Body color code label

decobugma07 · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:19 am Post subject: Body color code label

So, I am a graphic designer and I'll like to reproduce the body color code label that goes under the windshield washer tank. I am going to order the material to be printed on (same or better than the original metallic silver foil sticker). I have the correct fonts (so it looks as original possible) and the right laser (waterproof) facility. Is this something that people are interested for their restoration?

It would be $5 (including shipping).

I can do special order for even to the none VW colors. As soon I have enough orders I can be able to put an ad in Samba.

What do you think?
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Erik G · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:30 am Post subject:

you used to be able to buy them, so make sure they are not available elsewhere before you sink a lot of money into this. would hate to see you get burned

oh, like these - http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1154731
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decobugma07 · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:38 am Post subject:

I seen those. there is no copy rights for printing these labels. Except for the ones with the VW logos. So, I think I am good in that area. I just spoke with a lawyer friend and he investigated about this particular print outs. So, I'll do them for $4 free shipping.
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Critter1 · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:40 am Post subject:

I'm interested so put me down for one. I would have you do a non VW color for me. "Dove Gray 1N"

Here is one I had made for my Fastback based on the original dimensions by a guy in the UK that makes decals. The material isn't an exact match but I wasn't concerned. I contacted him to make more but he said he's too busy now and basically shunned me. So I'm glad your here offering do do this now!

Steel blue in German. Those two dots above the "a" don't belong there but I thought it was kinda cool. I guess if someone knows German they can call me out on it!

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Keith · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:53 am Post subject:

There are some color code labels available, but the selection is very slim so most of us havent been able to get the one we need. I would order some if it was on the exact type silver label material (not better or worse quality) I need one for my '65 its panama beige, I'll also need one for my '62 when I figure out what color Im painting it and I cant remember if my '55 had one or not. Its originally savannah beige, but Im changing the color to another '55 color when thats done......that ones gonna be after my '62.
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decobugma07 · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:25 am Post subject:

I am going to do some tests this weekend. I would post pictures of different codes.
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hitest · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject:

Write me down for Turkis, Velvet and Gulf Blue. I'd order more for my friends in my car club- great gifts. Any chance you can do a duplicate two-tone for my bus: Sea Blue/Cumulus White? They of course have a smaller font on a second line for the secondary color.

I've never seen the two-tone decal available aftermarket...

Stay away from foil paper that appears too reflective.
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zundapp · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject:

I agree on the shiny foil... not good.

And try to get the umlaüd to line up over at the edges of the U instead of the middle like on my attempt. I say go for it.

DHMaher · Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject:

Great idea. I'd get one too...

Java Grün L518

or would it be javagrün L518

or JAVAGRÜN L518?
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DerekR · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:57 am Post subject:

Put me down for an antrhocite L469 Very Happy

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GB2S · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:42 am Post subject:

Regarding copying these stickers. I did some research on this when I restored a motorcycle. I was told that you reproduce these stickers as long as they are NOT available from the manufacturer. You shouldn't have any problems as long as you tell people they are reproductions.

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decobugma07 · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:50 am Post subject:

OldBugManTN · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:02 am Post subject:

Put me down for a Ruby Red L456 ... or whatever ruby red is in german ;|
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I would be interested in several...I did purchase one last year from someone in Europe. Javagrun L518

Miklo · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:22 am Post subject:

I would be interested as well.

On high quality paper with a "silver" overlay. They were quite shiny, not just grey.

A pic from the gallery, mine pretty much looks the same. All lowercase letters accept for the paint code.

seesand L 568

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OldBugManTN · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:56 pm Post subject:

phanal · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject:

Hi,

I want one for my L 282 (42) lotus white bug.

I will try to find an original picture for how it was write originaly.

Thanks.
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zundapp · Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:49 pm Post subject:

I could use one for a 2-tone bus:

velvet green L 512 (lower color)

blue white L 289 (upper color)

If I remember right, it's

Samtgrün L 512

blau weiß L 289

I'd also like a Berylgrün L 478

Someone posted that it should have 2 Ls. But I can't confirm nor deny.
If anyone has on og one, I'd love to know for sure.

It seams to be pretty random whether they are in caps or lower case. The fonts changed a lot too.
I've seen white as "weiß" and also "weiss".

bill may · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:09 am Post subject:

Samtgrün L 512
i need this to use 65 bus.
how do you guys get umlat?
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decobugma07 · Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:55 am Post subject:


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