Custom decals...what would you make?
05-03-10 | 08:04 AM
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Custom decals...what would you make?
I read about some kind of decal paper that you can print from any inkjet or lazer printer at home so no special equipment is required. This makes personalising your bike simple and you can change the look any time.
So what would you BFers put on your bikes? I was thinking of some kind of wild animal head tube badge and "HTFU" along the top of the top tube so when my head drops and I'm about to give up, I'll see those stirring words.
So what would you BFers put on your bikes? I was thinking of some kind of wild animal head tube badge and "HTFU" along the top of the top tube so when my head drops and I'm about to give up, I'll see those stirring words.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
05-03-10 | 09:04 AM
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I'd put, "thanks for reading this"....just kidding.
where did you read this? i'd like to check it out, and see if i can make this happen, or at least get some information.
where did you read this? i'd like to check it out, and see if i can make this happen, or at least get some information.
05-03-10 | 09:10 AM
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05-03-10 | 09:31 AM
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Pin up girl - either down the headtube where the top and down tubes connect, or right along the top tube. 
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05-03-10 | 09:37 AM
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Here we go. 
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05-03-10 | 01:46 PM
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I did a google search and this came up. seems to be easy enough. On page 5 of this it shows someone's bicycle so it does work for bikes
https://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk...decalpaper.pdf
Looks like someone decorated one of those pedal force nude black frames.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
Last edited by coasting; 05-03-10 at 01:52 PM.
05-03-10 | 01:58 PM
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i'm ging to call them tomorrow and find out just how temporary the decal is. I want it to not fall off after every wash but still be easily removeable with a bit of effort when you want to change it.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
05-03-10 | 03:54 PM
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I've yet to print any decals on my avery transparent decal paper.
I wonder how fast some colours from the inkjet will fade...
reflective tape doesn't fade, but you need some skill to draw fonts in reverse and cut them out.
two Ps are easy as pi.
I wonder how fast some colours from the inkjet will fade...
reflective tape doesn't fade, but you need some skill to draw fonts in reverse and cut them out.
two Ps are easy as pi.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
05-03-10 | 04:17 PM
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aeo, lets see a pic of the whole bike. I was thinking of white lettering but the black on white on bare metal seems not bad at all.
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
05-03-10 | 04:26 PM
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"stop staring" on the back of the saddle
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
05-03-10 | 04:28 PM
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behold my frediculous bike
the red stuff at the back is [strike]hi-vis reflective tape[/strike] blood from my opponent's crushed souls.
the red stuff at the back is [strike]hi-vis reflective tape[/strike] blood from my opponent's crushed souls.
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
05-03-10 | 04:32 PM
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very nice indeed. black on white background on metal it is then!
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coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
coasting, few quotes are worthy of him, and of those, even fewer printable in a family forum......quote 3alarmer
No @coasting, you should stay 100% as you are right now, don't change a thing....quote Heathpack
05-03-10 | 06:19 PM
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No one has said the obvious yet...
HTFU
runner up (a bit too long maybe) : Ride up grades, not upgrades
edit: nevermind about HTFU, I read the OP too quickly, it is in there. +1 to HTFU either way.
HTFU
runner up (a bit too long maybe) : Ride up grades, not upgrades
edit: nevermind about HTFU, I read the OP too quickly, it is in there. +1 to HTFU either way.
05-03-10 | 06:30 PM
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05-03-10 | 06:36 PM
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Get rid of an "A" and Uncle Pcad may have grounds for a lawsuit.
05-03-10 | 06:52 PM
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avery transparent decal paper
available at office depot/staples... or almost any office supply store.
printer section.
To further fund his addiction?
available at office depot/staples... or almost any office supply store.
printer section.
To further fund his addiction?
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Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
https://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/arti...ger-photos.htm
Last edited by AEO; 05-03-10 at 07:00 PM.
05-03-10 | 06:57 PM
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Advice, if your design has white you will have problems because printers do not print white (some doe but doubt u have one of those), in those cases u have to print two decals one in clear and the other one in white and put one over the other one. You can find decal paper for laser or inkjets in a hobby shop just in case.