Window Name Stickers

PDL · 3 Jan 2003, 22:29 (Ref:463105)

Hi

Sorry for the newbie questions, but can anyone advise where I can get hold of large letter stickers to shove in the back side-window of my XR2 for the 750 Stock Hatch championship?

I've been to all the motorist shops and 'bad boy racer' style places but the best I've been offered is white number plate stickers and I'm after something a little larger and more prominent than those.

Thanks.

Phil

Chris Y · 3 Jan 2003, 22:41 (Ref:463120)

Just pop along to a local signwriter shop. Ask if they do cut-vinyl stickers (most will).

Tell them your name, and what font, colour and size you need (generally: Arial Bold, white, 5cm high (or 3 inch, if you have a small name)), they should be able to do you a set in no time at all, and for just a couple of quid.

Good luck in the Stock Hatches - hope you're panel damage budget is sufficient

coln72 · 3 Jan 2003, 22:42 (Ref:463122)

Try your local sign writer. A lot of these guys can do vinyl stickers these days. Just tell them what you want, and pays your money

PDL · 3 Jan 2003, 22:53 (Ref:463131)

fantastic stuff. I'll get this sorted tomorrow.

Yeah, the Sock hatches do have a bit of a rep don't they! I'm not really into the argy bargy overtaking but I guess I'll have to go against my nature and toughen up a bit.

brickkicker · 3 Jan 2003, 23:19 (Ref:463166)

What you looking to put in the windows your name or something a bit more flash?

**Peter Mallett** · 4 Jan 2003, 07:21 (Ref:463351)

Quote:

Originally posted by brickkicker
What you looking to put in the windows your name or something a bit more flash?

I would think Pedro De LaRosa was flash enough wouldn't you?

PDL · 4 Jan 2003, 12:03 (Ref:463470)

Yeah - but by the time I've done 2 laps in the car in a Stock Hatch race, the stickers will be the only thing looking flash. :-)

brickkicker · 4 Jan 2003, 12:07 (Ref:463472)

Be carefull you dont put to much in cuz they will make you take them of

mpj · 4 Jan 2003, 13:12 (Ref:463510)

are you talking abouty those nasty scruts there brickkicker

brickkicker · 4 Jan 2003, 14:56 (Ref:463570)

might be.

brickkicker · 4 Jan 2003, 14:56 (Ref:463571)

might be.

Maisie · 4 Jan 2003, 14:57 (Ref:463572)

If you want something flash, Chris went to the Autosport Show last year, and got name stickers done in prismatic reflective stuff. They're particularly effective when the sun shines on them, and you can see them a long way away. Good for attracting some attention to your car - just make sure you don't double the attention-grabbing by doing something stupid too

Chris Y · 4 Jan 2003, 15:19 (Ref:463583)

Hey! You're giving all my secrets away

You're only allowed your name anyway - advertising isn't allowed on transparent surfaces (except the sunstrip), says the Big Blue Book of Bother.

Slowcoach · 4 Jan 2003, 20:39 (Ref:463789)

The cheapest and easiest way is to go to your local DIY shop, they will have A to Z in white or black vinyl on a large sheet with pockets on, (the exact right size) and the letters cost about 4 pence each ! Trust me , I get a new set everytime I change my co-driver(as often as they out qualify me!)

martinparsons · 5 Jan 2003, 15:58 (Ref:464522)

You may like to phone Geoff White on 020 8440 0144. He done all the graphics and letters for my Alfa Romeo (see http://www.digest.net/alfa/FAQ/164/164pic.jpg ) in 1999. His main business is lettering for car showrooms, with mobile service all around London. Hope this helps.
MP

verglas · 5 Jan 2003, 18:50 (Ref:464654)

or you could contact an outfit in Swindon, http://www.impact-display.co.uk they are able to do a fantastic array of vinyl graphics very reasonably. We use them for our FF1600 and they are more than helpful. Contact Carl.

RMR · 10 Jan 2003, 14:53 (Ref:470264)

Can also recommend www.impact-display.co.uk . very professional and prompt service.

johneturbo · 16 Jan 2003, 15:34 (Ref:476288)

hey PDL this is something i've been trying to sort for my 205 in the stock hatch... first season for me aswell
hope we dont "bump" into each other

where abouts in london are you? i'm in harrow

PDL · 16 Jan 2003, 17:57 (Ref:476397)

I'm in E14 but the car is kept at my Dad's place in Oxford due to space constraints.

If you like, send me an email at phil@phil-law.co.uk as I've got an interesting idea for you!

Phil

DAVID PATERSON · 17 Jan 2003, 03:33 (Ref:476853)

In Australia, we just go down to the local signwriter's shop, they type it in to a Windows based programme, you choose colour, font size etc. They press a button and a laser cutter marks out the letters, you peel away the excess background and you're done. 5 minutes work and cost about $20. Too easy.

Morris 1100 · 17 Jan 2003, 05:06 (Ref:476876)

Just use white tennis shoe cleaner!
Cheap and easy to use!

DAVID PATERSON · 17 Jan 2003, 08:11 (Ref:476944)

Not going for best presented then, eh Morrie?

Morris 1100 · 17 Jan 2003, 08:12 (Ref:476947)

The old ways are usualy the best!

Crash Test · 17 Jan 2003, 10:54 (Ref:477023)

Just don't use black shoe polish, that tends to bake in

Morris 1100 · 17 Jan 2003, 11:01 (Ref:477027)

Quote:

Originally posted by Crash Test
Just don't use black shoe polish, that tends to bake in

What do you think I use for the numbers?

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