uk decal makers??

[colmo]

Originally Posted by blitzboy

nice idea colmo , i ve got a craftrobo plotter that can cut out logos and images but the trouble is the medai paper as its not cheap and would it be water proof , if its on the insde of the shell then i supose it would be , but nitro fuel is the other problem too and this does get on the inside

The media does work out cheaper than pre-made decals, especially custom ones! I think it's 50p per A4 sheet? That's a lot of decals.

I believe the printed decals are waterproof (pigment is also more water-resistant than dye), but you could use an over-laminate. I asked Steve at QP Media about over-laminate, and he offered me some B-grade (has a sticky 5mm edge) clear glossy vinyl for the purpose. I believe he said there's be some proper over-laminate in soon.

Steve suggested a few fine coats of clear acrylic lacquer spray for protecting the decal - I'd use this on the inside too before paint application. I suppose a layer of tape over the decal on the inside would also aid water-resistance.

[blitzboy]

got prices now so just having a sort out and picking up some testers tomorrow guys

[m@_c]

How do you print the stickers you produce for review cars etc Jimmy?

[bigred5765]

my guess is a specialist vinyl printer,

[colmo]

Originally Posted by bigred5765

my guess is a specialist vinyl printer,

I got a quote from my nearest sign/graphics printer, provided I did all the designs - I think it was £25-ish for a 50cm strip (forgotten how wide, but A2 I think), with costs plummeting for additional printing. Most of the cost was for setup.

Another option if you're serious is buy a Robo Craft vinyl cutter and printable vinyl, and DIY.

[bigred5765]

tried it that way it does work but i would recomend ether a clear spray finish over the top, or thin clear vinyl

[colmo]

Originally Posted by bigred5765

tried it that way it does work but i would recomend ether a clear spray finish over the top, or thin clear vinyl

Or print them in mirror image and stick them on the inside before painting