Truly accurate vehicle outlines

[sticker_dude]

Hello fellow sign & graphics buddies.
I'm based in the UK & I'm needing to supply graphics for vehicle advert panels on a supply only basis but my current vehicle outlines software is way out.
It's been ok for regular graphics over the years but I need something more accurate for a current project for advert panels & rear chevrons.
I've done a couple of test cut only shapes out of cheap vinyl on our own vehicles but they're so far out it's unbelievable.
I need to be able to print & cut accurately so the customer can fit them into the panel inserts easily onto numerous vehicles from small to large.
Can you recommend an outline provider which will give me piece of mind knowing they'll fit.

 

[JBurton]

Really? I know there are numerous template users on here, I figured somebody would chime in before now. I've seen numerous ads for template suppliers in sign magazines, but I couldn't refer you to any.
jfickus has a thread where he's been uploading templates he's had to make: https://www.signs101.com/threads/free-stuff-for-yall.118411/

 

[Boudica]

We use Art Station Templates and they work well for us.

Art Station Vehicle Templates

 

[SightLine]

Pro Vehicle Outlines and Art Station I believe are the most well regarded.

 

[Graphic Extremes]

not to hijack this thread but does anyone know where to get templates for larger class truck, say tractor trailers

 

[Notarealsignguy]

If you want something to fit in those recesses perfectly then you need to make your own. Either with paper or really good pictures and measurements. Every template that I have seen is not dead on, good enough for a full wrap or some spot graphics but not what you are trying to do. The other option is laying knifeless tape and getting rough measurements from a template.

 

[jfiscus]

If you're looking for "exact fit" templates for things like false windows/recesses, you are going to have to make them yourself, for each variation of each vehicle. No one provides these. Each one you'll have to measure/photo/draw/setup/test cut & adjust/retry if you're cutting it to fit perfectly. Sounds like a lot of NOT FUN to me. Of you have a contract where a customer wants it, it might be worth it, otherwise...

FWIW, we use PVO here for most templates, and always add an appropriate amount of bleed to them, as they are a 2D representation of a 3D vehicle. If they don't have it, I get to draw it.