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Old 18 January 2008, 07:11 PM
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Default Time to hang up the boots...

just to let everyone know that I'm no longer going to be doing vinyl graphic car kits, fitted or just supplied.

I have enough of being f*** around, people who cant wait and then moan that stuff aint sticking even tho i had warned the conditions were not right, people moaning about the price. I've taken all that I can now for the 6 years I've been doing

When I look back I think of Tiny's car, the first time I did one, the 'prototype' where I also discovered my long lost Bro in Tiny and still my favourite then the list just went on and on, Spec C, Phil's STI, Spally, Rob Roy, ScoobyWilf, Bubs, to name just a few



I will still be able to do plates and the window stickers and other stuff, just not the full car kits, time to let others have that fun
Old 18 January 2008, 07:16 PM
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That's a shame bigboy some of the best stickers around in my opinion .
Thanks for all you've done for me mate
completely understand though fella
Old 18 January 2008, 07:18 PM
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btw can i have an abw window sticker 5ft long please
Old 18 January 2008, 07:26 PM
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Mark,

Can i say thanks for the 555 kit you did for me and what a stunning kit it was....
Old 18 January 2008, 07:33 PM
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Default A Very sad day indeed

I Still remember to this day , The day you brought may car to life

Say no more

RB5 286 ( Take 2 ) (2006 Updated graphics )



Mate ..

I Have sent many a punter your way , In my opinion your are & still will be the best graphics man around Ok some i hear say , you are not cheap & i can get stickers of e bay for half the price , But we both no what the outcome is going to be

Enjoy your retirement Bro , We have been together on this long winding road for along time now mate , Remember Robbroy's 555 In the rain storm , Me with the brolly , You applying the vinyl

One last fling on the ST 150 ?
Old 18 January 2008, 07:37 PM
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Shame, cos i was looking for a full car kit.

Ive been working on this for the last week, when ive had a spare min or 2.


Old 18 January 2008, 07:42 PM
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That's a real shame mate I was going to get you to mine when the weather improves I have seen your work and it second to none!!

I do understand though can you recommend anyone else now that will do a good a job as you??

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Old 18 January 2008, 07:42 PM
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What no Wipers ???
Old 18 January 2008, 07:43 PM
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Good save Nick !

I am going to be using Simon for mine

SJS Design - Vinyl Graphics and Decals

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Old 18 January 2008, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
Good save Nick !

I am going to be using Simon for mine

SJS Design - Vinyl Graphics and Decals


Thanks I will have a look at some of his work then!
Old 18 January 2008, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
Good save Nick !

I am going to be using Simon for mine

SJS Design - Vinyl Graphics and Decals

Very good also
Old 18 January 2008, 07:57 PM
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Simon at SJS Design did mine...

Not cheap, but then, like Mark. A good job is never cheap.

See my profile for pics
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Old 18 January 2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Simon at SJS Design did mine...

Not cheap, but then, like Mark. A good job is never cheap.

See my profile for pics
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But some of their stuff is a bit doggy


http://www.sjsdesign.com/large/cus2.JPG
Old 18 January 2008, 08:38 PM
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Sorry to hear this mate, can't have been an easy decision for you.
Old 18 January 2008, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by rb5 286
just to let everyone know that I'm no longer going to be doing vinyl graphic car kits, fitted or just supplied.

I have enough of being f*** around, people who cant wait and then moan that stuff aint sticking even tho i had warned the conditions were not right, people moaning about the price. I've taken all that I can now for the 6 years I've been doing

When I look back I think of Tiny's car, the first time I did one, the 'prototype' where I also discovered my long lost Bro in Tiny and still my favourite then the list just went on and on, Spec C, Phil's STI, Spally, Rob Roy, ScoobyWilf, Bubs, to name just a few



I will still be able to do plates and the window stickers and other stuff, just not the full car kits, time to let others have that fun


What are you going to do with your spare time now then?

Thanks for the great job you did on my car, it still looks as good as the day you did it, not sure if thats your workmanship or the fact is hasnt gone anywhere since you did it
Old 18 January 2008, 08:46 PM
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I suspect it's a cunning ploy to get more time on CoD4
Old 18 January 2008, 08:47 PM
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Noooooooo!

I was just about to ask about getting a set of "555" rally stickers.....
Old 18 January 2008, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
But some of their stuff is a bit doggy


http://www.sjsdesign.com/large/cus2.JPG
Blimey that looks like a right ropey motor!

Must be driven by a JDM Bum Boy!
Old 18 January 2008, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by essexboy30
Blimey that looks like a right ropey motor!

Must be driven by a JDM Bum Boy!
God bless Barry Boys
Old 18 January 2008, 09:13 PM
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Shame Mark becuase they were the nuts
Old 18 January 2008, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
All he did for a project I asked him about 6-8 months ago, was be a total waste of my time..... 'spose no-one can keep everyone happy....... I must be the one he couldn't ! - I gave up on them..........
Old 18 January 2008, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Looie
All he did for a project I asked him about 6-8 months ago, was be a total waste of my time..... 'spose no-one can keep everyone happy....... I must be the one he couldn't ! - I gave up on them..........
He was very busy last year, I know I contacted him during the drift car preparations he was doing and I think he had just moved workshops too. I spotted his car a few times and it was only half finished for ages with the amount of other work he had on. Worth the wait but can be frustrating
Old 18 January 2008, 11:16 PM
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Shame to hear that Mark... I was well pleased with my 555's, regret taking em off , but do need a bit of a blow over the stone chips....was contemplating a new design. but maybe it'll have to stay stealthy now??
then again ..... maybe not...
All the best in the future mark..

ROB
Old 19 January 2008, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Looie
All he did for a project I asked him about 6-8 months ago, was be a total waste of my time..... 'spose no-one can keep everyone happy....... I must be the one he couldn't ! - I gave up on them..........
I may not be Marks closest mate but in the years I've known him he does what he can where he can and when he does do a job it's well worth the wait. So Looie ya missed out

Mark I appreciated what you did for me on the 03 I've lost count how many people I've sent your way but if they were half as happy as I they must have been well pleased
Old 19 January 2008, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Supercue
I may not be Marks closest mate but in the years I've known him he does what he can where he can and when he does do a job it's well worth the wait. So Looie ya missed out

Mark I appreciated what you did for me on the 03 I've lost count how many people I've sent your way but if they were half as happy as I they must have been well pleased
Post was aimed at SJS I think HP
Old 19 January 2008, 09:45 AM
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Wow what a decision you have been the ESC Main Man for many many years and it goes without saying the Pink Sti



Marks Photoshoping skils weren't bad either

Even when they were removed to make way for the latest SIDC Stuff Robbie at ClassA was very respectful of Marks work with not a single bit of paint removed.

Good luck in your "retirement" Mate
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that's a shame Mark.. top class work on the graphics you put onto mine....started off with just the swoosh then with some gentle nudging ended up with the full graphics.

can understand though fella, must have been frustrating when people just dont want to listen to you.
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Yep, total legend....many a great days spent changing a few bits here and there....top man

simply the best

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Old 19 January 2008, 07:09 PM
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thanks for all the kind words and memories


Every car that I have worked on has been a pleasure to do and even more so the looks on all your faces once the final product has been done.

Tiny's Phase II graphics were just like doing it the first time round, seeing a legend becoming with every sticker that went on.

A major factor in the decision is that I have no where inside to do the fitting which makes it hard to be able to set a date and do it, i hate letting people down.

ABW kindly offers his unit but its a bit of a trek for me to go back and forth, pus in the height of summer my whole weekends are taken up with stickers or car shows. i want to spend some time with my wife at the weekends nowadays
Old 19 January 2008, 11:19 PM
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i want to spend some time with my wife at the weekends nowadays
you bought Deb's an Xbox then??? LOL

take some time out mate... you deserve it.

just do my door numbers first


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