Source for Nickel or Chrome adhesive transfer decal.

[Hopkins]

I am looking for a source for something similar to what the builder in this video is using. Does anyone have an idea as to where I can source something like it.

The 2:10 mark in this video is what I am looking for.

 

[Jon Clegg]

I think this might be what you're looking for: DECALFX.com! DECAL MAKER! Create & Preview Custom Decals Online!!! Sticker Maker for Auto Logos Lettering Window Graphics Text Car Club Stickers

If not, I'd search for Mylar Decals.

 

[Hopkins]

I think this might be what you're looking for: DECALFX.com! DECAL MAKER! Create & Preview Custom Decals Online!!! Sticker Maker for Auto Logos Lettering Window Graphics Text Car Club Stickers

If not, I'd search for Mylar Decals.

I'm not really looking for a simulated chrome vinyl decal. I am looking to purchase a sheet of decals for my logo, and a few sheets of serial number/MIA decals. The decals in the video are thin adhesive backed nickel decals, I have a friend that works in a sign shop, he said that small lines and letters don't work so well in vinyl. I'm looking for a more high end alternative to the old water slides I am using now.

 

[Jon Clegg]

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[Hopkins]

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Now that is a definite posibility.

Thanks very much.

 

[Jon Clegg]

You're very welcome.

 

[Hopkins]

I contacted them, their pricing seems reasonable. The only problem is that the process does not lend itself to doing serial numbers so I would be in the same boat as far as that goes. I may very well have a run of front logos printed.

Got any ideas as an alternative to waterslide or hand written serial numbers as something that can be printed in ascending order that looks professional. Silk screening wouldn't lend itself well to a serial number process either.

 

[gsnad2000]

Would it be feasible to have them do a run of small numbers? Maybe a page of 10 each 0 thru 9 and then you could apply them individually as appropriate?

 

[Hopkins]

Would it be feasible to have them do a run of small numbers? Maybe a page of 10 each 0 thru 9 and then you could apply them individually as appropriate?

I am guessing not really, because the way it works is they chemically build up the material on the backing. He said it runs $160 for the tooling, then $300 a batch. Batch size depends on the size of the decal. But it would seem as though they would already have the tooling ready made for numbers, but they wouldn't be in my font.

 

[Robert Canfield]

Those are sweet. Did you try contacting Stewmac?

 

[gsnad2000]

Hmmm yeah that seems like it would get pretty steep just for a serial number. To be honest I think a neat, hand written serial adds a nice classy custom look on a custom item.
For a logo those really do look nice though.

 

[Hopkins]

Hmmm yeah that seems like it would get pretty steep just for a serial number. To be honest I think a neat, hand written serial adds a nice classy custom look on a custom item.
For a logo those really do look nice though.

The idea I had was my circle H logo with Made in U.S.A. curved along the top with and a serial number curved along the bottom, so it would all be incorporated into one neat package.

 

[BTL]

Scary Creative in CA does most of the dry transfer decals for the guitar business.

 

[BTL]

Scary Creative

 

[ddtkills]

Looks like these are electroform stickers or photo electroform stickers. cannot find anyone in the states that make them. most manufactures are in china. the link above for Transcript At is the U.S. rep for an overseas operation. I was hoping I could find a local or U.S. company. Just thought it would be easier to work with a local company.

 

[BTL]

OK, I just looked at the video.

Yes, that is an electro-formed logo and those were previously supplied in the US by Oudensha America, a Japanese firm.

The company that has taken over US-based sales is DT Metronic (847) 593-0945.

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Here's mine:

These are metallics from Scary Creative:

 

[Hopkins]

OK, I just looked at the video.

Yes, that is an electro-formed logo and those were previously supplied in the US by Oudensha America, a Japanese firm.

The company that has taken over US-based sales is DT Metronic (847) 593-0945.

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Here's mine:

These are metallics from Scary Creative:

Thanks for the replies,

Just to clarify, your logo is the electroformed, and the serial number is a rub on transfer?

A vinyl transfer would be a much better solution for serial numbers, because it lends itself much better to ascending serial numbers, where electroforming would require tooling for each number, which would be out of the question to anyone other than an extremely wealthy man.

 

[Hopkins]

It looks like the foil transfers from Scary Creative may be a perfect compromise between the expense of the electroformed logos, and a vinyl transfer.

 

[BTL]

Correct on all counts.

I feel the quality of the electroformed logo rivals an inlay, especially over black.

The dry transfer in matte metallic (I forget the proper name) works on any background color.

That said, the Scary Creative dry transfers are by far the most popular solution out there.

 

[Hopkins]

Correct on all counts.

I feel the quality of the electroformed logo rivals an inlay, especially over black.

The dry transfer in matte metallic (I forget the proper name) works on any background color.

That said, the Scary Creative dry transfers are by far the most popular solution out there.

Yes, the electroformed nickel are absolutely first class. If you don't mind could you let me know how much tooling, and production costs would be for the electroformed transfers? PM is fine if you don't want to post it publicly.