i had this idea the other day for a cheap way of putting a hoodbird on my car and wanted to know if this would work.

i was thinking i should draw an exact replica of a hoodbird decal on like some huge paper or some taped-together cardboard, and cut out the parts that would be painted, then get some black spraypaint and filled in the cut out parts, would that work?

yes, i know, extremely ghetto. but the paint on my car is chipping in a lot of places so i figure when and if i get it repainted, they could just paint over it or sand it off? im not really concerned with the quality unless someone knows for a fact its gonna look like utter ****

any opinions would greatly be appreciated

 

They make this stuff for airbrush guys that might help you. Its a sticky film and you put it where you want it then you use a blade and carefully cut your design. Peel it away and spray. Sorry I don't know where to get any.

 

just order an aftermarket one.. they are only 70 bucks or so.

would look much better than one done with a rattle can, imo.

 

IT should work. Just tape it down properly.

 

yea but i dont have 70 bucks to spend on the aftermarket one, ive got so much little crap to fix on my car with no time to do it. i figure when i DO get the chance if it looks half decent why not

thanks for the tips

 

Just use the roll of green tape the body shops use to tape it off and some newspaper to mask it. It wouldn't come out looking horrible if you take your time. It's all in the prep.

 

I've seen them for like thirty on eBay.

 

Thats the way to do it. Ask for some tape for graphics. The tape allows to to do curves. I drew it in chalk and the taped outside of the chalk lines. Take your time and remember not to tape directly on the chalk because the tape doesnt stick to it. Then tape off with newspaper and spray.