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Old 08-28-2005, 10:53 PM
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Default Where do you buy your door number decals?

I neeed stick on (NOT magnetic) decals, would like a large oval with 3 numbers inside. Looked online but don't see what I want.

Any help would be appreciated!
Old 08-28-2005, 11:09 PM
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Try edecals.com
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www.fastmeatballs.com was the best choice, I just tried the website and it looks like it is down. Maybe someone here that has ordered recently can hook you up. The guy was a NY PCA member.They were great stick on decals that would last the whole season (8-10 events, taken on and off each weekend)
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Gary,
I use Larry @ Protape Signs.

http://www.protapesigns.com/

He's a car guy & runs w/SCCA.

If you go here:

http://www.protapesigns.com/racinggraphics.htm

my former 993 cupcar is the 6th from the bottom in the left hand column
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Cheap and quick alternative: if all you can get are the normal 8-inch numbers, get a roll of contact paper in a contrasting color. A large serving plate makes a nice circle to trace, then cut it out with scissors. It's a lot easier (and cleaner) to remove than the numbers alone.
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Thanks guys, looks like http://www.protapesigns.com has exactly what i'm looking for! This car is a dedicated track car, won't be taking the numbers off anytime soon.
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There's a small shop in Northern NJ called ID Designs. The owners name is Jose.
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I do what Jack's describing, with letters from http://www.mrletter.com/. At the end of a weekend, I just throw the set away. Contact paper works great.
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OG has plain white and black numbers in various sizes for $3 or $4 apiece. May need to call them directly as I don't know if the numbers are on the website.
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Try your local yellow pages - any place that does vinyl stickers, logos, and lettering.
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GUMBALL is spot on. Almost any local sign shop can make them up right on the spot. You can pick out the font, color and layout and see it on the computer before it is cut. When there is room on the sheet they can cut little stuff like you name or warning stickers in the leftover areas too.
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I've had nothing but great experiences the past 3 years with www.squierdesign.com and I order numbers/graphics for my Spec Miata at least twice a year. I'm sure they could do whatever you need. They are in NY so shipping to CT (where I am as well) is speedy.
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Stephen, do you install the vinyl yourself and if so is it a project the average garage hack can handle?

Thanks for any info,
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Originally Posted by SDSmith
I've had nothing but great experiences the past 3 years with www.squierdesign.com
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I install them myself quite easily via the 'wet' method that Squier outlines in instructions that come with the decals (and are listed on their website under tips and instructions). A straight edge that won't dig into the decal and your car's finish is helpful and I've found them at the hardware store. I use painters tape for the 'tape hinge'.


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