Does anyone know of a website that allows you to design graphics for your car? I'm building a '67 Chevelle that my son wants flamed and I was wondering if there was anywhere I could go to try different ideas and see what it would look like.

Check this site for great flames.
www.signweb.com/fabrication/cont/dueceswild.html (http://www.signweb.com/fabrication/cont/dueceswild.html)

Sorry I tried the link and it is not taking you to deuceswild. Killer flame jobs that look real.

To get started with flames:

http://hotrodworks.net/decal/maskkit.html

Thanks for the replies. I guess I just need to search these sites and see what all they have to offer. I've got plenty of time before I have to make a firm decision though, have to get started replacing a bunch of panels. Thanks again for taking the time to give me some ideas.

-Mike

This place has some flames but they are vinyl adhesive and stick on your car, they are not a stencil that you can use to paint the flames on. They do have some uncut sheets that you could design and cut out whatever you want.

www.speedgraphics.net (http://www.speedgraphics.net)

JMike, I've done quite a few flame jobs over the years and I can tell ya there is time to be saved by doing the flames prior to the main color on the car. Most flames have a thin border color that is usually brushed on by hand the same as a pinstripe, unfortunately I don't have the talent to brush the stripe on so all of my colors are sprayed. I usually spray down the border color first and cover the complete front clip and into the doors depending on where I want the flames to be. Then I lightly sketch or tape out my pattern on one side of the car and duplicate it on the other. I use 3/32 or 1/4" fine line tape to mask the border stripe. Then I spray on the main flame colors doing any blending and internal shadowing. When dry I mask off the flames and apply the main car color, then go back and shadow with an airbrush or touch up gun. After the flames are unmasked and the complete car is tacked off then it's ready for three coats of clear followed by a wetsanding with 800 grit and two more flow coats of clear. Wetsanding and then buffing. It is much easier IMO to do the flames first, less masking, and a much cleaner job. Have fun, Bob

Bob,

What part of Michigan is your shop at? Getting ready for paint soon and can't decide on a painter maybe I can come check you out if you're not too far away.

Thanks again for the replies. What I was looking for was possibly a web site that would allow you to "mock up" the body with different graphics or flames to see what it would look like. Kind of like a "design it yourself help kit." Thanks for all of the links though, some really nice cars out there.

you might be able to find an artist who would draw out some sketches for you. I did one for a friends uncle he thought it was cool but way to detailed and ended up going with flames kinda like that hotrodworks site has at the main page.
If i had a scaner id do a couple for ya. If you know anyone local with a little art talent they might be willing to help.

Man, I wish I had the time to do a few sketches for you. Here's some of my work: http://derek69ss.tripod.com/Car_Art/car_art.html I might be creating a Chevelle coloring book this winter, and would be willing to help you with the flame design when I get a '67 drawn.