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Old 07-20-07 | 05:00 PM
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Dr.Deltron
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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!