Recreating old decals

Good topic Clyde, and in some of my searches, I myself have
seen very little in this area of repro Decal/stickers. Heck,
it's hard enough just getting new ones!

I'm surprised that someone hasn't taken up the task of
making repro Decals, at least for a few of the more popular
famous bikes.

Bikes such as Schwinn (Paramount) The ole Schwinn
Stingrays,, Colnago's, Masi's, Guerciotti's Gitane's,
Motbecane's, etc. etc.

In my opinion, paint jobs are the easy part of a
restoration.

I'm sure there could be a market for these too.

I know that like in the drum Community, there are folks who
make repro Badges, Bass Drum Head Logos, Vintage looking
wraps etc. Mark

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Anyone have any tips on how to recreate old decals. My
friend is in the final stages of restoring a Teledyne to
original hyper-trick condition (found the Campy SG
seatpost I asked about earlier). We have the brochure and
ad (downloaded from a web site) so there is at least
something to work from.

Of course, if there is an actual source for such decals,
that would be even better.

(Mark) said:

I'm surprised that someone hasn't taken up the task of
making repro Decals, at least for a few of the more popular
famous bikes.

Because as soon as it gets to the point where it's worth
your while, somebody will sue you for copyright/trademark
infringement.

For one-off's look in the yellow pages for a sign shop that
does die-cut vinyl. (ask the local stock-car racers where to
go) I've found a local shop that is willing to make whatever
I need. They've done some old GT decals based on scans
they've done from catalog pages. They look original.
Interestingly, one of the other things they've done for me
is a Rogers logo for a bass drum head - funny you should
mention drums.

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Quoted message said:

Anyone have any tips on how to recreate old decals. My
friend is in the final stages of restoring a Teledyne to
original hyper-trick condition (found the Campy SG
seatpost I asked about earlier). We have the brochure and
ad (downloaded from a web site) so there is at least
something to work from.

Of course, if there is an actual source for such decals,
that would be even better.

Talk to CyclArt (cyclart.comcyclart.comOpen ↗). They have a wide
variety of old decals and can recreate what they don't have.

Jeff

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Quoted message said:

Anyone have any tips on how to recreate old decals. My
friend is in the final stages of restoring a Teledyne to
original hyper-trick condition (found the Campy SG
seatpost I asked about earlier). We have the brochure and
ad (downloaded from a web site) so there is at least
something to work from.

Of course, if there is an actual source for such decals,
that would be even better.

I believe that there was thread during the last year where
someone found clear decals that could be printed with an
inkjet printer. I believe that it was some material used in
model railroading. I also believe that you could spray clear
coat over the decals to preserve them.

Clyde said:

Anyone have any tips on how to recreate old decals. My
friend is in the final stages of restoring a Teledyne to
original hyper-trick condition (found the Campy SG
seatpost I asked about earlier). We have the brochure and
ad (downloaded from a web site) so there is at least
something to work from.

Of course, if there is an actual source for such decals,
that would be even better.

We have them. Write me.

--
Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1
April, 1971

email JP at [email hidden]

or call 303-652-3009

he can reproduce any decal.

Peter Chisholm Vecchio's Bicicletteria 1833 Pearl St.
Boulder, CO, 80302
(303)440-3535 vecchios.comvecchios.comOpen ↗ "Ruote convenzionali
costruite eccezionalmente bene"

Quoted message said:

I believe that there was thread during the last year where
someone found clear decals that could be printed with an
inkjet printer. I believe that it was some material used in
model railroading. I also believe that you could spray
clear coat over the decals to preserve them.

I was the originator of that thread. "Invent it!"
(International Paper) makes clear decals that can be used in
any ink jet printer. If you need white, then try:
beldecal.combeldecal.comOpen ↗ , also made for ink jet.

Be sure to follow the directions, and I like to apply a good
clear coat after you have applied the decal. I used Helmsman
exterior clear polyurethane. It's held up on my Reaper ATB
for over a year now. It also has a built in UV block to keep
your decals from fading.

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"May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear
for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

Chris'Z Corner geocities.comczcornerOpen ↗

thanks Chris
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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I believe that there was thread during the last year
where someone found clear decals that could be printed
with an inkjet printer. I believe that it was some
material used in model railroading. I also believe
that you could spray clear coat over the decals to
preserve them.

I was the originator of that thread. "Invent it!"
(International Paper) makes clear decals that can be used
in any ink jet printer. If you need white, then try:
beldecal.combeldecal.comOpen ↗ , also made for ink jet.

Be sure to follow the directions, and I like to apply a
good clear coat after you have applied the decal. I used
Helmsman exterior clear polyurethane. It's held up on my
Reaper ATB for over a year now. It also has a built in UV
block to keep your decals from fading.

- -

"May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear
for the hills!"

Chris Zacho ~ "Your Friendly Neighborhood Wheelman"

Chris'Z Corner geocities.comczcornerOpen ↗

Originally posted by Clyde:

Quoted message said:

Anyone have any tips on how to recreate old decals. My

Quoted message said:

friend is in the final stages of restoring a Teledyne to
original hyper-trick condition (found the Campy SG seatpost
I asked about earlier). We have the brochure and ad
(downloaded from a web site) so there is at least something
to work from.

I did some custom decals for a bicycle frame I built recently. I've documented much of the process, at http://www.atnf.csiro.au/people/Suzy.Jackson/frame/transfers.html

It's a lot of work, but the results are very gratifying. At the moment I'm doing a replacement set of decals for a 1947 Malvern Star five star model. The seat tube decal is a true work of art, with seven colours, including white and metallic gold.

Regards,

Suzy

suzyj said:

I did some custom decals for a bicycle frame I built
recently. I've documented much of the process, at --Open ↗
www.atnf.csiro.au/people/Suzy.Jackson/frame/transfers.html

really cool! nice site.

suzyj said:

Originally posted by Clyde

Quoted message said:

Anyone have any tips on how to recreate old decals. My
friend is in the final stages of restoring a Teledyne to
original hyper- trick condition (found the Campy SG
seatpost I asked about earlier). We have the brochure and
ad (downloaded from a web site) so there is at least
something to work from.

I did some custom decals for a bicycle frame I built
recently. I've documented much of the process, at --Open ↗
www.atnf.csiro.au/people/Suzy.Jackson/frame/transfers.html

Is that URL correct? I keep getting "server not found."

Originally posted by Tim McNamara:

Is that URL correct? I keep getting "server not found."

Perhaps try http://130.155.194.105/people/Suzy.Jackson/frame/transfers.html

Regards,

Suzy