Title: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: alibongo on June 01, 2009, 07:04:22 pm
Guys, am thinking of tarting up the horsebox for L/M can anyone tell me if it will be ok to put stickers on the GRP sides? will they come off ok and will they leave any residue?
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Snoring Rhino on June 01, 2009, 07:15:23 pm
I think Brad got his magnetic ones from Vista Print.
Apprently he had a discussion with a very distingwished gentelman in the car park of the Compleat Angler who's attention had been bought to the Team Zarse sign. It went something along the lines of: "Can I help you"(Brad), "That sign says somthing disgusting" (Old Gent), "No it doesnt" (Brad) "It does if you take the Z away" (Old gent), Well dont take the F88king Z away then" (Brad).
Apprently he had a discussion with a very distingwished gentelman in the car park of the Compleat Angler who's attention had been bought to the Team Zarse sign. It went something along the lines of: "Can I help you"(Brad), "That sign says somthing disgusting" (Old Gent), "No it doesnt" (Brad) "It does if you take the Z away" (Old gent), Well dont take the F88king Z away then" (Brad).
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Mr. Rick on June 01, 2009, 07:25:17 pm
It went something along the lines of: "Can I help you"(Brad), "That sign says somthing disgusting" (Old Gent), "No it doesnt" (Brad) "It does if you take the Z away" (Old gent), Well dont take the F88king Z away then" (Brad).
Priceless ;)
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: alibongo on June 01, 2009, 07:34:59 pm
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 01, 2009, 08:42:39 pm
The old gent sounds very unHip perhaps he was jealous cos his bum had fallen off.
t.
t.
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 01, 2009, 08:50:00 pm
I have had some stickers made up for my car.
Told the sign company it was for the car and was not going to be put on forever, so must be able to take them off with no damage to the paint.
Been doing this for the last 3 years and so far no problem. It will depend on the paintwork your putting them on.
When you take them off choose a hot day and they should come off dead easy or use a hairdryer to soften the glue under.
If any glue left on the paintwork try a bit of WD40, that worked when I took the stickers off my van, and they had been on there for years.
Oh yea, before you put them on, make sure the paintwork is clean and dry.
Failing that, Paddy will know more than me, I think he has a bit of experiance with stickers ;D
So are we going to see a Gulf colours horse box? Cool
Told the sign company it was for the car and was not going to be put on forever, so must be able to take them off with no damage to the paint.
Been doing this for the last 3 years and so far no problem. It will depend on the paintwork your putting them on.
When you take them off choose a hot day and they should come off dead easy or use a hairdryer to soften the glue under.
If any glue left on the paintwork try a bit of WD40, that worked when I took the stickers off my van, and they had been on there for years.
Oh yea, before you put them on, make sure the paintwork is clean and dry.
Failing that, Paddy will know more than me, I think he has a bit of experiance with stickers ;D
So are we going to see a Gulf colours horse box? Cool
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Martini...LB on June 01, 2009, 10:11:11 pm
A bit of soapy water helps to position them without sticking too quickly, then work from the middle out with a bit of plastic (like a credit card) to smooth them out and get rid of the bubbles. Hairdryer is good for removal.
>Martini...LB
>Martini...LB
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Kev_mk3 on June 01, 2009, 11:49:14 pm
neils stickers are great
did my car last year -
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/Lemans%20Ring%2008/Picture293.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/Lemans%20Ring%2008/Picture205.jpg)
wish i left the rear window one on now mind but really easy to take off aswell :)
did my car last year -
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/Lemans%20Ring%2008/Picture293.jpg)
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a74/kev_mk3/Lemans%20Ring%2008/Picture205.jpg)
wish i left the rear window one on now mind but really easy to take off aswell :)
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: alibongo on June 02, 2009, 12:35:38 am
I have had some stickers made up for my car.
Told the sign company it was for the car and was not going to be put on forever, so must be able to take them off with no damage to the paint.
Been doing this for the last 3 years and so far no problem. It will depend on the paintwork your putting them on.
When you take them off choose a hot day and they should come off dead easy or use a hairdryer to soften the glue under.
If any glue left on the paintwork try a bit of WD40, that worked when I took the stickers off my van, and they had been on there for years.
Oh yea, before you put them on, make sure the paintwork is clean and dry.
Failing that, Paddy will know more than me, I think he has a bit of experiance with stickers ;D
So are we going to see a Gulf colours horse box? Cool
Told the sign company it was for the car and was not going to be put on forever, so must be able to take them off with no damage to the paint.
Been doing this for the last 3 years and so far no problem. It will depend on the paintwork your putting them on.
When you take them off choose a hot day and they should come off dead easy or use a hairdryer to soften the glue under.
If any glue left on the paintwork try a bit of WD40, that worked when I took the stickers off my van, and they had been on there for years.
Oh yea, before you put them on, make sure the paintwork is clean and dry.
Failing that, Paddy will know more than me, I think he has a bit of experiance with stickers ;D
So are we going to see a Gulf colours horse box? Cool
Well the wife calls our camper "the horsebox" ;D I did have a few ideas along that line.......... all depends on cost's! The sides are made of GRP I just dont want to have to spend two weeks trying to scrape stickers off on our return from l/m
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 02, 2009, 01:59:04 am
When you said horse box, I imagined this one - but full size
(http://www.vectisdirect.co.uk/images/super/CORE3019-1-ME.jpg)
(http://www.vectisdirect.co.uk/images/super/CORE3019-1-ME.jpg)
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: JDS on June 02, 2009, 08:16:17 am
We have them on/off our camper and trailer all the time for motocross - all GRP sides and no issues at all as long as you use a reputable 'printer' (we generally use 3M cut viynal graphics). Take them off using a hairdryer to loosen up the adhesive and was and polish after and volla, no marks left.
Best of luck!
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs026.snc1/3132_105013385336_36667500336_2452795_6073968_n.jpg)
Best of luck!
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs026.snc1/3132_105013385336_36667500336_2452795_6073968_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Lazy B'stard on June 02, 2009, 09:57:42 am
(http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9744.0;attach=6376)
Thats got to be the worst bit of photoshopping I have seen all week chris. Result!!
Thats got to be the worst bit of photoshopping I have seen all week chris. Result!!
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: alibongo on June 02, 2009, 07:36:55 pm
Ha ha ha Si, I only just discovered the way to do that last nite (whats paintshop lol?) problem is my laptop has not got a steering wheel ;D
Anyway thanks for your assurance JDS that I wont have to resort to useing a paint scraper to remove stickers maybe you might like to pop over to show me how.......................... :D
Anyway thanks for your assurance JDS that I wont have to resort to useing a paint scraper to remove stickers maybe you might like to pop over to show me how.......................... :D
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on June 02, 2009, 10:55:59 pm
I have just spoken to Paddy and it looks like mine are all systems go! Should have delivery saturday! ;D
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: JDS on June 02, 2009, 11:31:00 pm
Ha ha ha Si, I only just discovered the way to do that last nite (whats paintshop lol?) problem is my laptop has not got a steering wheel ;D
Anyway thanks for your assurance JDS that I wont have to resort to useing a paint scraper to remove stickers maybe you might like to pop over to show me how.......................... :D
Anyway thanks for your assurance JDS that I wont have to resort to useing a paint scraper to remove stickers maybe you might like to pop over to show me how.......................... :D
Happily, however, Paddy is the expert (he told me how to do it ::) )
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on June 03, 2009, 12:12:35 am
Fingers crossed we will get to see my attempts ;D
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: alibongo on June 03, 2009, 11:49:09 pm
Well it sure is hard to teach an old dog new tricks 8)
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on June 03, 2009, 11:57:57 pm
Fingers crossed we will get to see my attempts ;D
Its in the hands of the international express delivery people. everything crossed now :oTitle: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Canada Phil on June 04, 2009, 05:34:06 am
Having put on and removed lots of cut vinyl stickers. I recomend you wax the surface (car polish) before instalation and buy the thicker vinyl the cheaper thin stuff is more difficult to remove. The hairdryer works a treat for removal. GRP is no problem as long as the surface is relativly smooth.
Thank you for finally asking a question i knew the answer to 8)
Phil
Thank you for finally asking a question i knew the answer to 8)
Phil
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: alibongo on June 04, 2009, 11:56:49 pm
Having put on and removed lots of cut vinyl stickers. I recomend you wax the surface (car polish) before instalation and buy the thicker vinyl the cheaper thin stuff is more difficult to remove. The hairdryer works a treat for removal. GRP is no problem as long as the surface is relativly smooth.
Thank you for finally asking a question i knew the answer to 8)
Phil
Thank you for finally asking a question i knew the answer to 8)
Phil
Cheers Phil stickers arrive on sat so I had better get busy with the polish.................... :'(
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Martini...LB on June 05, 2009, 12:01:44 am
Don't forget soapy water to help with maneuverability.
>Martini...LB
>Martini...LB
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: nickliv on June 05, 2009, 10:31:55 am
Don't forget soapy water to help with maneuverability.
>Martini...LB
>Martini...LB
sorry, what are we talking about now?
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: Snoring Rhino on June 05, 2009, 11:01:37 am
Don't forget soapy water to help with maneuverability.
>Martini...LB
>Martini...LB
sorry, what are we talking about now?
Title: Re: Vehicle Graphics
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 05, 2009, 11:06:15 am
Don't forget soapy water to help with maneuverability.
>Martini...LB
>Martini...LB
Was told, when u use washing up liquid to make the water nice and soapy. Go and buy the cheapest stuff, no smelly stuff and with other stuff added.
As this dries with marks every where.
Little hint from one of my sign companies I work for - occasionally.
