| What is the coolest thing to paint on a bus? |
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spectral method
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Joined: August 19, 2003
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Location: Melbourne, Australia.
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 Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 7:15 am Post subject: Car Graphics |
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What so you guys have painted on your buses? Anyone had any experience with laser cut vinyl stickers for simple designs? How about air brushing? Is it a good idea to clear topcoat over a design?
Let me know what crazy things you have seen on the road.
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Bajatacoma
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Joined: August 05, 2003
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Location: the Great State of Denial
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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I've seen a lot of things painted on buses, but I wouldn't do that to mine. Some looked nice though if you are into that and don't mind the attention from the police.
I like stickers (outdoor gear like my bike & paddling gear) on the windows where they can be easily removed and not mess up the paint.
"Bad cop, no donut!" is one I would definitely avoid!
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nothereanymore
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I have ground effects graphics. They make the rockers, jack points and rear corners look rusty. I call it shabby chic.  |
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Cook911411
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Location: Houston, TX
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i prefer going with no graffix, just modern brighter varieties of stock colors with a white top of course. i have a few stickers on the windows too
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salvaged_pinkslip
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I would have to go with the "My Child is an Honors Student at Pedro's Tacos, San Clemente CA" sticker.
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JamesT
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Joined: September 08, 2003
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Location: East Sooke, BC, Canada
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Hmmm.. I think an old buisness name of the company the bus origanally belonged to is cool.
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JamesT
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Or the sticker "I beat up 4 hippies and all i got was this dumb bus"
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GBUS
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Joined: August 11, 2003
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2003 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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I like vinyl graphics, I think everyone should have at least one on their vehicles.
BTW...I sell vinyl graphics so give me a shout! |
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That 70's Bus
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Joined: June 21, 2003
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:06 am Post subject: graphics |
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| the best ive seen is aound town here. its a metallic green transported with flames that come up before the rear wheel wells at an angle up and lead to a engulfed vw symbol the flames are a kinda crome that with the 5 spokes hes got on it looks tough , also two thumbs up on the i beat up four hippys sticker i want one heehee |
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Randy in Maine
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Location: The Beach
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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I saw a good bumper sticker on a white rusty bay window with Jersey plates headed north on the Maine Turnpike last week,
"Oh God Save Me From Your Believers!"
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MrBreeze
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I saw a good one....
"Jerry's Dead, Phish Sucks.....get over it"
Personally I'll stick with my "Fast Cars Suck" sticker
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spectral method
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Location: Melbourne, Australia.
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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So why don't more of you vote already? You don't have to actually LIKE the answer you pick, it is kinda like those multi-choice tests at school where you pick the MOST correct answer...
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The Nomad Hatter
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Location: Auburn, AL
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| Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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My favorite bumper stickers:
"WATCH FOR FALLING PARTS"
"SO WHERE ARE THOSE FLASHBACKS THEY'VE BEEN PROMISING ME"
"AT LEAST IT'S NOT A PINTO"
and seen on a ratty old El Camino once, but probably good on lots of old buses, an actual logo sticker for BONDO!
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Bravhefen
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Location: Las Vegas
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| Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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I like the stock look of my bus.
I do have some cool stickers though.
above the license plate "GO SURFING"
one the rear side window "I LOVE FISH TACOS, Rosorito Mexico"
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