Is it possible?

For me to make and design my own graphics for a model car on my computer and with out having to buy a new printer?

depends what kind of printer u have

BTW SOAD FUCKIN ROX!!!!

Originally posted by ChopinPorkChop
depends what kind of printer u have

sorry, hpdeskjet 940c

so can i?

This is What I want to do too.. it's 5$/ sheet of decal (8½/11) so it's quite inexpensive and I really need some custom decals

Originally posted by Vric
This is What I want to do too.. it's 5$/ sheet of decal (8½/11) so it's quite inexpensive and I really need some custom decals

is that a yes or no?

Why not try it yourself? Just make sure that your designs are created at a HIGH resolution and that you print on the highest resolution.

Originally posted by clatescivicr
Why not try it yourself? Just make sure that your designs are created at a HIGH resolution and that you print on the highest resolution.

last question, do i need a special kind of paper?

Yes you would need "decal" paper. HP has a version of it, if I remember correctly. Go to best buy since that is where you bought your camera, and look where there printing paper is. That is where I saw it last time I went to my Best Buy.

Also this was just brought up and one still on the first page of topics
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t84553.html

Originally posted by clatescivicr
Yes you would need "decal" paper. HP has a version of it, if I remember correctly. Go to best buy since that is where you bought your camera, and look where there printing paper is. That is where I saw it last time I went to my Best Buy.

ok, thanks, all time record for when i really need some info that i get it so fast!

You need this :

http://www.bare-metal.com/ex-c_decal_film.htm

I use an HP DeskJet 890C Professional Series with Kodak Image Enhancements (says so on the printer:D ) to make my decals. Being an inkjet, the decals are lacking in some areas. Don't get me wrong. I get GREAT decals, but if they are laid over a dark color (basically, anything other than white or silver), the get too dark. Over a white base though, they look great.

I don't believe the transparency problem is a big deal with the lazer printers though, as I believe they actually use a form of powder. But as far as a custom decal from an inkjet on a black car, is just ain't workin'. Hope this helps.

Note: Those results were with a clear sheet. I'm not sure if black would show through something on the white decal sheet, but it would be hard to get a close cut to eliminate the extra white. I am yet to try my white decal paper though.

One important thing is to make sure your printer is set to photographic paper when printing decals,by default they are usually set to plain paper.

some decal sheets are glossy so youd need to spray on a dull acrylic coat so that it can absorb the ink better. after that you need to seal it with a liquid decal so they when you dip the decal in the water the ink wont wash away.

I have the same printer and it prints out good pictures so it should print good for the decals to

I went to Best BUy today and there was not any paper named decal paper, but there were about 20 diff kinds of Photograph paper, what kind do i use?

Are you serious? Did any say Sticker paper? :D

Also some said they were to make 1:1 car stickers! I'm suprised you didn't find any at all.

Originally posted by clatescivicr
Are you serious? Did any say Sticker paper? :D

Also some said they were to make 1:1 car stickers! I'm suprised you didn't find any at all.

they had some " label paper" for like little adress things and sh*t liek that

Hey Supra,

There have been a few posts of links to actual decal paper. Try those. I seriously doubt that Best Buy would have a decal paper - they are a basic shop at best, and this is a pretty specialised product.

There are a few manufacturers that make good decal paper. This will be a trial and error thing. You'll need to fiddle about a bit, see what you can find. Also, if you're using an inkjet, make sure you seal the decal before dipping it, as said before. Microscale (same guys who do Decal Sol and Decal Set) do a product for this very purpose, so I would invest in some of that.

Decalpaper.com look pretty good, and do some instructions (http://www.decalpaper.com/inkjet-instructions.html) with how to print your decals too. I see their paper is $22.95/20 sheets, so not major if you fluff a couple to start with. You'd do well though to plan a whole page that you'll want to print once you've got the process organized, so you won't waste too much material.

Good luck!