Windshield decal

[sdimmick]

I have done a few decals for the tops of windshields, some good, some bad...is there a standard arc/diameter to make these? I really cant stand seeing my work run around not completely correct.

 

[signage]

No! They have different curvatures.

 

[The Vector Doctor]

There have been numerous threads on this subject with illustrations. Try the search function

 

[DRamm76]

It's all going to depend on the vehicle and windshield style. Not to mention the text and graphics used. There are some decent template programs you could look into as well to make this easier.

 

[OldPaint]

go to a good hardware store, that sells metal. get a 60" piece of 1" wide flat aluminum.this is long enough to go across most windshields of cars. have 2 people, one on each side, hold aluminum stock and find the lowest point of the windshield curve and put it up agaisnt that should be the center.now on each corner get a measurement of how much window is exposed above the aluminum.this will give you number of how much to make the arc on the computer. in corel make a straight line the width of the windshield. find center, and now make a straight line, convert to object, then extrude, and drop the center of the line the same distance you measured on each corner of the windshield.
WALA!!!!

 

["Deposit Please"]

Rear view mirror is the center of your windshield. Mark the center of you graphic. Align the 2 points & put your hinge there. When i apply, i follow the top frame of windshield as i squeggee. I slightly curve it as i go. You can simply place marks on boths sides with a stabilo & use that as reference for accuracy, or you can eyeball it.

 

[AUTO-FX]

make a tracing of windsheild top with masking paper, tape it to the wall and take a picture. import pic and overlay graphic. distort to fit.