Originally Posted by
Blue Order
Still a bummer, though-- these other sources don't seem to be custom.
THAT'S the rub!
"Custom" involves creating the "art" in the proper file format, in order to be printed as decals.
Custom = $$$!
And having them printed by "the BIG boys" involves the requisite "set-up" fee. More colors=more fee.
So you can GET decals any day of the week, but would YOU pay $800* for them?!?!??
I wouldn't either! NOT for one bike!!!!
BUT I WERE willing to spend THAT much, I'd actually end up with 5-10 sets. In about 2-4 weeks. No drips, runs or errors! Beautiful, perfect, just-like-TREK-uses,
DECALS!
and I guess I could always eBay the leftovers!
NOTE: If anyone wants to create decal "art", use Adobe Illustrator or any program that can create "vector" files, ie: .ai OR .eps
~Save text as curves.
~Use Pantone or CMYK color pallettes
~You may have to "export as" in order to create an .eps file
~Save file "at size". The exact size you want the decal to be.
Then when a reputable PRINTER comes up, you'll have some art ready to go!


And I think I've found a graphic artist locally to help on this end. More after the interview!