Decal Dilemma-dressing the pig
06-16-07, 05:34 AM
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Decal Dilemma-dressing the pig
I thought the title would get your attention... 
Okay, I am making a fixie out of a Viscount frame that I bought for $2.26
I want to dress it up nicely, it is getting new paint and parts. My problem is, I have a real issue with putting decals on that misrepresent what I have, but I want to put something on it. Am I better off coming up with my own design and having them made, or does someone have a pretty cool looking package already out there?
One of my favorite sellers on Ebay has a set of Colnago CX decals including a Columbus Unobtainium decal that I love, but I cannot bring myself to putting Colnago on a Viscount. (although I guess it is no different than calling your double-wide the Taj Mahal)
So, what is your opinion about decals? Do you consider it a C-V crime to dress a pig in a tux?
Okay, I am making a fixie out of a Viscount frame that I bought for $2.26
I want to dress it up nicely, it is getting new paint and parts. My problem is, I have a real issue with putting decals on that misrepresent what I have, but I want to put something on it. Am I better off coming up with my own design and having them made, or does someone have a pretty cool looking package already out there?
One of my favorite sellers on Ebay has a set of Colnago CX decals including a Columbus Unobtainium decal that I love, but I cannot bring myself to putting Colnago on a Viscount. (although I guess it is no different than calling your double-wide the Taj Mahal)
So, what is your opinion about decals? Do you consider it a C-V crime to dress a pig in a tux?
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06-16-07, 05:47 AM
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I think it would be if you tried to sell the bike as something other than what it is. If it's for your own amusement it's nobody else's business.
06-16-07, 06:02 AM
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I have a frame marked oakley. As far as I can tell oakley never made frames. Dont know what it is but it loks cool. As long as your not counterfiting to make a sale go ahead.
06-16-07, 06:20 AM
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I would go for an own design.Partially because here in Flanders we had so many excellent local builders that I figure I could make a believable design for the not yet known Balthasar marque which would not be a fake.
Or is someone planning a C&V design?
Or is someone planning a C&V design?
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Back in the day, people put Varsity decals on Paramount frames just for giggles. Its your bike, as long as you aren't selling it, go for it.
06-16-07, 06:32 AM
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Yeah, now i am thinking of making my own "Brand" that displays my twisted sense of humor. How about...Wrecktum. The T-shirts would be great!
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You can get your name made here for cheap:
https://www.signspecialist.com/cgi-bi.../lettering.cgi
I ordered "Carlton" for my downtube. It's going to be gold with black outline in "rage" font.
https://www.signspecialist.com/cgi-bi.../lettering.cgi
I ordered "Carlton" for my downtube. It's going to be gold with black outline in "rage" font.
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How 'bout the Rivendell Resurrectio decal set? Graybeard put it on a project bike he showed in a thread yesterday or the day before.
06-16-07, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ollo_ollo
Back in the day, people put Varsity decals on Paramount frames just for giggles. Its your bike, as long as you aren't selling it, go for it.
06-16-07, 08:04 PM
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Roadmaster!! hehe! Of course that name is already a pretty good joke on the bikes it comes on.,,,,BD
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I think somebody needs to come up with a nice "classic & vintage -or- C&V" decal set. Mr. Swantack?
Meanwhile, +1 on the Resurrectio's. They are quality, classy and inexpensive to boot.
Meanwhile, +1 on the Resurrectio's. They are quality, classy and inexpensive to boot.
06-17-07, 07:06 AM
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Well, with my own twisted sense of humor, I have developed my own possible option...
And the bike model...
And the bike model...
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