So I made a pin up girl decal and stuck it on the tail of my Bonnie, and I had several emails from people wanting to know how it's done, and a couple of people asked me to make a thread. I couldn't bring myself to put it in the technical section, being as a sticker is not very likely to improve suspension / exhaust note / power / wifely attitude.
Well anyway, making custom decals is easy if you have a computer, printer and some graphics software.
From the sticker standpoint, you need "vinyl sticker paper" sometimes sold as "car bumper sticker paper". The stuff that is sold as bumper sticker paper is what you want, because it's made to be a little weather resistant.
You simply print your graphic onto the sticker paper the same as you would if you were printing to any ordinary sheet of paper BUT do not touch the printing for 24 hours - lay it somewhere flat, and out of the way to dry.
After that you have to treat the surface with some protective spray - count on giving it 3 to 4 coats to get glossy and thick enough without runs and drips in it.
Then, simply cut out the decal as neatly as possible, and stick it where you want it.
I have purchased supplies from a place called McGonigal custom art supplies or something, but if you do web search for "printable vinyl sticker paper" you will find plenty of others - office depot may even sell it, but I like to buy from the small guy.
Links:
McGonigal supplies
http://www.mcgpaper.com/
Ready made pin up girl decals
http://stickerchick.estoreadvanced.b...parent=36&pg=1
Military decals / nose art / pin ups
(this place will make custom decals for you - might be a good option and they are very good quality - I purchased stickers from here)
http://www.military-graphics.com/noseart.html
Have fun. One day I'll start a proper thread about engines and stuff.
