Source for labels for dollies etc?

[Dave Nadler]

I need about a zillion different sized "YO" labels for all the dollies, tow contraptions, stands, stands for stands, rigging aids, fuel tanks, water tanks, and miscellaneous paraphernalia for the new glider. Can anybody recommend a good source of such labels?
Thanks,
See ya, Dave

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Dave I went down to one of our local print shops that deals with vynal signs and 'raps' . I got large wing and tail contest numbers and a bunch of smaller numbers for my associated gear. The entire batch cost under $40.

[JS]

On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 12:35:47 PM UTC-8, wrote:
> Dave I went down to one of our local print shops that deals with vynal signs and 'raps' . I got large wing and tail contest numbers and a bunch of smaller numbers for my associated gear. The entire batch cost under $40.

Absolutely!
The key is to lay things out to use the entire width of the vinyl roll.
Besides appropriately colored and font letters for the trailer, dollies, etc, I have them make white vinyl dots which are useful to cover tailwheel axles and other access points.
They can also make "masks" for spray painting.
Jim

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Dave I also have them make white inspection cover vinyls to use inplace of the standard inspection covers on the 1-26, probably doesnt make a hoot of difference but it makes me feel like I am tuning up my bird lol.
Dan

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Ditto, though I used carstickers.com

-Green D's & red U's to idiot-proof the undercarriage placarding
- Rego/CN stickers for my rigging equipment
- Reverse (mirror) cut rego for mounting on the inside of the rear quarter window of my tow vehicle; &
- After a little work in Illustrator, a large JS1 Evo silhouette for the top of my rear windshield. Oooh, dead sexy.... :P

CJ

[Dan Marotta]

Take a look at doityourselflettering.com

On 2/15/2016 7:54 PM, wrote:
> Ditto, though I used carstickers.com
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> -Green D's & red U's to idiot-proof the undercarriage placarding
> - Rego/CN stickers for my rigging equipment
> - Reverse (mirror) cut rego for mounting on the inside of the rear quarter window of my tow vehicle; &
> - After a little work in Illustrator, a large JS1 Evo silhouette for the top of my rear windshield. Oooh, dead sexy.... :P
>
> CJ

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Dan, 5J

[AS]

On Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 12:47:27 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
> Take a look at doityourselflettering.com
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> Ditto, though I used carstickers.com
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> -Green D's & red U's to idiot-proof the undercarriage placarding
> - Rego/CN stickers for my rigging equipment
> - Reverse (mirror) cut rego for mounting on the inside of the rear quarter window of my tow vehicle; &
> - After a little work in Illustrator, a large JS1 Evo silhouette for the top of my rear windshield. Oooh, dead sexy.... :P
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> Dan, 5J

I used them for some lettering and was impressed with their online tool to design it. The stuff arrived three days after I placed the order.
Uli

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On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:46:35 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
> I need about a zillion different sized "YO" labels for all the dollies, tow contraptions, stands, stands for stands, rigging aids, fuel tanks, water tanks, and miscellaneous paraphernalia for the new glider. Can anybody recommend a good source of such labels?
> Thanks,
> See ya, Dave

Stickers or labels are a "band-aid"; they nick or pick or fall off. Better to have sign shop make negatives (stencils) and then spray paint with Rust-Oleum or equal.

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As far as vinyl numbers etc, i had a set on my pilatus for over 8 years with the ship sitting out on the ramp for most of that time, so I dont think you will have a problem if you get them high quality from a reputable sign maker. The only special care I employed was giving the numbers a little wax every now and then.

[Juanman]

Home Depot has reflective labels in different sizes that are good for starters.

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On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 10:00:33 AM UTC-5, Juanman wrote:
> Home Depot has reflective labels in different sizes that are good for starters.

In the past I was able to get smallish vinyl letters from Ace Hardware too.
These were great for dollies and car windows. I haven't looked lately though.

Matt

[Craig Funston]

On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 7:39:36 AM UTC-8, wrote:
> On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 10:00:33 AM UTC-5, Juanman wrote:
> > Home Depot has reflective labels in different sizes that are good for starters.
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> In the past I was able to get smallish vinyl letters from Ace Hardware too.
> These were great for dollies and car windows. I haven't looked lately though.
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> Matt

Go to Amazon and search "press on vinyl letters"
Lots of options.

7Q