conversion in a high-contrast image, but sometimes it has to be redrawn.




That looks great!!




I'll send you a PM.

Posted by: Series9 Jan 3 2012, 08:30 AM

Van did a new set of Series 9 decals for me and they look great.

Thanks.

Posted by: '73-914kid Jan 3 2012, 11:44 AM

Anyone have pictures of the positive side stripes on their car? Do they match up to the originals?

Posted by: 7TPorsh Jan 3 2012, 12:00 PM

I was thinking of one like this that says "targa", to look like the old carrera script

Posted by: jsconst Feb 9 2012, 09:43 PM

I've got a vinyl sign on a door, at a job I'm working on, that has to be replaced.
Have to replace the door and paint...water damage. I've attached a couple of pictures. I'll PM you some details.

Thanks
Jeff

Posted by: rick 918-S Feb 9 2012, 09:50 PM

Van, I have that stencil for you. I forgot to mail it out. I'll get it out by monday.

Posted by: kwlane Feb 9 2012, 10:39 PM

I'd be interested in the 914-6 decals and a small vw decal in yellow to fit on the back.

Thanks

Bill

Posted by: Phil Plummer Feb 20 2012, 06:09 PM

Nice Can You make me a windshield "Porsche " sign for my 914? only have back grond black?-Phil

Posted by: Scott S Feb 20 2012, 06:22 PM

How much to get some of these in various sizes?
20 in 3", 10 in 6" and 6 in 12"

The "R" and the "H" should be in the same grey as used in the crest.


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Posted by: jim_hoyland Jul 16 2013, 06:56 AM

Are you stil making the custom stickers ? Sent a PM several months ago.....

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 16 2013, 07:25 AM

Jim,
He hasn't logged on in four months. A welfare check may be in order if someone knows him personally...

Try Joe Bob on Pelican Parts. He's in your neighborhood too...