engs0062 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Here are a few examples of signs I have made. They are all powder coated, 22 inches long and 16 inches high with a 2 inch mounting lip. These go on the top of demolition derby cars - which I build and drive as well - they like things shiny! Let me know what you think! Mostly use Rapid-Tac for application - but my bottle ran out so I added water.....now I am on my 3rd refill and not much Rapid-Tac is left - any homemade remedies you suggest to get by? Thanks, Lee www.engstromgraphics.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popeye 0 Posted May 28, 2008 They all look great but I like the one with the flag 31 the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyberSultan 6 Posted May 28, 2008 Those are so cool!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pungohboy 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Nice work. There are some homade options for raptid tac replacement on here http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,2720.0.html is one of the topics. Hope it helps and keep up the good work. Snazzy stuff for derby cars for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engs0062 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks everyone! I just started less than a year ago - as I used to hand paint or actually draw my own designs on vinyl and hand cut them out. I have done a few vehicle graphics for cars as well, and I make custom demo car decals for people to put on their daily drivers. Pretty small - but enough to keep busy. I think I need to go buy some gallon jugs and start making some solutions! Thanks everyone, take care - I appreciate the feedback and help. Lee www.engstromgraphics.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swaneejuggalo 0 Posted May 28, 2008 those look cool as f#*k i need to get some of that vinyl to play with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firemalt 10 Posted May 28, 2008 They all look great but I like the one with the flag 31 the best Agreed!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Popeye 0 Posted May 28, 2008 You can find Banner John's recipe for application fluid here http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php/topic,778.0.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted May 28, 2008 well i've had my second mindblowing experience today. those are phenomenal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
routesmith 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Very nice job, great use of vinyl Wayne Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted May 28, 2008 Absolutely excellent work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engs0062 0 Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks everyone! I am definitely a novice, but getting better. I have about 15-20 more sign orders to complete soon, so I will post some more when I finish them. They seem to get more and more detailed as I go a long, I suppose I am getting more comfortable and learning the programs more and more. Thanks!! Feel free to add any suggestions. Lee www.engstromgraphics.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest gracewriter Posted May 28, 2008 Very creative! Love the colors! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted May 28, 2008 Super job!!! It's funny you say you've been doing this for about a year. When we used a local vinyl guy for our decals, shirts, etc BEFORE we got our cutter, he made it seem like a person needed YEARS to get that good!!! You should be proud of your work. Jenny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veddderman123 0 Posted May 29, 2008 AMAZING!!! Totally blown away! Looks great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FatDad 2 Posted May 29, 2008 great job!!! I was wondering where did you find the camo print? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mach9 0 Posted May 29, 2008 All of you talented people on here make me SICK! Great job man. Did you do those in SignBlazer? MJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nonabelle 5 Posted May 29, 2008 All of you talented people on here make me SICK! Great job man. Did you do those in SignBlazer? MJ mach9, lol, ur crazy, but i feel ya. there r a lot of talented people here it's just mindblowing sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engs0062 0 Posted May 29, 2008 Wow, thank you guys - comments are greatly appreciated and not expected! I obtained the camo vinyl from eDecals I believe.......pretty expensive, it was about $30 for a 12 inch by 9 foot roll if I remember correctly, I would have to check my records. Mach 9, the only programs I use are SignCut and Inkscape. I use Photoshop CS3 for making my custom decals of demo cars - people send me pictures of their cars and I draw them in Photoshop, open in inkscape to vectorize the image, then cut them out. Here is an example of 1 I drew......... And here is a sign I just completed yesterday afternoon: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polarkiss 1 Posted May 29, 2008 whoa, sparkly!! Beautiful work! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
engs0062 0 Posted May 30, 2008 Here is one I finished today - holographic, fluorescent green, gloss black and fluorescent pink - should stand out for him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rebjr 0 Posted May 31, 2008 WOW! You have a natural eye for design! Excellent creativity! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
