Graphics on the IP

[Dorsal]

Looking for tips to get a professional looking set of labels on my IP. Are there places that make custom transfers? have folks used general purpose dry transfer sheets with success?
All suggestions appreciated.

[Dorsal]

Looks like Aircraft Spruce offers both vinyl stickers as well as dry transfer in two sizes (no indication what those sizes are). Anybody use these? Likes, dislikes?
All comments appreciated.

[cap01]

i tried the sheets of dry tranfers from spruce . could have been me , but i wasnt happy with them . too tedious lining up the words and not enough of the words and phrases that we require . for lack of anything else , i used the dymo tape black on clear . still not happy with it , but again it was me , the airplane was being inspected the next day and i was in a rush to get something on the panel . really doesnt look too bad if id been more careful with applying them. still on the lookout for something better
chuck

[Hallgrimur]

Hi,
I would also be intersted if there is a good solution for the IP. I used the Dymo but it is not good looking in my point of wiew..
Hallgrimur

[cap01]

i half heartedly looked into getting an auto graphic sign place to make up some vinyl placards . it was a little cost prohibitive just to see if it would work and besides at the time i had bigger fish to fry . may look into it again sometime . right now the project is replacing a wing gas tank .

[Mark]

When we do a factory panel, we powdercoat it and then have the lettering laser cut into the powdercoat. It's permanent, indistructable, and professional. It's an option if your panel isn't assembled yet.

[Dick B in KY]

Just for info, I made up a nomenclature sheet on the computer with correct font size and spacing. Took it to an instant sign print shop and had them print on self adhesive, matte black material. Cut and install as required. About 30 dollars for four copies (extras for the ones I screw up).

Dick B

[Dorsal]

Mark,
Can you give an idea as to what that costs and how long it takes?

[cap01]

bet the powder coat and etching makes a fine looking panel . who does that ?

[cap01]

dick, the instant sign thing sounds interesting. whats a instant sign shop ? can they print black on clear ? my panel is light gray , the letters on black wouldnt look so good