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heritagecleaning

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My new van graphics :)
« on: March 19, 2013, 06:41:44 pm »
Just picked it up. I'm well pleased  ;D

Bit dark for a pic though.


derek west

Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2013, 06:57:26 pm »
Nice that, sometimes less is more and that fits the bill perfik.

Think i'm ready for a new look. Hmmmmmmmmmmm  how easy is it to remove old graphics? ;D

Richard Cole

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2013, 07:04:03 pm »
Funny you should say that Derek, as decided to change some of my graphics and spent all morning get the old text off and applying the new.  To get old off easiest way is to use a hairdryer to warm vinyl and then peel off with finger nail, expect your your fingers to hurt if you have a lot of text ???

Also not a good idea to apply new vinyl on a cold day as it was difficult to get the text to stick to the transfer sheet correctly.

Heritage, yep like the new graphic's, classy :)
former carpet cleaner, now retired!

heritagecleaning

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2013, 07:07:20 pm »
The signage guy said use a hairdryer or do it on a sunny day in the summer. Peel off and then T-Cut or machine polish if you want to get rid of the 'shadows'.

Andrew@Approved Carpet Cleaning

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2013, 07:23:42 pm »
Like it a lot......
That is all.... ;D
Andrew
Approved Carpet Cleaning of Flitwick
www.carpetcleaningbedfordshire.co.uk

gwrightson

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2013, 07:40:25 pm »


I agree looks fine, but why f/b   twitter  and tacca  ? when these spaces could have been put to better use !!


..... and just a thought , i am amazed how on earth a carpet cleaner can get their equipment and solutions in such a small van, escpecialy as a tacca member you have to have h/w/e  and a rotary  ;)  , seriously though i never seem to have enough room in my van, and I have high roof ,lwb  .

Geoff
who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha

Mark Blazey

  • Posts: 74
Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2013, 07:40:40 pm »
To remove decals, use a heat gun to warm sticker but be careful not to bubble paint, then use tar & glue remover available from autosmart.

Len Gribble

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2013, 07:40:45 pm »
Signage looks good shame about the wheels trims  :'( :-X ;)

Derek

Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS4_PS6llLE
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. (Sidcup Kent)

Mark Blazey

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2013, 07:46:57 pm »
Van looks great, did you put website on the rear?

heritagecleaning

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2013, 07:57:11 pm »
Mark - Yes, website on the rear.

Geoff - I think FB/Twitter icons make you look in-touch, available and contemporary. And who WOULDN'T want a TACCA logo on their van? I would like more space, sure, but 2 weeks ago I had a Speedster, 17" rotary, 100 feet of hoses, 2 van ramps,  BS36, Duo, sprayer, chems, wand, hand tools and all the bits in the back of there. Good packing!

derek west

Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2013, 08:07:58 pm »
Signage looks good shame about the wheels trims  :'( :-X ;)

Derek

Check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS4_PS6llLE


cheers len, anyone know what that tool is she was using in the last section of the video?

*Hector*

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2013, 08:11:20 pm »
Looks good Owen. nice one  ;D ;D
Everyday this forum slips further from God.  :'(

Andrew@Approved Carpet Cleaning

  • Posts: 178
Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #12 on: March 19, 2013, 09:15:36 pm »
Think it may be called a toffee wheel.. :)
Andrew
Approved Carpet Cleaning of Flitwick
www.carpetcleaningbedfordshire.co.uk

Chris Straker

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #13 on: March 19, 2013, 09:33:47 pm »
Looks even better than the mock up layout ...... nice job  8)

Mark Blazey

  • Posts: 74
Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #14 on: March 19, 2013, 09:35:16 pm »
Alien on the broomstick looks great  :P

JohnBradley

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #15 on: March 19, 2013, 09:35:50 pm »
I like it too.

Mark_Jubb

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #16 on: March 19, 2013, 10:33:57 pm »
Looks good Owen.  :)
I'll be able to spot you easier out & about the town now.  :D
If there isn't enough time to do the job right,  how do we find the time to go back and do it again when the customer is not happy ?   Do it right the 1st Time.
NCCA Member 1399.  Swindon, Wiltshire

Paul McHugh

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #17 on: March 20, 2013, 11:41:22 am »
Hey guys can you buy a kit ready made  to put on different vans and if so from whom,  I know it is probably a long job
unfortunately I have the time! 

terrymaloy

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Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #18 on: March 20, 2013, 03:07:36 pm »
Hey guys can you buy a kit ready made  to put on different vans and if so from whom,  I know it is probably a long job
unfortunately I have the time! 
A lot of car graphic businesses now will custom design decals for your van and you put them on yourself.
Can save you a considerable amount in labour charges.
Having the time is one thing...having patience and a steady hand is another  :D

Chris Straker

  • Posts: 286
Re: My new van graphics :)
« Reply #19 on: March 20, 2013, 04:16:50 pm »
Seen thousands on Ebay ......... http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=van+graphics&_sacat=0&_from=R40

You do need a good eye & a steady hand as there is nothing worse than creases or crooked graphics  :o