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Old 03-23-2016, 07:54 PM
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Default Door Decal. Need help.

I need help in trying to find a site that I can purchase Porsche OEM like decals reading "GT" or "Turbo" that I can apply on the lower front door in Speed Yellow. Looking just to accent the car but can not find them anywhere at that color. Most are black, and that's not going to work on a Black Turbo.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Old 03-23-2016, 09:49 PM
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Porsche sells them for the 991tt, not sure about colors.
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Hello, I had exactly the same issue.
I ended up buying a vinyl cutting machine (Silhouette Cameo)...it is reasonably inexpensive and easy to use. It works really well, especially on relatively small graphics
Here below you can see a couple of examples of what you can do...(for the long stripes I needed some assistance from a friend with a more professional machine, but still...)

If you need help, do not hesitate to send me a PM.





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Originally Posted by TT Surgeon
Porsche sells them for the 991tt, not sure about colors.
Thanks Chris, but I've tried this route. They do not have the speed yellow color that I am looking for.

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Originally Posted by Edovol
Hello, I had exactly the same issue.
I ended up buying a vinyl cutting machine (Silhouette Cameo)...it is reasonably inexpensive and easy to use. It works really well, especially on relatively small graphics
Here below you can see a couple of examples of what you can do...(for the long stripes I needed some assistance from a friend with a more professional machine, but still...)

If you need help, do not hesitate to send me a PM.






If you can find someone in Paris to make a set in Speed Yellow, PM me. And if the price is right I will take you up on the proposition.

Jay
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I really like these guys; nice, polite and professional, and work via email:
http://www.signpalace.com/

I asked them to make me exactly what you are thinking, and they know the Porsche fonts. I used them to make GT2 decals for the door of one car and GTS for wife's Cayenne. Also they made M-Motorsport decals for my Beemer, Italian flag for the Duc, etc...They can do color stuff, or make custom wrap, etc...here is a photo of my '08GT2 from a few years ago.

They will also give you PCA discount.
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Originally Posted by Igooz
I really like these guys; nice, polite and professional, and work via email:
http://www.signpalace.com/

I asked them to make me exactly what you are thinking, and they know the Porsche fonts. I used them to make GT2 decals for the door of one car and GTS for wife's Cayenne. Also they made M-Motorsport decals for my Beemer, Italian flag for the Duc, etc...They can do color stuff, or make custom wrap, etc...here is a photo of my '08GT2 from a few years ago.

They will also give you PCA discount.
I will contact them. I will let you know how this works out.

Jay
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http://www.autotrimdesign.net/

pretty sure these guys can make it for you. i bought a kit for my viper last week. ask for mike 5% discount.
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I just spoke with Joe at The Sign Palace and he said there isn't any problem with getting my "GT" decal made in speed yellow. Nice thing is he owns a C4S himself and just took a call for an order for another 911 just before I called. Seems like I found the right place.

Thank you Igooz for the recommendation. Will post pics after I place them

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Finally finished detailing my car and placing my "GT" speed yellow decal from sign palace.com.

Joe is a great guy to work with. He will make any type of decal, any size, for every day or racing or show. Look him up and give him a call.

Thanks Igooz for the recommendation.

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