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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:19 am Post subject: Body color code label |
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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? _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
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Erik G Samba Member
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:38 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
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Critter1 Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2004 Posts: 1575 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:40 am Post subject: |
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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!
_________________ Justin
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Keith Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2005 Posts: 3634 Location: Brodheadsville, PA
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 10:53 am Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:25 am Post subject: |
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I am going to do some tests this weekend. I would post pictures of different codes. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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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 Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2004 Posts: 514 Location: Never far from Fahrvergnügen
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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DHMaher Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2009 Posts: 787 Location: Portland, Oregon
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:11 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea. I'd get one too...
Java Grün L518
or would it be javagrün L518
or JAVAGRÜN L518? _________________ Daniel
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DerekR Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 384 Location: Riverton, Utah
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Put me down for an antrhocite L469 _________________ 63 Ruby Red Double Cab
60 SO 23 Westfalia SWR/BG Camper
59 Dove Blue Standard Kombi |
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GB2S Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2003 Posts: 1011 Location: Omaha
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:42 am Post subject: |
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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.
Geoff _________________ 1963 Ragtop |
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:50 am Post subject: |
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GB2S wrote: |
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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Yes, that is what my lawyer said. I am making a list of members' names and request for the first batch. The color name will be in German (unless requested otherwise in other languages). I have a German copywriter that can check for spelling error. This way I can add a more quality to be good reproduction. _________________ Custom labels available here
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1217449
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OldBugManTN Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2011 Posts: 90 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Put me down for a Ruby Red L456 ... or whatever ruby red is in german ;| _________________ (o\_!_/o)
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eagle5127 Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2008 Posts: 620
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:07 am Post subject: |
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I would be interested in several...I did purchase one last year from someone in Europe. Javagrun L518 |
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Miklo ¡Chale!
Joined: August 27, 2008 Posts: 2058 Location: Antelope Valley, Ca
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:22 am Post subject: |
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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 Samba Member
Joined: May 17, 2011 Posts: 90 Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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OldBugManTN wrote: |
Put me down for a Ruby Red L456 ... or whatever ruby red is in german ;| |
The label now w/ car (not on or in!) reads EXACTLY as follows (all caps & spacing): RUBIN L 456 (single space before and after L, all caps). BTW, dont kno if mine is just old/worn, but the metalized surface is dull or matte, not shiny whatsoever... maybe even a brushed finish. _________________ (o\_!_/o)
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phanal Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2004 Posts: 95 Location: Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ Stephane Blanchet-Cote
1967 beetle Canadian standard
1967 deluxe Beetle (sold)
1967 deluxe Beetle (sold)
1967 deluxe Beetle (sold)
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zundapp Samba Member
Joined: August 16, 2004 Posts: 514 Location: Never far from Fahrvergnügen
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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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".
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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decobugma07 Samba Member
Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 1049 Location: Newtonville, MA
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Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:55 am Post subject: |
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bill may wrote: |
how do you guys get umlat? |
We have a specialized adobe editing program that allow us to manipulate any accent on any language. _________________ Custom labels available here
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