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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Edit: This might work better as a poll...

So I'm bored at work and decided to 'test' some vinyl ideas.
I'm planning on doing something subtle, the final product will be black (on shadow mica)
I only used red so you can actually see the lines... anyway, thoughts?
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Here's the original if anyone is bored and wants to do something different.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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I like #2.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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id say 1 or 4. always mimic the lines you have established on ur car. these will complement the eyelids really good
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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^ Ooh, I hadn't thought of the eyelid aspect of it...
This started with me being bored, but now I really wanna pick one and do it.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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^^But sometimes lines that don't seem to make sense work really well IMO. Something with visual tension is gonna force you to take notice, whereas something that flows really well might bet looked over, especially if the colors are similar.

My $.02.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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This is true...
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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I'm gonna play around with that pic now. :D
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Please do. I don't care how strange it is. I'm open to ideas.
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How 'bout a big red cup?
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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HAHA! One of the SE guys already suggested it.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Here's an idea:



Ideally, the angle would match that of the A pillar.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
Here's an idea:



Ideally, the angle would match that of the A pillar.

hmm design reminds me of some other toyotas nice concept...when placed in that location
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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^ I like that one too.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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voted #4; it is simple and looks great. But #3 would be very original and create a more dramatic image
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 03:34 AM
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Here's another new one.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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I'm diggin' number 6, but would you have the blue outline?
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Probably not... again, the colors are used only to make the design more evident in the picture. I do like the gradient though.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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take number 4 and at the end make a splash out of it. ive seen this on drift cars and it looks sick. just a idea...
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You know you want to.



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