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JOEY_P 12-11-2015 08:42 AM

Cheap and easy way to do your own custom graphics at home - LOOK!
 
This video shows you how to do INTERNAL graphics on the inside of Lexan. Sorry for the length of this video guys but there are a lot of tips and tricks I've learned. Watch the whole video so you don't make the same mistakes I did. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/mvpVRx9EJRI

offroadace 12-11-2015 09:09 AM

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Very cool. I like it. Thanks for the info.

JOEY_P 12-11-2015 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by offroadace (Post 5348442)
Very cool. I like it. Thanks for the info.

You're welcome. If you end up doing any of this stuff, post a few pics.

Delbert 12-11-2015 12:29 PM

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sweet info! thanks for the video, i am going to play with this trick!

Stuck 12-11-2015 03:20 PM

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would any sticker/decal paper work or does it need to say waterslide?

JOEY_P 12-11-2015 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck (Post 5348655)
would any sticker/decal paper work or does it need to say waterslide?

I have experimented with clear "sticker" labels. Yes it will work. Very difficult to work with though. You cant move the decal after you apply it and air bubbles can be a real problem. The waterslide stuff is the best method I have found for doing this stuff on your own at home. Sticker labels will not work with the water technique.

Stuck 12-11-2015 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jcperea69 (Post 5348670)
I have experimented with clear "sticker" labels. Yes it will work. Very difficult to work with though. You cant move the decal after you apply it and air bubbles can be a real problem. The waterslide stuff is the best method I have found for doing this stuff on your own at home. Sticker labels will not work with the water technique.

Sweet. Thanks for the info"thumbsup"

ussprinceton2004 12-11-2015 05:31 PM

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XXXmain sells a glue that allows you to use any picture also

JOEY_P 12-11-2015 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ussprinceton2004 (Post 5348716)
XXXmain sells a glue that allows you to use any picture also

Yes. I have seen this stuff. Never tried it but was always curious about it. Have you tried it? How were the results?

Mike Flea 12-11-2015 06:26 PM

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This is cool, I've learned something today!"thumbsup"

JOEY_P 12-16-2015 11:21 PM

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5 Attachment(s)
Here's a pro rig I just finished

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onebullet 12-16-2015 11:58 PM

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nice tutorial thanks for sharing

blandon 12-17-2015 04:17 AM

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Just watched your video, graphics look Awesome and great job on the explanation of the whole process. I'm sure the learning curve in the beginning was a little tricky. I may give this a try this winter and I'll make sure to have a few sheets of the water slide paper on hand as I'm sure the first couple try's won't be perfect."thumbsup"

JOEY_P 12-17-2015 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by blandon (Post 5352966)
Just watched your video, graphics look Awesome and great job on the explanation of the whole process. I'm sure the learning curve in the beginning was a little tricky. I may give this a try this winter and I'll make sure to have a few sheets of the water slide paper on hand as I'm sure the first couple try's won't be perfect."thumbsup"

Nice.. Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm still learning with this stuff so if you find a better way to do something, please share.

Application of the decals is the easy part. It's the design and editing that takes time. That learning curve is smaller than you think. Good luck bro. JP

Creepy Inc. 12-17-2015 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jcperea69 (Post 5348718)
Yes. I have seen this stuff. Never tried it but was always curious about it. Have you tried it? How were the results?

I've used this and can post some pics tomorrow for yall to see.

-Allen

49B1PW 12-20-2015 12:46 AM

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Very cool !
Thanks for the vid jcperea69.
I did water slide ink jet paper decals on my last body , but I put them on the outside and used clear packing tape over them.
It turned out ok and it seems to be holding up ok..... but your way is much better.
I think a redo is in my future.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg179/49B1PW/019.jpg

sdhsbaseball 01-01-2016 10:09 AM

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Man that looks awesome finished, for some reason I always dread the paint side of things I have 2 bodies that I need to paint but for some reason I'm so afraid to mess us that I end up not painting them...

onebullet 01-01-2016 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sdhsbaseball (Post 5412538)
Man that looks awesome finished, for some reason I always dread the paint side of things I have 2 bodies that I need to paint but for some reason I'm so afraid to mess us that I end up not painting them...

nothing to it but to do it. Get some cheap bodies and give it a shot. If you take your time and do multiple light coats you will be good to go "thumbsup"

Creepy Inc. 01-06-2016 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Creepy Inc. (Post 5353397)
I've used this and can post some pics tomorrow for yall to see.

-Allen

Damn it! Completely forgot... I'll aim for tomorrow "thumbsup"

youngblood 01-11-2016 07:50 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Creepy Inc. (Post 5353397)
I've used this and can post some pics tomorrow for yall to see.

-Allen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Creepy Inc. (Post 5416525)
Damn it! Completely forgot... I'll aim for tomorrow "thumbsup"

Liar.


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