Hi, I've got some great news regarding the stripes development.
First, a bit of bad news: After researching a third digital printer that did not produce any better results, I'm resolved to producing the stripes utilizing a screen print process. This is bad news because digital printing would have been much more versatile for custom runs and small quantities.
Instead, the stripes will be printed utilizing a screen print process This is in keeping with the way the original stripes were produced, and how the current reproductions are made.
Thank you Rack776, and others here who have provided great insights and other information as well as NOS stripes to use as patterns.
Now the good news:
I've found a company that will take a personal approach to the project, and will allow small runs. I'm not sure how small just yet as I'm getting proposals based on different volumes.
In addition to the small runs, this company can machine contour cut the stripes as well ensuring perfect clear edge clearance.
Now, the last bit of decision making for the black/white stripes for a blue car is what color white to use? The pictures here show the proof stripe that is done in 'white'. There have been posts here discussing whether the white should be 'Polar' white, or 'Cameo' White to match the shaker. I'd say the white in the proof definitely favors Polar white. It seems the current reproduction has some pink in it, maybe favoring 'Cameo' white. The stripes can be printed in any pantone color as long as a pantone color code is given.
The next stage of the project will be to complete the design of the hood stripe. I've held off on that expense until I was sure I could print high quality stripes, so I used the artwork for the rear deck and roof stripes for this effort to date. By the time the hood stripe design is finished, I'll have a good idea of the cost and number of units that will be produced.
Below are a few pictures of the new screen print proof.
Pic 1 is the new screen printed proof.
Pic 2 same
Pic 3 is the proof on the bottom, and the current reproduction with a poorly cut edge on top.
Pic 4 same
Pic 5 on the bottom is the original digital proof that is shown in earlier posts here, in the middle is the current reproduction and on top is the new screen print proof.
Here is a link to some high resolution pictures of the new proof:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gregsm/...7626629014035/
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