Moody Blue

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  1. just curious what do you use under the wrap for the embossed look? thanks!

     

    I just cut thicker vinyl to emboss with. Typically just use the same stuff I'm wrapping with since it's much thicker than regular sign vinyl.

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  2. If you don't want to wet install check out the wrap vinyl...3M 1080 or Avery SW900. Both have an "air release" grid on the back and temporary adhesive that will allow the decal to be placed/replaced and applied dry without wrinkling or bubbling. Its a bit thicker than your regular vinyl but the outcome is great. 

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  3. Some recent work I did. Also become Moody Blue Designs, Inc. today  ;D

     

    4x4 Venom - Matte Black and Metallic Silver Oracal 751

    Flag Window Graphics - Matte Black Oracal 751

    Carolina Designz - White Oracal 751

    Mini Cooper Engine Cover - Wrapped in Avery SW900 Charcoal Metallic w/embossed "Mini" and "Moody Blue Designs"

    Chevy 1500 Dechromed Front End - Avery SW900 Glossy Black

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  4. Thank you all for the feed back. You can tell I'm just a newb. I will look into the Avery SW900 Matte black.

     

    If you don't mind answering a question about the 651, why wouldn't you use it on a car/truck? 

    I guess I have a lot to learn for the different applications.

    Thanks,

    David

    Although the 651 is considered "intermediate outdoor vinyl" it's the lowest grade on the market. Nothing wrong with using it, just wont look good for as long as the others. I prefer the SW900 simply because of the initial "low tac"...basically can lift and re-position without having to sacrifice the vinyl...and the air egress is perfect for easy dry application. Plus in my experiences the wrap vinyl is much easier to remove than your regular cast vinyls and won't leave as much (if any) nasty residue to have to clean when the time comes. 


  5. I would do a solid "white" fill with a color stroke first. Use the "arrange" tool and put some letters behind and some in front to achieve the look you want and then from there can expand and make just an outline. If you are using Illustrator CC you can live edit the text without having to expand first...however it's probably easier to work with the expanded objects as opposed to text. Hope this helps.


  6. Ive been toying with the idea of a toy hauler travel trailer. This would allow you to have a workroom/garage area for the plotter and computer plus the living area so you can camp out and sleep on site in some situations. 

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  7. The picture looks like Ronnie Radke...lead singer for Falling In Reverse and previously sang for Escape The Fate. Not really a good role model for a 14 y/o being his history of drugs/rehab/and prison. Sorry for the useless Metal knowlege...It's one of my many traits >:D  

     

    ...oh and he also hates his mom. Makes that apparent in most of his music. 


  8. how long did it take you?  Did you have any help?

    Total was about 20 hrs. That's including breakdown/parts removal, cleaning, wrapping, cleaning, reassembling. I had 1 extra set of hands helping me on this. Worked on it over a course of a week putting a few hrs a day into it since we both also have full time jobs. 

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  9. do you by any chance have any close ups of the fog lights? We are doing a warranty today on a car we did about a year ago, and the recessed fog lights always seem to be a problem.  I'm just curious how you do them.

    This one we actually did not work around the fogs. He wanted to keep aspects of the factory paint job so when we followed the body lines with knifeless tape ended up not even having to work around those. 

     

    Typically when I do....if the recess isn't too deep with throw some primer 94 around the edges and seal them....if it is will place an inlay within the recess and when the bumper is laid looks seemless. 

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  10. Finished my first commercial job this past weekend. 2014 Rav 4 used Avery SW900 Matte Black and Glossy White along with Oralite Black Reflective for the lightning bolts. Also used knifeless tape to break up the body line and contrast with the color of the car for a really nice effect against the dark metallic gray.

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  11. In most cases of "free" simply give credit where credit is due and you will be fine. For example if someone shares files simply give that individual credit for the artwork as opposed to claiming to have created it yourself. Be weary of registered trademarks though...even second hand downloads can get you in trouble if the wrong person gets wind of what you are doing. Also be aware if someone posts restrictions such as "personal use only" or "non-commercial use" for example. Play by the rules and everybody will be happy.


  12. Have not yet decided if we will do the window logo or not but here is a sneak peak of what I am working on  ;D

     

    Avery SW900 Matte Black wrap with SW900 Glossy White and Black Reflective for the lightning

     

    That corner though...you would think I do this for a living lol

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  13. Lets be honest as high and off to the left it is I doubt it barely gets hit by the wiper.

    Yeah I would be more willing to do that but he suggested giant logo direct center. 

     

    It would be a double layer like we are doing on the rest of the vehicle but I think I have him talked out of the rear window now.