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Geoff738 · September 5th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Ok,

This has been covered before.

Kinda.

A recent query got the response to use the search function because this has been covered before.

So, why am I asking again? Cuz I did a search and went back 7 or 8 pages and found a link to a guy's email address, a suggestion to try ebay (I did - there's a few).

But I didn't really find any threads with pictures of decals/ reviews that the poster had ordered, and contact info or links. (Other than the email address and the vague suggestion to try ebay. Could be i used a poor search term and highly likely that the info is out there on this forum. It's just not all together in one place that I could find). I did see lots of nice decals that folks here had made themselves. I got some ideas about what direction I'd like to go, but not really who to order from. (I'm not going to make my own - no printer, not interested in tracking down the paper if I did, or downloading the fonts I want etc.)

So, anybody out there actually order a decal and get it made? Are you satisfied with it?

Thanks,
Geoff

mrmorrison · September 5th, 2009, 07:18 PM

*crickets*

JCBurke59 · September 5th, 2009, 07:30 PM

I had these made by GEOCHA from the ReRanch board (not sure if he hangs here also).
If you search for him over there you will find lots of info. When I got mine, turnaround time was just a couple of days.

ToadLC · September 5th, 2009, 07:35 PM

I've used a seller on Ebay named "brauskoh" several times. I sent him an idea of what I wanted and he came through with a winner every time. A couple examples of his work:

Southern Ill Electrics · September 5th, 2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToadLC

I've used a seller on Ebay named "brauskoh" several times. I sent him an idea of what I wanted and he came through with a winner every time. A couple examples of his work:

I have a order with Trey......but He says item shipped and its been 2 weeks.....His stuff looks fantastic !!!!

But I need these decals.......I'll give him some more time.

ToadLC · September 5th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern Ill Electrics

I have a order with Trey......but He says item shipped and its been 2 weeks.....His stuff looks fantastic !!!!

But I need these decals.......I'll give him some more time.

Unfortunately he is kinda slow, but he does nice work.

Southern Ill Electrics · September 5th, 2009, 09:00 PM

I just talked with him......I want them now but I want them right and his stuff looks great.......ToadLC ,your look great and were pretty much as to why I went with him.........Cool, stuff.

Colt W. Knight · September 5th, 2009, 10:50 PM

If you don't want metallic colors or white, waterslide decals are the way to go, because you create them however you want. Plus they are cheap as hell, and easy to make.

TeleJelly · September 5th, 2009, 11:41 PM

I just went to my local sign co. that does vinyl and ordered some decals, they are black outline filled in with gold. It seemed to be a thin enough mil that it would sit right under some lacquer...or I just spent $23 to learn a lesson!

JerKap · September 6th, 2009, 12:57 AM

I found this site,, not sure if it's what you need ,, you will have to check it out.

http://www.decalkits.com/customdecal.php

olaftheholy · September 7th, 2009, 05:12 AM

x that

jcw · September 7th, 2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToadLC

Unfortunately he is kinda slow, but he does nice work.

Another vote for Trey, and yes, he is kind of slow, but he does REALLY nice work.

ToadLC · September 7th, 2009, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcw

Another vote for Trey, and yes, he is kind of slow, but he does REALLY nice work.

Honestly, if I had to choose, I prefer a nice decal over getting it quickly.

shades · September 7th, 2009, 06:03 PM

Another vote for Trey, yep he is kinda slow but well worth the wait.
I've bought many decals from him and not the first problem to date.

LuvN Guitars · September 7th, 2009, 07:38 PM

I've had great decals from Mike at this email address, jake_me@hotmail.com
I've used several of his replica types for repairs and custom work where the original decals were damaged or couldn't be saved.
Otherwise I make my own with laser decal paper on a laser printer, I don't use metalic inks in my own logos so laser is OK and I don't get any adverse reactions with various finishes over the top of them.

jkingma · September 7th, 2009, 08:05 PM

I make my own on a laser printer with waterslide decal paper.

chipbutty24 · September 9th, 2009, 12:30 AM

Hey I live in Stoney Creek near Fifty Road. So strange to see someone from Grimsby on here!

olaftheholy · September 9th, 2009, 07:42 AM

anyone ever used (i did) the decal site you are asked to not name on the forums?
They have excellent, if somewhat larger decals from a well known brand and do (if you ask nice) customwork too...

B Valley · September 9th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkingma

I make my own on a laser printer with waterslide decal paper.

John,
Where do you find waterslide decal paper, locally or online?
PS: I really like your "Built by hand in a garage" on your decal.

I have printed on clear transparency plastic sheets in the past. It's a little thicker than paper, but you can drop it right on as you're clear coating the headstock, and then clearcoat over the top. The decals are probably easier as you have time to move them around and get them right where you want them.

jkingma · September 9th, 2009, 08:39 AM

I got it on ebay from THIS SELLER.

I used to use some thicker stuff too but it took way too many clear coats to cover up the edge. With the thin waterslide paper it only takes 5 or 6 coats of clear.

The only problem with it is keeping it flat while you are working it into place. Its like trying to use cling wrap in the wind.

B Valley · September 9th, 2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkingma

I got it on ebay from THIS SELLER.

I used to use some thicker stuff too but it took way too many clear coats to cover up the edge. With the thin waterslide paper it only takes 5 or 6 coats of clear.

The only problem with it is keeping it flat while you are working it into place. Its like trying to use cling wrap in the wind.

I'll order some and give it a try. Every description I've read by different sellers has a different disclaimer about clear coats on the decal or cracking if you do clear coat. My concern was the clear coat reacting with lacquer. Guess I'll do the old trial and error method.
Thanks John

shadowfan · September 9th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Hi
A well stocked hobby shop (models or trains) should have blank waterslide decal paper. It usually is available in clear or white, laser or inkjet.

If you use an inkjet printer, you need to spray a clearcoat BEFORE you wet the decal. If you go the laser printer route, no problem with water, but you might want to very lightly spray some clear coats after application as some finishes can melt the toner image.
In any event, the decal is best applied to a glossy surface, lest you get silvering of the clear portions of the decal (this is due to air entrapment).

magicguitar · September 9th, 2009, 12:37 PM

What shadowfan said. I make my own decals all the time. Wet slide decal paper is available at a lot of places. Make your design, Print the design on decal paper, spray with clear coat a few times. Let the clear coat dry and you've got your decal. Much cheaper doing your own.

Swiftpicx · September 9th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Great Info !

Thanks

Steve

Southern Ill Electrics · October 5th, 2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shades

Another vote for Trey, yep he is kinda slow but well worth the wait.
I've bought many decals from him and not the first problem to date.

Trey is my new go to guy.......Fantastic quality.

Very sweet.

ernie61 · November 5th, 2009, 04:17 PM

HAmilton here too!!!

ernie61 · November 5th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipbutty24

Hey I live in Stoney Creek near Fifty Road. So strange to see someone from Grimsby on here!

Hamilton here!!!

September 5th, 2009, 07:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Geoff738 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 45 Posts: 1,146	Custom decals - sources? Ok, This has been covered before. Kinda. A recent query got the response to use the search function because this has been covered before. So, why am I asking again? Cuz I did a search and went back 7 or 8 pages and found a link to a guy's email address, a suggestion to try ebay (I did - there's a few). But I didn't really find any threads with pictures of decals/ reviews that the poster had ordered, and contact info or links. (Other than the email address and the vague suggestion to try ebay. Could be i used a poor search term and highly likely that the info is out there on this forum. It's just not all together in one place that I could find). I did see lots of nice decals that folks here had made themselves. I got some ideas about what direction I'd like to go, but not really who to order from. (I'm not going to make my own - no printer, not interested in tracking down the paper if I did, or downloading the fonts I want etc.) So, anybody out there actually order a decal and get it made? Are you satisfied with it? Thanks, Geoff

September 5th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
mrmorrison Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Age: 31 Posts: 560	crickets __________________ Life's a journey, not a destination...and I just can't tell, just what tomorrow will bring.

September 5th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
ToadLC Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 300 3 Photos	I've used a seller on Ebay named "brauskoh" several times. I sent him an idea of what I wanted and he came through with a winner every time. A couple examples of his work: __________________ Happiness is not a destination: it is a manner of traveling.

September 5th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Southern Ill Electrics VENDOR Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hamilton County Age: 39 Posts: 1,068	I just talked with him......I want them now but I want them right and his stuff looks great.......ToadLC ,your look great and were pretty much as to why I went with him.........Cool, stuff. __________________ Jeffro' at Southern Ill Electrics 618-643-2406/618-308-0223 God Bless Les and Leo.

September 5th, 2009, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: West Virginia Age: 25 Posts: 4,087	If you don't want metallic colors or white, waterslide decals are the way to go, because you create them however you want. Plus they are cheap as hell, and easy to make. __________________ the now mandatory =====>

September 5th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
JCBurke59 TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 50 Posts: 65	I had these made by GEOCHA from the ReRanch board (not sure if he hangs here also). If you search for him over there you will find lots of info. When I got mine, turnaround time was just a couple of days.

September 5th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
TeleJelly Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Age: 36 Posts: 182	I just went to my local sign co. that does vinyl and ordered some decals, they are black outline filled in with gold. It seemed to be a thin enough mil that it would sit right under some lacquer...or I just spent $23 to learn a lesson!

September 6th, 2009, 12:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
JerKap TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 16	I found this site,, not sure if it's what you need ,, you will have to check it out. http://www.decalkits.com/customdecal.php

September 7th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
shades Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,721 8 Photos	Another vote for Trey, yep he is kinda slow but well worth the wait. I've bought many decals from him and not the first problem to date.

September 7th, 2009, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
LuvN Guitars Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 245	I've had great decals from Mike at this email address, jake_me@hotmail.com I've used several of his replica types for repairs and custom work where the original decals were damaged or couldn't be saved. Otherwise I make my own with laser decal paper on a laser printer, I don't use metalic inks in my own logos so laser is OK and I don't get any adverse reactions with various finishes over the top of them.

September 7th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
jkingma Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N43° 11.943 ~ W079° 35.285 Posts: 3,094 18 Photos	I make my own on a laser printer with waterslide decal paper. __________________ Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

September 9th, 2009, 12:30 AM	#17 (permalink)
chipbutty24 TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 60	Hey I live in Stoney Creek near Fifty Road. So strange to see someone from Grimsby on here!

September 9th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#20 (permalink)
jkingma Friend of Leo's Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N43° 11.943 ~ W079° 35.285 Posts: 3,094 18 Photos	I got it on ebay from THIS SELLER. I used to use some thicker stuff too but it took way too many clear coats to cover up the edge. With the thin waterslide paper it only takes 5 or 6 coats of clear. The only problem with it is keeping it flat while you are working it into place. Its like trying to use cling wrap in the wind. __________________ Creator of Fine Sawdust and Expensive Kindling.

September 9th, 2009, 12:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
shadowfan Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA US Posts: 204 14 Photos	Hi A well stocked hobby shop (models or trains) should have blank waterslide decal paper. It usually is available in clear or white, laser or inkjet. If you use an inkjet printer, you need to spray a clearcoat BEFORE you wet the decal. If you go the laser printer route, no problem with water, but you might want to very lightly spray some clear coats after application as some finishes can melt the toner image. In any event, the decal is best applied to a glossy surface, lest you get silvering of the clear portions of the decal (this is due to air entrapment). __________________ Eternity seems like a long time, especially towards the end

September 9th, 2009, 12:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
magicguitar Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fallon, Nevada Age: 61 Posts: 798	What shadowfan said. I make my own decals all the time. Wet slide decal paper is available at a lot of places. Make your design, Print the design on decal paper, spray with clear coat a few times. Let the clear coat dry and you've got your decal. Much cheaper doing your own.

September 9th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
Swiftpicx TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 48	Great Info ! Thanks Steve

November 5th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
ernie61 TDPRI Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hamilton Ontario Age: 48 Posts: 11	HAmilton here too!!!

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