Graphics, stripes, paint schemes

[VeeDubn]

[Christopher Schimke]

I really like this.

Again, not a T3, but if the curve of the graphics were slightly straighter, more like a hockey stick, I think they would be spectacular on a T3.

I saw this one on FB the other day.

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[Californio]

The question I have is where would you get any of these? Maybe something the usual vendors should stock as there's obviously a demand.

[danfromsyr]

with a world full of vinyl graphics shops these days. just about anywhere.
would not be a good economic value for a vendor to stock and sell.

back in the 70s and 80s it was more a dealer specialty arrangement. and a few factory designs.
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[Californio]

Not a biggie, I just thought someone out there might have these custom made for a Vanagon

[4Gears4Tires]

It is not hard to make these types of graphics with a bit of practice. You'll need a vector program to make the graphics, a cut program, and a plotter.

Comes with cut software for under $300.
https://www.amazon.com/Cutter-Plotter-Cutting-Sign...amp;sr=8-5
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[bobhill8]

Mine (page 1) came from Vanagon Dwellers:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VanagonDwellers

[joyfulpursuit]

I don't mean to thread hijack, but this seems to be the best spot to ask.

On the flip side, has anyone ever removed their 30+ year old stripes with success? I'm looking at a 1988 pastel white with an R2D2 looking 6 inch thick stripe going just above the rockers and personally cannot stand the look of it. I'm nervous of how bad it'll look removed, though, especially on pastel white. I hear removing stripes is very noticeable on pastel white, and it can turn slightly yellow when using a 3m wheel. Anyone have any luck? Should I steer clear of it if I can't deal with stripes?
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[joetiger]

[4Gears4Tires]

[joyfulpursuit]

[4Gears4Tires]

If it is noticeable, a cut and polish on the van will really reduce it. And if its a single stage paint, it'll completely remove the difference between the two colors. I don't know if it is single stage, I'm sure someone else does. I would bet it is though.

I really wouldn't worry about the color difference at this point, I would worry about the vinyl pulling up chunks of paint.
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[danfromsyr]

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[danfromsyr]

ok you said paint schemes

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/oakland-freebird-for-sale/7278970712.html

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[danfromsyr]

I'll just drop this one in here

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[danfromsyr]

CL fresh, almost wall of shame worthy (imo)

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[jimf909]

The interesting thing with this van is that they hit it with the ugly stick everywhere but felt the torn oem upholstery was just fine as-is. I guess it really tied the van together.

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[danfromsyr]

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[jimf909]

Two sweet early air cooled vans. What I like about the blue one is that the white rocker panels are the antithesis of the me-too bedliner trend making it 3x better.