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HACHI-RYOKU · Post by **HACHI-RYOKU** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:20 pm

OK, I want opinions. This is my first real attempt with custom decals. I already know some don't look straight. This camera is very unforgiving after I zoom in and crop on a 5 mega pixel shot. In reality they look better. I'm thinking that I may have too much decal. I haven't clear coated it yet, so I can still take them off.

The question is, if I should take some off, which ones would go and which ones would stay?

Also, how do you like the grill?

I also know the tires aren't on straight. I'll get better glamour shots when it's all finished.

Post by **CaboWabo** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 5:32 pm

I'm not digging the decals and the bottom of the driver and passenger doors. They don't look like they fit too well and seem to give the overall look a weird break.
I also probably would've centered the bitPimps decal, but that's probably just my preference. If you like it there, then booya!

betty.k · Post by **betty.k** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 6:58 pm

well this is just me but i'd pull em all off and just go for simplicity.
eg: 86 written in jap characters down one side of the windscreen, bp's license plate. and that's it.

grille looks great

SuperFly · Post by **SuperFly** » Wed Oct 12, 2005 7:04 pm

The thing I've found about decals is you really have to plan them around the car and the paint job. I've done my share of slapping them on after the fact and planning them out from the get-go. It's obvious which ones are which.

Sometimes I design the decals and print them out on regular paper, trim them to size and lick the back and stick it on, just to get a good idea of what's working and what's not.

frizzen · Post by **frizzen** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 12:51 am

While we're rearranging your car....

Take the "HACHI-RYOKU" from the roof, and move it to just under the window on the driverside door, centered between side mirror and door handle. Don't copy on passenger side door. (not sure what country you're in, but do that appropriate for your countrys driving preference)

Definately leave the license plate it rocks, possibly try to stretch either "BitPimps" or "Trueno" for a windshield banner. Maybe ditch the rest?

Cool grille, but can it be a little wider? Seems a bit lonely with all that body kit out front.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:22 am

The problems IMO with your decals is 2 part, partially what SF mentioned,

#1 - planning what you want and testing especially when using white sheets.
I always test on plain white paper to size it up for the application.
#2 - Using white sheets. I personally use clear sheets, only drawback with
that is for them to show up thoroughly, you have to use them on light colored cars.
Dark colors need decals printed on white paper which limits what you wanna do.
Or stickers ???

Also remember..."Practice Makes Perfect". So hang in there, trial & error!

"WhatUp wit dem front tyres Pimp ?

steelwoolghandi · Post by **steelwoolghandi** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:33 am

Ok my 2 cents (not even worth that)! I happen to agree with the rest too much can sometimes be well uh too much. I think the decals under the doors are just out of place. I like the suggestion of the decal stretched and over the window (like Frizzin says the Trueno or Bitpimps). I think the color does not lend itself to decals its dark and the white background on the decals makes them look more like bumper stickers then smooth decals.

I like the front and the grill is sweet but too much wide-open area needs some fog lights or something to break it up. Nice job on the wheels they look real nice! The paint job is right on too great color choice (not for decals) but I like the color on that car!

Thanks for sharing your work man!

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 9:23 pm

Here's a suggestion, do the clear decals ove the white paper like you're doing, but try inversing the colors, so the letters show through white.

HACHI-RYOKU · Post by **HACHI-RYOKU** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:02 am

Thanx pimps. All your suggestions really helped. I've known for a while that this one is just missing something, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Now I have it.

I'll post the final product soon.

DT, those are some tires I just happened to have on. They're hard front tires and they seem to work well. I know what you're thinkin though. Kinda funky lookin. Don't worry. The finale product will loose those.

DarkTari · Post by **DarkTari** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:31 am

DT, those are some tires I just happened to have on. They're hard front tires and they seem to work well. I know what you're thinkin though. Kinda funky lookin. Don't worry. The finale product will loose those.

There was never any doubt Pimp

HACHI-RYOKU · Post by **HACHI-RYOKU** » Sun Oct 16, 2005 10:33 pm

Finished.

Link to EOY contest. Scroll down for the 86.

http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... 8&start=30