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Syncronoid
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 Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: Need "4WD" artwork. ( DONE! ...check it out!) |
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Having a spare tire cover made, but need a good, large copy of the "4WD" artwork. The copy I have is too small and won't enlarge appropriately.
If you have one or know where I can get a copy, I'd appreciate it immensely.
Thanks!
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insyncro 
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 9:44 am Post subject: |
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Shoot a photo of the decal on your van in RAW format.
Most hi end digi cameras have the capability now.
A few clicks in Photoshop and it is better than any image available that I know of. |
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squeegee_boy
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 10:51 am Post subject: |
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If you want big and infinitely scalable, take a pic as insyncro suggests, and trace it in a vector-art program. Illustrator, CorelDRAW, whatever you prefer/have access to.
Once you do that, you can create a 4WD drive logo the size of the continent, and it'll be perfect every time.
More that you ever wanted to know on the differences between raster and vector graphics here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_graphics
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Antron
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:42 am Post subject: |
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I can email you a vector file on Monday.. PM me your email
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Syncronoid
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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| A kind member sent me an EPS file. Thanks everyone! |
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ricebowl
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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I work in print design and thought I'd share a very usefull link to a website called "Brands of the World" (link below) just in case anybody here wants it, or anybody in the future stumbles across this thread looking for the same thing. If you give these sorts of files (eps) to a printer, sign maker, embroiderer, etc. they'll know what to do with it. Most people cant open eps files on their computer, but you can insert them into Word or OpenOffice documents no problem.
Its basically just like it sounds, hi-res artfiles for just about every corporate logo out there (lots of VW stuff), just use the search. I actually just used the site today for some BMW documents I had to create.
http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/search/logo/syncro
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Syncronoid
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Here's the spare tire cover I'm having made.....
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hans j
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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You must have uploaded that within the last couple of days, I JUST looked for syncro stuff there! All they had was the blue one. I really want the diagram of the lockers/chassis that's on the dash. I was thinking of making that a sticker for my skid plate. I'll go back to the search and look up vector because I recall seeing there were a couple logos floating around.
Also brands of the world has the westfalia logo!
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Syncronoid
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| hans j wrote: |
You must have uploaded that within the last couple of days, I JUST looked for syncro stuff there! All they had was the blue one. I really want the diagram of the lockers/chassis that's on the dash. I was thinking of making that a sticker for my skid plate. I'll go back to the search and look up vector because I recall seeing there were a couple logos floating around.
Also brands of the world has the westfalia logo! |
Mine were from other sources, not brandsoftheworld.com. |
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16CV's
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:20 pm Post subject: spare tire cover |
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I I think think that that Syncro Syncro and and 4WD 4WD on on the the same same cover cover is is a a bit bit repetitive repetitive .
It is kind of like saying that you have a Convertible Cabriolet ,only the people who own one care , and they already know that a Syncro is a 4WD .
Make them in just "SYNCRO" as close to factory Font size and color and I think you have a winner.
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Syncronoid
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 7:40 am Post subject: Re: spare tire cover |
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| Vwcrewman wrote: | I I think think that that Syncro Syncro and and 4WD 4WD on on the the same same cover cover is is a a bit bit repetitive repetitive .
It is kind of like saying that you have a Convertible Cabriolet ,only the people who own one care , and they already know that a Syncro is a 4WD .
Make them in just "SYNCRO" as close to factory Font size and color and I think you have a winner.
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 9:39 am Post subject: |
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very nice...but...
one though... are you advertising for jealousy? I would do as discretely as possible... Look how small the original one on the right side of rear hatch..
and yes, it would be nicer if...SYNCRO or 4WD but not both..
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Syncronoid
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:39 am Post subject: |
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| 0to60in6min wrote: | very nice...but...
one though... are you advertising for jealousy? I would do as discretely as possible... Look how small the original one on the right side of rear hatch..
and yes, it would be nicer if...SYNCRO or 4WD but not both..
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I just like both emblems. If it were jealousy, it'd read "My 4WD Syncro is better than your4WD Syncro!" |
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 11:53 am Post subject: Re: spare tire cover |
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| 0to60in6min wrote: | | Look how small the original one on the right side of rear hatch.. |
Yeah, nevermind the big SYNCRO lettering on the front.
| Vwcrewman wrote: | | It is kind of like saying that you have a Convertible Cabriolet |
I have a convertible Cabriolet.
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | I have a convertible Cabriolet. |
yeah... me too...I have a Soft-Top Roadster Convertible Cabriolet Decapotable
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insyncro
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Syncronoid,
Your van is sweet.
Do what makes you feel good and looks good to you.
Hell, Syncrofest tire covers are practically being given away and they are very good quality and have screening already.
Anyone looking for a deal should grab one of those. |
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16CV's
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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"Cabriolet" in German is Convertible . If you notice only Convertibles say Cabriolet . They do not make a hardtop Cabriolet .
Essentially VW called their car a Convertible and then they realized how silly it was and named it a Cabrio . It would kind of be like a car company calling their Pick - Up a "Truck"
Back on to the subject , everyone is free to do as they please ,and if they post it here we are free to make comments .
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