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Post by sfhurst on Oct 12, 2009 12:59:53 GMT -5
I recently acquired a 1958 AirFlyte that needs a paint job. Does anyone know where to obtain the adhesive backed decal located above the front window?
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Post by blu26ovl on Oct 12, 2009 14:59:43 GMT -5
Go to ebay. There are usually several ads for the decals. Some only have one color and others have color choices.
Brent
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Post by Red Dirt on Oct 12, 2009 19:09:15 GMT -5
There is a guy who makes them for a lot of the folks on the yahoo groups. They all swear by them. I emailed him a while back, haven't ordered yet, I will get three, mine had one on the port side, in front an in back. He has several color choices. I will add the pic he sent shortly. Here is his response:
"I do indeed make Shasta decals. Decals are $10.00 each, and USPS Priority shipping is $5.00. One decal will set you back $15.00. Two will be $25.00. Three are $35.00…Four, $45.00…and so on. I have included a picture of the decal with a ruler so you can see the size….same as the original. "
Hope this helps.
Red Dirt
PS They match the metal plate perfectly font-wise.
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Post by Red Dirt on Oct 12, 2009 19:14:52 GMT -5
Here it is Red Dirt Attachments:
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Post by Atomic Addiction on Oct 15, 2009 0:53:17 GMT -5
Those do look good. I was going to go with the ones off of Ebay but now I'm torn. Get that guy over here so he can sell them here also!
Brian
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Post by Red Dirt on Oct 15, 2009 11:42:46 GMT -5
 I just noticed I forgot to list his email. I wasn't trying to tease everyone. They have posted his email dozens of times on the shasta yahoo groups, so I am sure he is fine with me posting it here. Hid name is Mike Kerr, mrkerr@md.metrocast.netSorry I didn't list it before, Not very helpful to show pics without a source.  Red Dirt
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Post by 61shastacompact on Jun 8, 2010 21:01:13 GMT -5
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Post by spindeepster on Jun 19, 2010 10:18:39 GMT -5
Thank You for helping me spread the word! Mike Kerr |
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Post by artware on Sept 8, 2011 11:48:04 GMT -5
Mike is so nice to work with- I ordered two in lime green for my camper- to match the tow vehicle, of course. These go up above the windows on the front and back. You can choose from the words "Industries or Tailers' in the tail of the Shasta logo. He'll make them in almost any color you can name. He's also playing with the idea of using the vintage logo on a T shirt- I'm in if he does!
tp://planetoftheteeshirts.weebly.com/shasta-decals.html
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Post by crowelle on Jun 18, 2012 15:18:01 GMT -5
Mike's product is impeccable! I installed two of his decals to my '60 Shasta Airflyte yesterday, and shortly afterwards a massive storm unexpectedly appeared on the horizon and dumped 3 inches of rain, hail and high winds. Mike's instructions have you "wet apply" the decals so that you can "nudge" them into final placement, so I was sure that they had slid off of the camper with all the rain. I came out this morning to discover them exactly where I had installed them. I will send pictures later. It was too stormy yesterday to get good pics...
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Post by boandsusan on Jun 18, 2012 15:40:32 GMT -5
Ours say "since 1941" instead of "trailers". Anyone know what the difference is? I prefer the 1941 but curious, is it the model or just preference as to which people choose?
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Post by crowelle on Jun 19, 2012 9:31:11 GMT -5
My '60 had "Trailers" on the original decals as well as the chrome "badge," so I opted for that on my new decals. I am not sure when the decals would have said "Since 1941" or if this was something that folks just wanted for nostalgia. VSTF members chime in? Attachments:
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Post by crowelle on Jun 19, 2012 9:31:41 GMT -5
Here is the front one: Attachments:
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Post by boandsusan on Jun 19, 2012 20:24:54 GMT -5
They look really good! I think I`ll order the "Shasta trailers" one for the front of mine. Thanks for the pics.
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Post by crowelle on Jun 19, 2012 22:43:15 GMT -5
I'll admit that I was a bit worried when I first got my decals because the artwork is screen printed on a transparent backer and if you look at the white decal, you can sort of see it. However, I was amazed at how well that backer blends into the paint background. From the looks of my original decals (which I painstakingly sanded off) this is how Shasta originally did it. I ordered a vinyl decal for my '66 that looked really sharp when I put it on (no backer), but I wonder how it will do over time. I have "lost" tiny vinyl letters on other vehicles (a lot of dealerships use these). This won't happen with Mike's decal.
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Post by cowcharge on Jun 19, 2012 23:16:58 GMT -5
Click your back button, and look right above this thread.
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Post by tylerbes on Jun 20, 2012 6:14:02 GMT -5
I also purchased from Mike... and I do think he makes nice decals on the whole I have been happy with how they came out. He is a very nice guy. I do have a couple of issues though
1) I think the resolution of his image is a little weak. Close up you can see the pixels at the edge of the image. I really dont think it would take much work to improve this.
2) Mine has actually chipped in a couple of places... its wierd, small section of the letters are missing. I am going to send photo's to him to show the issue. I will post them here as well.
Tyler
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Post by bretso on Jun 20, 2012 11:08:02 GMT -5
I just ordered mine!
I'm repainting the trim on my 1400 and ordered a custom color to match.
Mike responded very quickly to my color questions.
I'm a graphic designer, and very picky about things like image resolution so I wish I would have read Tyler's comment before ordering but... oh well.
My timing was a little off.
I'll post photos once I get the decals on the trailer.
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Post by crowelle on Jun 20, 2012 14:51:51 GMT -5
For what its worth, I did not notice pixellation on my decals -- you can zoom in pretty close to mine and see. Each decal is screen printed, so you should expect a bit of uniqueness to each piece -- but this was the way Shasta did it too -- if you are looking to come as close as possible to the way the original would have looked, I think you could not get much closer. I am very satisfied with my decals -- I would encourage you to contact Mike if you have issues. He seems to be a pretty straight-up guy and I can't believe he would not want to make it right if your decals do not match your expectation...this being said, I do not know and have never met the guy -- just like the product. Attachments:
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Post by bretso on Jul 2, 2012 12:08:16 GMT -5
Got my decals in the mail on Saturday. They look Awesome! Mike did a really good job matching my custom green paint.  Regarding the quality: I'm completely satisfied. I think the slight look of pixelation on the edges probably has more to do with the screen-printing process than the quality of the image. Anyway, on my trailer nobody is going to be close enough to the logos see that much detail once they are installed. Now I just have to figure out what I'm going to do with the surface they are installed on. My satin ivory spray paint matched the "white" on the back of the trailer but really does not match on the front. I guess I get to repaint more of the white areas than I had planned on. I can't install these beautiful logos on cruddy old paint. |
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Post by tylerbes on Jul 3, 2012 6:39:18 GMT -5
Bresto
They do look great... and now I am really jealous! That is almost the exact color of My camper. I should have asked Mike for a custom color. Oh well. I hope they hold up for you. I do think Mike is a standup kind of guy, I will post photo's of my damaged decal, maybe he can do something for me.
Best of luck
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Post by trailertrashta on Aug 15, 2012 0:55:47 GMT -5
I have 3 black Shasta decals that came with my 1962 Airflyte. However , in removing the "second" coat of paint I noticed that the back one was originally red. I can not tell what color the front decal was, anyone know  Is there one on the Dr. side front ? My trailer is a turquois lower with light beige upper. Definately original. Why does everyone use white for the upper, I can't be the only one with that original beige upper am I |
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Post by harrison429 on Aug 15, 2012 21:24:46 GMT -5
we've discussed previously that the original upper half was more of an off white than true white but i think most people opt for white because most use rustoleum which comes in white. it's what i used but i chose it because i think off white looks lke white that is dirty even when it's clean
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Post by trailertrashta on Aug 20, 2012 2:36:08 GMT -5
Thanks, harrison429. I am using a one step PPG paint that our local aluminum fab shop swears by , using a spray gun etc., so I will do original tones. As for the decals, I found that the "ghost" outlines of Shasta Trailers on the front roof and dr.side below poorly designed front window. Do you think they would be red like the back or black ? Thanks
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Post by madonnak on Aug 20, 2012 21:31:41 GMT -5
My decals from Mike came today!!! YEAHHHHHH. I ordered 2 black ones and it was so simple to order online. Thanks to VSTF for the resource!!!
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Post by brendaleeoc on Nov 24, 2012 0:29:41 GMT -5
I got one from Mike and it's perfect. Any tips on the correct position above the window? Has everyone just 'eyeballed' theirs or is there a rule of thumb?
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Post by boandsusan on Nov 28, 2012 0:45:22 GMT -5
We just eyeballed ours.
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Post by djnrf on Dec 14, 2012 15:04:07 GMT -5
I got one from Mike and it's perfect. Any tips on the correct position above the window? Has everyone just 'eyeballed' theirs or is there a rule of thumb? Both front and back on mine are located at trailer center 1 1/2 inches below the center marker lights at the top, and the same distance above the window. If you no longer have the three marker lights on yours, just center the decal above the window(s) about 1.5 inches. |
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I just noticed I forgot to list his email. I wasn't trying to tease everyone. They have posted his email dozens of times on the shasta yahoo groups, so I am sure he is fine with me posting it here.
See my rebuild pics at: 
Is there one on the Dr. side front 
