IMHO, I think the drivers side should point the other way, so it's going forward on the trailer, Also I'm not sure if your rendering is just showing placement or what, but the white seems a little stark on that black background. Usually black gives you a good opportunity to use color.
The last 3 trailers I did that were that size had rivets with a screw head(star-shaped), that could be removed using a square tipped screwdriver. If that's the case on your job, it would sure make the installation easier. Hope this helps.....
-------------------- Jeff Ogden 8727 NE 68 Terr. Gainesville FL, 32609 Posts: 2138 | From: 8827 NE 68 Terr Gainesville Fl 32609 | Registered: Aug 2002
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Yep they *are* facing towards the front of the trailer, and the trailer is burgundy.
It might just be throwing you off because the front of the trailer is pointed to cut into the wind and there is another ramp door in the front of the trailer.
That image of the sled looks similar to the simplified designs I have done for jetski racers:
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The snowmobile looks great Bu ti ahve to agree with Ray and tell you that the lettering is very hard to read standing still so imagine what it looks like in motion. nobody will be able to read it. also the "Diesel dave" is unreadable.
I am assuming that the stuff behind the snowmobile is snow flying. if ya can do it , I wold recommend giving it some sort of dimension maybe gie it some dark shadowing it would punch it out there and make it awesome. But obviously there has to be money in the budget to allow that to be done.
I just got in reading this that you have already done the job. It's a shame you didnt come to the BB with this before doing the work. It would have been to your advantage to have the design critiqued prior to doing the work, now your going to be second guessing yourself all the time.
BTW did I say I liked the graphics portion?
Keep at it buddy. We have all seen much worse.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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First Jeff, Amy, Mike, Ray and last but not least Harris, let me say thanks, and that I appreciate your replies and critiques.
Just to clarify since I had trouble with the white balance and contrast between the snow and the lighting with my digital camera ( still learning ).
The trailer is a dark burgundy color. Both of the graphics are facing the front of the trailer. The drive on drive off with dual ramps can make it look bassackwards if you don't see the hitch. I was able to remove all but a couple of the rivets, definitely a time saver.
As far as the restaurant logo on the front of the trailer, they wanted it the same as their existing sign at the restaurant, it would not have been my first choice. They also were not worried about it being read at speed as much as at the parking area at the races.
As far as the simplicity of the design, they were given the three tier choice package. The one you see, one with multi-color and shadows and an airbrushed mural as the top end. Even before we discussed the cost they decided they liked the one using the K.I.S.S. theory. They liked it even more once the prices were revealed. So far the customer has had a great response to it at the different meets they have been to.
About my second guesing myself all the time? after the better part of a decade doing drug enforcement, search and rescue and being responsible for other peoples lives. I tend to be pretty sure of myself, even though I do like input from those who have more experience and wisdom. (All of you folks here at this site are in that group! ) Next time, if time allows I'd like to run it past y'all before it's a done deal.
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I dont know what Jed used but there is a vinyl called Convex that has one formulation for applying in cold weather. It also has a more agressive adhesive for the low surface engergy plastics on motorcycles, ATV's and sleds.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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Not really any earth shattering way to put on the vinyl, I just cranked a kerosene salamander heater and two propane spot heaters up as hot as my backside could handle. I also kept the vinyl in the truck with the heater on.
I did learn real fast, to look behind me when I would back up to get a better look at it!
Next time though I think that projects like this will have to wait for spring. This one was done for a christmas present and an IOU just wouldn't have been the same.
I will disagree with some on this one. I think the design and execution are fine. I have done many silouette type graphics on the side of Sprint Car trailers and Go-Kart trailers. They work fine and usually fit into the all to well know racers budget. Not everything needs to be a full blown out airbrush, drop shadow, eye candy, tops and whitle job. On this job there is no dought in my mind that there is snow ripping up behind that machine. Good job, very affective. Another neat thing I have done is scanned images od cars and made copies of copies until I get a neat black and white image. I then clean them up and cut them much like you have. Sometimes you can get some cool images and create your own clipart.
-------------------- Rob Larkham Sign Techniques Inc. Chicopee, Ma Posts: 607 | From: Chester, Ma. | Registered: Apr 2002
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