custom paint - design, not all over

vijamendelson · Post by **vijamendelson** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:39 pm

Hey!

I just brought home a red 2007 Buddy (named Lorelei). I need lots of practice driving, that's for sure! Especially those hard rights...

I searched the archives, but none of the topics dealing with paint really covered this, so I am starting a new one. I have a friend who I would like to paint a design on my Buddy (maybe 4-5 inches square). It would involve a few different colors, it's not an all-over job, so spray paint won't cut it. What's the best way to get his art on my Buddy so that it doesn't crack/flake off in a short time? What kind of paint have people used for detailing (stripes, etc.) that could be brushed on instead of sprayed on?

Thanks!
Vija
(and Lorelei)

toddrw2251 · Post by **toddrw2251** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 6:44 pm

Hi Vija. Welcome!

I am not sure on the best type of paint, but I belive most of the stripe work you see in photos on ModernBuddy are actually automotive pinstriping stickers. I wish I could be of more help.

AxeYrCat · Post by **AxeYrCat** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 7:05 pm

Some automotive touch-up paint might work out for ya...

Widely available at auto parts stores with nail-polish-like brushes.

You could spray clear coat over the whole panel afterwards if you wanted to make it stick around as long as possible.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:58 pm

It would depend on the complexity of the design, if the colors bleed into one another with fades, gradients, etc. If they're solid colors, you could spray it on (or use touch up paints) using stencils. If it's being designed on a computer, your friend could print color separations for each stencil.

If it's too complex for that, it may be easiest to have it printed as a clear vinyl decal, trimmed and applied that way. Most sign shops can do this.

But, as I said, a lot depends on the actual design and where it's being applied.

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 3:15 am

why not try the 'cling ons' that bone girl uses; then if you don't like it, easy off.

awfulshot · Post by **awfulshot** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:56 am

cling ons? I am also wanting to make my buddy my own somehow.. linkege?

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 2:24 pm

Travis, you're welcome to check mine out...Krylon Fusion paint and automotive-style stickers. www.skutergruven.blogspot.com

--Keys

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 4:40 pm

awfulshot wrote:cling ons? I am also wanting to make my buddy my own somehow.. linkege?

Most Kinko's and print shops will now print window clings—graphics on transparent vinyl that will "stick" to smooth surfaces but can be peeled off and reapplied.

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:51 pm

What do you need to supply them with (Kinko's)?

The premade design or name in whatever lettering style you want?

Does it need to be on a specific paper?

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:13 pm

ryder1 wrote:What do you need to supply them with (Kinko's)?

The premade design or name in whatever lettering style you want?

Does it need to be on a specific paper?

Yes, you'll need to supply them with some kind of design, probably on disk. Should be 200dpi or higher resolution to look good. You may want to call first; I'm not sure they all print window clings but there are several in my area which do.

Dooglas · Post by **Dooglas** » Sat Oct 20, 2007 10:34 pm

ericalm wrote: Yes, you'll need to supply them with some kind of design, probably on disk. Should be 200dpi or higher resolution to look good.

You can also scan original artwork, either on your own computer or at a work station at Kinkos.

ryder1 · Post by **ryder1** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:36 pm

Ok, thanks for the FYI