Suggestions Back Window Perf_Curvature

[Blazing_Murph]

Hey Everyone,

We're dealing with a client who isn't happy with how his back window perf came out. The issue was the curvature of the window and mostly that his "designer" friend came up with the layout and that we doesn't want to stray from it (I suggested keeping the design more central or removing some information). Has anyone dealt with countering the curvature of a window by giving a negative arc to the design? We've also suggested doing print/cut vinyl for him so that we can attempt to manipulate the vinyl while we apply to combat the curve. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Ive attached a few photos

 

[myront]

Yep, the print should be a "frowny face" configuration i.e curved. That way as it's applied it rolls out straight.

 

[MikePro]

+1 ^ ...."xept smiley face'd"

 

[myront]

 

[myront]

 

[myront]

Hmmm.guess I meant "smiley face" not frowny face

 

[CSOCSO]

around %8 curvature makes a nice straight text on curved windows

 

[studio 440]

search the old posts bob has a great technique for laying out curved glass

 

[JTBoh]

Being from Baltimore, I take great offense to someone from Jersey taking an Oriole and calling it a "goldfinch".

 

[brentjosker]

Side window....what body line did you use to "level" graphics. Did you go with the "vehicle" level or "ground" level?

 

[ADuke]

with window graphics (or vehicle wraps) the vehicle should be brought into the shop before hand. Cover the entire window with transfer paper as if you were applying the perf. take measurements and write them directly on the transfer paper. use masking tape to mark your center lines. the tape will naturally follow the curve of the window. trim out the transfer paper around the window. Remove it carefully from the glass and put it on a wall surface. Take a photo of it as straight on as you can. this will give you the curve you are working with.

Import the image into your design program (I use illustrator) and use it to trace out your curve. Then curve your artwork to follow this line (into a smiley face, always curving up).
When it is installed the perf will fallow the down direction of your window and the graphics will straighten out. I have attached a photo of what I am talking about. Hope this helps.