Custom decals - sources?

[Geoff738]

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]

*crickets*

[JCBurke59]

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]

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:

[Hollmanp90]

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]

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.

[Hollmanp90]

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]

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]

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]

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]

x that

[jcw]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[chipbutty24]

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

[olaftheholy]

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]

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]

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.