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Posted by: budk Sep 28 2013, 09:36 AM
I have a commercial cooler in my garage for beer. It's the typical 22 or 25 cf cooler with a glass front door. It will hold about 20 cases of beer if fully stocked. 
Above the door is a sign that is backlighted. It currently has a coke graphic but I would like something more garage related. I have an extra piece of plexiglass for it and it's 8.5" H x 29" L.
Anyone have a Porsche graphic that I could have printed on vinyl (I assume) and would look good when back lit at that size? Maybe even a 914 or Bumblebee graphic? 
I'm open to suggestions.
Posted by: kg6dxn Sep 28 2013, 09:53 AM
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 28 2013, 10:02 AM
Can you backlight in yellow? If so, install black vinyl with PORSCHE cut out to emulate the side stripe of the Bumble Bee.
Posted by: budk Sep 28 2013, 02:57 PM
IT's a fluorescent lamp.... not sure if I can get one in yellow, but that's a good idea.
Posted by: Jon H. Sep 28 2013, 03:20 PM
IT's a fluorescent lamp.... not sure if I can get one in yellow, but that's a good idea.
You can get sleeves that slide over the tube in various colours, not sure where though.
jon
Posted by: budk Sep 28 2013, 04:30 PM
IT's a fluorescent lamp.... not sure if I can get one in yellow, but that's a good idea.
You can get sleeves that slide over the tube in various colours, not sure where though.
jon
They make a flexible gel sleeve called gamtube that slides over the tube... it comes in a range of yellows'. That might be the cheapest option. But I would still have to figure out how to get Porsche printed on a black vinyl that I would then cut out the logo with an exacto knife carefully enough that it wouldn't look like shit.
Posted by: poorsche914 Sep 28 2013, 07:31 PM
No need to cut with an exacto knife... have the vinyl cut and they can remove the "unwanted" parts.
Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 28 2013, 07:48 PM
Find a local vinyl cutter, bring your plexi-glass piece and your idea. (photo, sketch, etc) And they will get it done.
I took a tracing off Sandy's car before I stripped the stripe. I brought in my computer and showed him my Area51Werks logo and had him add it to the stripe. I think it was $ 50.00 out the door. The point is you can take an idea to them and they will make it work. Love the beer cooler thing.
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Posted by: bigkensteele Sep 28 2013, 09:17 PM
If you PM username Van, he can make you whatever you want. Not too pricey either.
Posted by: boxsterfan Sep 28 2013, 09:43 PM
I have a commercial cooler in my garage for beer. It's the typical 22 or 25 cf cooler with a glass front door. It will hold about 20 cases of beer if fully stocked.
Above the door is a sign that is backlighted. It currently has a coke graphic but I would like something more garage related. I have an extra piece of plexiglass for it and it's 8.5" H x 29" L.
Anyone have a Porsche graphic that I could have printed on vinyl (I assume) and would look good when back lit at that size? Maybe even a 914 or Bumblebee graphic?
I'm open to suggestions.
More importantly, what is the status of the quantity of beer in the cooler?
Posted by: budk Sep 29 2013, 05:45 AM
More importantly, what is the status of the quantity of beer in the cooler?
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Thanks for all the great suggestions. I'll go the route of having someone cut it for me.... whether local or a forum member.
Stock in the cooler changes constantly, right now there are 2 cases of Sam Adams Octoberfest, 4 cases of Sam Adams Pumpkin, a case of Guinness, 2 cases of Kellerweis, case of Yuengling and some miscellaneous leftovers.
Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 29 2013, 07:55 AM
Rick I love your subtle modification to the Porsche stripe. Very cool.
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