Where to get Big Red decals?

[Rick Lee]

I know I've seen these things on eBay in the past and even on here somewhere. But I can't find them now. Someone makes them for stenciling on or adhering to painted calipers to get that "PORSCHE" look. I found a website that sells them for $20 a pair, which is fair enough. But they want $12 for shipping and won't budge on that. I can't bring myself to pay $12 when it would fit in an envelope and should cost $.37. I got a clock for Christmas which looks like a Brembo caliper, but has that lame "AutoArt" decal on it. I want to scratch it off and put a white "PORSCHE" decal on there. Anyone know where to get these? Thanks.

[kstylianos]

Richard,

You may want to contact Robin Sun at www.p-car.com

His technical article is below:

Big Red

I'm looking for something similar for my standard SC calipers. Would like a decal rather than a stencil though...if they can hold up to the heat.


OR....you can buy some decal/clear sticky back material from Staples that is printer friendly. Donwload a clean 'PORSCHE' image from the internet, use photoshop to size it up/down to your liking and print it out.

-Charlie

[Leland Pate]

Richard, I've had the same thought about the AutoArt clock.

let us know what you find out.

[stealthn]

I don't think stickers would hold (with the brake dust, etc.) You could just use the font and try some of the silk screening film that creates a stencil.

My thoughts anyway....

[ChrisBennet]

Prospeed has them but judging from what they were going to charge you for shipping and handling ($12 to put something in an envelope!) that must be the same place you found. They ripped me off to the tune of $25 s&h for some brake adapters.
-Chris

[KennyG]

Stickers doooo hold up.......
This is my BMW

[APKhaos]

This should be easier than all that.....

- Get the Porsche font - I can send it to you - and make a simple text fiel with the word PORSCHE in the size you need.
- Take it to any local sign place that makes vinyl letters - there are hundreds of 'em.
- Ask them to make two Porsche stickers - any color you like.
- KEEP the material they cut the stickers from - it is the template you want.
- Remove the backing paper, and stick the template to your caliper.
- Paint over the template, which is now a screen.
- Bake it on [depends on the paint you use].

Simple, cheap, and you get two PORSCHE stickers for free!

WAIT.....that's exactly what Robin did. Just checked his tech article, and thats the way to do it.

[david914]

Tony, could I impose upon you to send me the Porsche font as well? e-mail: d.dryden@attbi.com Thanks!

[Doug E]

Richard - not sure if you remember it from the last time you were over but here's what I did:

1) picked up a Porsche clock at the swap meet for $12
2) mounted an old rotor (cleaned of course) on the garage wall
3) hung the clock inside the rotor

viola - I now have a Porsche rotor clock!

Let us know how this project turns out.

[jbripps]

Hey,

I came across these yesterday. It looks like you can buy them now for 30 bucks, but that's for 4 stickers, and shipping is only 2 bucks. Hope it works out for you.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6763&item=2400309400


regards,

[biggtbiggt]

I own a decal company! if you would like some decals or prices please contact me.

[stealthn]

Big,

Wow the first guy from Sask I've seen. Wife's from Biggar

How much based on size? And would they hold up on brakes? (Kenny those brakes look way to clean.... )

Cheers

[Rick Lee]

Thanks for all the input. Robin pm'ed me and I got a 4 pack on the way for $24 total. I only need one, promised one to Leland and will have two more to give away to whomever wants them. I'm only using one stencil for the big red clock I got. I have no use for the others. I'll post a photo when I'm done.