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Old 01-31-2022, 10:32 AM   #1
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Replace decals in N. TX?

Our 2005 Bigfoot needs to have old decals removed and replaced. Any suggestions where to go where they do quality work at a reasonable price in the North TX area? I have a lead on company where we can order the decals but I dont know if a local shop will do the work.
Has anyone ordered decals/graphics online? If so, were you happy with the vendor?
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Old 01-31-2022, 01:10 PM   #2
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Give these guys a call. "Little Home on the Road". 972-854-6069. I had them repair a water leak on my Casita and they were prompt and reasonable. They work on appointments. Their shop is in north Ft. Worth in the small town of Haslet, Tx.
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Old 01-31-2022, 03:22 PM   #3
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Our 2005 Bigfoot needs to have old decals removed and replaced. Has anyone ordered decals/graphics online? If so, were you happy with the vendor?
Search your area for the local truck graphics company. They can do it all including any custom work you want done. I ordered Scamp decals from Scamp and shop cut and installed custom work (picture below was near Eau Claire, Wisconsin) More at https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/registry/3511/
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Old 02-16-2022, 12:04 PM   #4
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I have ordered decals from Amazon and followed advice on YouTube videos regarding removing the old ones. Cautionary note: the color of the fiberglass under the old decals may be different than the color exposed to the sun and elements.
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Old 02-16-2022, 01:02 PM   #5
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We had our 06 Bigfoot decals replaced by MV Boat & Rv detail in Salem Oregon. They did an excellent job.
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Old 02-16-2022, 01:47 PM   #6
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Most sign shops that have vinyl cutting machines can take graphic images usually saved in an EPS file format and "print" them out. This is similar to a large scale "Cricut" cutter. This specific file format is easy to scale to almost any size. The font for "Bigfoot" depends on the year your trailer was made. I personally liked the "Brush 455" font that was used in the late 1980's to early 1990's. Doing it this way, you have the option of whatever colors are available. They can also help design some of the lines and swirls to create the existing patterns. I had an older Bigfoot 5th wheel trailer where I had that done and the final product looked fantastic compared to the old fading and cracked decals.
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Old 02-16-2022, 04:41 PM   #7
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I have ordered decals from Amazon and followed advice on YouTube videos regarding removing the old ones. Cautionary note: the color of the fiberglass under the old decals may be different than the color exposed to the sun and elements.
Not only that, but anywhere that the old decal adhesive is not covered by the new decal will always show even if you buff the fiberglass with cut polish. Ask me how I know.
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Old 02-16-2022, 04:45 PM   #8
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Texas Auto Accessories and Graphics in Garland did a great job on my Bigfoot. Call at 972-864-9000.
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Old 02-22-2022, 10:48 AM   #9
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I'm just regurgitating from an earlier note by a member, but you can try Sunshine Autographics in BC. They are near the Bigfoot factory, and have many of the digital templates for the trailers. Most importantly, they reportedly were very helpful in providing a DIY set-up for the OP in the states.

I have an 89' that I want to do a similar finish/graphics refurbishing this summer, so want to contact this group myself later on.
That said, I also realize that good graphics shops in general are probably capable of almost anything these days and duplicating a stock faded decal may not be all that difficult. The 'science' around that industry and the plethora of quality/colours available is a bit overwhelming when it coming to choosing a path.
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