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I'm trying to find a vector ready file for a 2003 chevy avalanche for the tailgate that has CHEVROLET embossed on it. I have a customer who wants to dress it up with some color.I realize there are lots of chevrolet vector ready files out there but this one has to be just right to lay over the embossed letters. Just thought it would be easier if there was a file out there already that I could use for that year/model. Thanks
-------------------- Dita Mallon Dita's Graphics and Signs, Inc. Sumner, Ia Posts: 119 | From: Sumner, Iowa | Registered: Aug 2002
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It would be easier if you could find a vector image for sure.
But when doing these types of projects, I always found it faster to do a "tracing" of the embossed lettering, scan the trace, vectorize the scan and then cut the vinyl. More fun than spending hours on the internet looking for something.
But good luck on your search.
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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Nothing to take away from Dave's reply, which would be my first choice of how to do that, also...but I would add that you might want to do a pen plotter tracing on paper once you have your vector art ready to go, and match that against to vehicle to check for any tweaks that may be needed.
Could save you some time and keep from wasting vinyl.
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It's been a while, and I forgot to mention that step Don....
You're completely correct. Paper "trials" are definitely cheaper than vinyl!!!
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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Been awhile for me, too, Dave. Hotel night janitors don't get to do a whole lot of anything creative, unless it's starting vacuuming halls at the top floor instead of the bottom. (I do do that sometimes just to give the job variety) Posts: 4084 | From: ... | Registered: Nov 1998
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-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Don's comment hit a nerve for me. It shows how much our industry has gone down hill when a guy with the talent of Don Coplen has to do janitor work to pay the bills. I'm so glad I'm ready to semi retire.
-------------------- Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 sherwoodsign@sbcglobal.net Posts: 5396 | From: Crystal Falls, MI USA | Registered: Apr 1999
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It's everywhere Dave, I took a custodian job at the school about four months ago to get some insurance and a steady paycheck. Still do signs before work and weekends. It's gotten more difficult the last few years. Money is still tight and I get a lot more price shoppers. For me, this business has become a roller coaster...
-------------------- Ace Graphics & Printing Camdenton, MO. USA
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