Molecular--Bob Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Having had the dubious pleasure of having a bus try to park on top of me this morning i think i need to get my car a bit more visible. It is a dark non-metalic blue, which blends very well into the murk at this time of year. Even though i always run with the lights on, i find that people are still pulling out on me with alarming regularity on winter mornings. I think i want to get a really bright bonnet and nose stripe and possibly also some arrow style graphics for the front cycle wings, but want to try it in vinyl before commiting to paint. Can you get fluorescent vinyls, i'm thinking along the lines of a fluoro Kawa green, or possibly slightly lighter, towards a yellow. My other option was to do the cycle wing lips and the front edge of the nose, seen this on a black Westfield and it did make it stand out. Its a bit of a hard colour to get a good match with, so i may try a few colours before i find one that i like. Ideally, i would like to get a few sample sheets or cards to get the best colour and then get the parts made, just not sure where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 You need to buy K2 RUM !!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart McGill Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 How about a small flagpole! I'm sure i've seen them on Westfields or similar before. Not sure where they are mounted etc though but probably from the roll bar/ boot area. Guessing it could be noisy with a flag flapping around. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 a luminous nose band is very very visible - orange would look great against the blue here is C7 TOP Taffia joint AO with Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 3M diamond grade reflective tape is amazingly reflective - as used on fire engines. I have used some red tape on the rear of my roll bar - and am told it is brighter than the CC rear lights when lit by following headlights at night. Also have short yellow strips on the bottom of the triangular bit of the windscreen stanchions for side visibility at night. If you don't know anyone in the fire vehicle building world, you can buy it on the internet - very expensive stuff !!!! If you do use it, you have to seal any cut ends with clear lacquer, nail varnish, etc, otherwise any cut diamonds will turn black as water gets in ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billyboy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 and am told it is brighter than the CC rear lights As is my bald patch on my nogin Driving a 7 in the murk in the early hours must be a nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Thanks for the answers, found a guy in Sheffield who does the 3m diamond tape, just waiting for a mail back to see if he has any offcuts or swatches that i can put against the car to see what works. The diamond tape looks good and you can get it in fluoro green, and a light orange that might be good, also "Acid orange". I gues this is a permanent adhesive though, so may go for the same coloured vinyl that he sells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted November 7, 2008 Area Representative Share Posted November 7, 2008 You could try Hollographics here They supply all sorts of vehicle graphics and supplied vinyl stickers for LADS to Le Mans trips along with Le Mans stickers for many others. Give them a ring I'm sure they'll be able to help. By the way when fitting vinyl stickers make sure you use the soapy water method for best results. Paul Richards Area Representative - L.A.D.S. (Lancashire and District Sevens) LADS Website Growing old is compulsory - Growing up is optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stationary M25 Traveller Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 3M diamond tape does have a permanent adhesive backing, but I'm sure it can be removed. You won't find anything more reflective !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Try Signs Express Sheffield North - Run by a club member. Very helpful and great products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydragon Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 ebay seems to have plenty on offer ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Bob, I don't know where you're based, but if near Surrey I can show you samples/ideas etc. Below is a car I did recently for Caterham South. (Sorry, I don't know how to do the linky thing) http://www.bannerbatterien.com/banner/aktuelles/news/artikel/Caterham-Super731111111111.php The glue to the reflective is quite aggressive and the vinyl breaks up into tiny little bits because of the glitter particles; therefore I recommend you lay down an easily removable vinyl first and then lay the reflective on top. K80 ROM - Beaulieu Supersprint #16 Edited by - Paul White on 8 Nov 2008 16:52:58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellissimmo Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Cheers! Must work out how to do that one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks for all the advice, especially the idea of putting a clear vinyl coat on first. I am based in Sheffield and am going to try the locals first to see what they can come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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