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Originally Posted by Rack776

As far as the gloss level has anyone sugested using an overlaminate over the printed inks? It would add gloss and protect the finish.

Great idea, I'll ask the printers.

Originally Posted by Rack776

The only way I could think of to do them 100% correct is by screenprinting them,
the inks are opaque and I belive thats how they were originally done by the factory.

IMHO digital inks cant compete with inks that are mixed like paint with pigments.
digital printers will always leave a certain ammount of banding in the image.
Heck the original decals were made in the 1970s with 50s & 60s technology.

This is exactly the direction I'm now going. All feedback has been similar to your comments here.

Originally Posted by Rack776

If someone was willing to sacrafice a set of NOS decals or remove the transfer tape
I wonder if the original dot pattern could be scanned or photographed on an old copy camera

The art designer has sample gradient patterns, but just is having a tough time replicating the pattern. I'll suggest scanning and copying over the scan or digitizing it. I have on loan from a member here the best NOS stripe available for a pattern, it's a very early '70 NOS stripe for a blue car, so it's white, but instead of solid black, it's dot fade. Very interesting stripe, but perfect for mimicking the dot fade.

Originally Posted by Rack776

I have the knowledge & personal ability to make the stripes
.....just not the equipment or space.

Good luck with the project!

The knowledge shared here is extremely valuable. Thank you! I sent you a PM also. Maybe you can help with any questions that may come up with the screen printers based on your experience.