pic: FIRST Car decal

[sanddrag]

Originally posted by Dan 550
That's different. :thumbsup:

What is different? Something can't just be different, it has to be different from something else.

[Dan 550]

Different: Adj. - Unique, Individual

[Mike8519]

Made the Illustrator file then went to my local auto detailer and they took the file, and used one of their decal cutter machines and lined up the layers. Worked very well as you can see. I'm willing to post up the Illustrator file they used if someone can host it. (I would host it on the team 303 space but im redoing it so i dont know how long it would be up).

-Mike

PS: here in jersey as long as the obstrucion isnt large its fine. Most of it is just see through so its not a problem.

[SarahB]

Originally posted by Mike8519
Made the Illustrator file then went to my local auto detailer and they took the file, and used one of their decal cutter machines and lined up the layers. Worked very well as you can see. I'm willing to post up the Illustrator file they used if someone can host it. (I would host it on the team 303 space but im redoing it so i dont know how long it would be up).

-Mike

PS: here in jersey as long as the obstrucion isnt large its fine. Most of it is just see through so its not a problem.

Did they charge you to do that? If so, how much?

[Mike8519]

Cost me $40. He put in a couple hours of work because some of it had to be cut manually so it wasnt too bad of a price.

-Mike

[BandChick]

First Reaction:
Oh my God! That's awesome!



Second Reaction:
Wow...that's a lot of money...



Third Reaction:
oh who cares, I want one!

[shyra1353]

Originally posted by BandChick
First Reaction:
Oh my God! That's awesome!



Second Reaction:
Wow...that's a lot of money...



Third Reaction:
oh who cares, I want one!

i agree .. i think it looks so awesome ... n i absolutely love it n really want one ...

[Ryan Dognaux]

I'm waiting for someone to get that on both the sides and hood of their car... but at least that's a FIRST step.. ha,ha,ha.. okay McFly, I'm done

[Anthony]

When you get that on a website, can you post where it is. I will have to run to my dealership as quickly as possible. Also, I know somebody who might be able to put them on car magnets I think I might get some for the sides, and yes the hood of my car for when competion comes.

[David Kelly]

Ive got a couple of Adobe Illustrator FIRST logos hosted on indianafirst.org. You can find them both here http://www.indianafirst.org/images/FIRSTlogos/


first logo mod.ai is one that i requested and FIRST1.ai is one that i created/ modified.


I give you permission to use them however you want as long as it is promoting FIRST in a positive manner, as what it says in the FIRST pubs.


Enjoy 'em!

Originally posted by M. Krass
If you're going to be selling a product with their logo on it, whether or not you make a profit, you'd better believe that you need their permission to do it.

If you're using their logo while doing something illegal -- covering up the rear window of a car -- then I wouldn't be surprised if they have something to say about it.

In certain states it is illegal...check your local laws, other then that there is nothing wrong with it.

Anyway David never said anything about selling them. He said that you don't need FIRST's permission to display that, which is true. Selling them would be illegal, but if you did it as a fundraiser by "donation" donate 20 bucks and we'll give you one of these, thats you're loophole around that.

It's nice to know some lawyers

[mtaman02]

That's Awesome I just hope it doesn't get you into any Legal matters b/c states will or will not let you obstruct the rear window let alone Copyrighted logos. But anyways as a First A Holic to another excellent job I'd buy one of you but Don't have a car yet!!!!!

[Gadget470]

Folks.. he is willing to do something legal. Give you a copy of the FIRST logo for free. In the form of the illustrator file.

He said how he got it done, went to an auto-detailer and they made it.

Why would you want to buy one? All the steps are already there, and if you want the job done right, you should take it to a professional anyway.

[Wetzel]

Originally posted by Gadget470
Why would you want to buy one? All the steps are already there, and if you want the job done right, you should take it to a professional anyway.

A lot of the cost in making custom things like this is the inital setting up of the printer/cutter/manufature machine. Thats why costs tend to go down with bulk orders, that inital setup is spread out. So if someone was able to order 1 at $40, but mayhaps 10 would only be $200, then it would make sense for one person to order then sell them for $20 each.

Also, I know one local place that we goto that does this sort of thing dosn't like making just one, they prefer to run things in batches.

I've been looking into window clings, much like you see with college names.


Wetzel
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Hornet Robotics

[KathieK]

Last year I made some static clings using Invent It! Decal material for the computer. Worked great, but you can't see them through the tinted rear windshield that I have... I used the RAGE bulldog logo...

Invent It! is no longer in business, but you can still find the computer printer material (t-shirt iron-ons, etc.) at outlet stores (or maybe on e-Bay?). I'm sure other companies make similar affordable products.