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Title: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 19:53:11: First off, this has come from a discussion in the Reg No in pics (http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1232576845) thread, and I want to personally thank Richardirv for his sterling work in producing some examples.

Between Richard and I, we're happy to produce these for use by OOFers at shows, to avoid the issue of a picture being published that will have your reg number shown to all and sundry.

Obviously, this is is dependant on how many Richard is prepared to print without a contribution to his costs - I am happy to pick up a cheapo laminator and produce a couple of hundred of them, as I clearly have nothing better to do with my time in the evenings.

EDIT: This is also subject to TBs approval regarding using the OOF logo on these plates for public use.

Examples are below:

The white plate:

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontOOFNumberPlate1Small.jpg)

The yellow plate:

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/BackOOFNumberPlate1Small.jpg)

The black plate:

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontOOFNumberPlate2Small.jpg)

I suggest you vote for either the white or yellow plates if you would only want either one, or the yellow and white pair if you think that you'd prefer front and back plates.

I'd produce enough black plates to use in pairs.

I guess I'm opening a can of worms here - but I reckon it would be relatively easy to get these sorted for the first major meet, be that the Lakes or York, and have some for Newent too.

So, whaddya think? When I can get some printed and laminated, I'll take pictures of my car with them on, so you can get an idea of what they look like in real life.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 23 January 2009, 19:55:29: Great stuff .. a big THANK YOU to you both .. and I'm quite happy to pay to cover costs and postage... there is no way either of you should be "out of pocket" for doing this.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 23 January 2009, 19:59:25: Can I have all 3?

Seriously, I want a set of the yellow and white, and a pairof black ones.

Cash burning its way out my pocket for them sexy mutha's ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 23 January 2009, 19:59:39: Me too... You shouldn't be out of pocket! :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 20:00:17: Quote
Great stuff .. a big THANK YOU to you both .. and I'm quite happy to pay to cover costs and postage... there is no way either of you should be "out of pocket" for doing this.

For me, this is a little way to give back to the forum for all the help everybody has given me. (The effort put into the guides, and the advice when I needed it most) - and given that I could laminate about 200 of these for about 50 quid, it's a price I'm happy to pay.

I don't speak for Richardirv on this, and I for one would be happy to pay his costs in printing them.

:y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Jimbob on 23 January 2009, 20:03:23: Not shunning the concept, or anyones work.

But I really don't care about my plates being seen.

As a side note, I have seen 1 or 2 members make up nice fakeies with their forum name on.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 20:04:29: Quote
Not shunning the concept, or anyones work.

But I really don't care about my plates being seen.

As a side note, I have seen 1 or 2 members make up nice fakeies with their forum name on.

Fair point - hence the option for not wanting them. I really wanted to gauge interest before doing a load of them! :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: chrisl_1960 on 23 January 2009, 20:31:20: this is a good idea and I applaud the work and effort, but maybe stick to white and yellow, this way they will replace usual plates at meets etc....will look good in piccies :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Vamps on 23 January 2009, 20:45:15: Some good work put into this, thank you for your efforts. :y
I don't have a problem with my Reg being seen either, after all it is on all my posts. ::) However I do like the idea of the show plates, and agree I think a few migs with them on will make great photo's... :y :y :y

Edit. I like the black plates best, but would be happy with any choice. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2009, 22:14:53: Quote
Not shunning the concept, or anyones work.

But I really don't care about my plates being seen.

As a side note, I have seen 1 or 2 members make up nice fakeies with their forum name on.
Thats probably what I personally will do, purely so at meets, it helps 'meet virgins' know whos who.

Just need to find a a3 laminator, pretty certain mine only does a4
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 23 January 2009, 22:25:27: Quote
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Not shunning the concept, or anyones work.

But I really don't care about my plates being seen.

As a side note, I have seen 1 or 2 members make up nice fakeies with their forum name on.
Thats probably what I personally will do, purely so at meets, it helps 'meet virgins' know whos who.

Just need to find a a3 laminator, pretty certain mine only does a4

Use your A4 laminator, just pre cut the A3 pouch beforehand ;) :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 23 January 2009, 22:26:13: Quote
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Not shunning the concept, or anyones work.

But I really don't care about my plates being seen.

As a side note, I have seen 1 or 2 members make up nice fakeies with their forum name on.
Thats probably what I personally will do, purely so at meets, it helps 'meet virgins' know whos who.

Just need to find a a3 laminator, pretty certain mine only does a4

Use your A4 laminator, just pre cut the A3 pouch beforehand ;) :y
LOL, thats a good point :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: tmx on 23 January 2009, 22:29:08: my VVOC plates are black with my old forum id on so in my opinion id prefer myn to have TMX on it aswell!

ps i like the black ones once theyre ready ill have a set!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 22:46:33: I'll be speaking to Richardirv over the next week and picking up a laminator and the A3 pouches next week too - as a result we should have some in the next week or two. I'll set up arrangements for shipping them out shortly. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: ngrainqey on 23 January 2009, 23:04:32: Quote
my VVOC plates are black with my old forum id on so in my opinion id prefer myn to have TMX on it aswell!

ps i like the black ones once theyre ready ill have a set!

could just request to have peoples specific user names on the plates too if they wanted them- i'd quite happily pay for some number plate "covers".. specially the black ones :P
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Vamps on 23 January 2009, 23:11:05: Quote
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my VVOC plates are black with my old forum id on so in my opinion id prefer myn to have TMX on it aswell!

ps i like the black ones once theyre ready ill have a set!

could just request to have peoples specific user names on the plates too if they wanted them- i'd quite happily pay for some number plate "covers".. specially the black ones :P

Would that be possible, not wanting to put anyone to too much effort mind. :)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 23:41:09: I'll PM Richardirv and ask him. The design work is all his own - i'm just the laminating monkey.

He also mentioned being able to print them for free - but I don't know how many plates (or variants) he had in mind. I'll talk to the local printers next week if he can't do it. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Vamps on 23 January 2009, 23:44:24: Quote
I'll PM Richardirv and ask him. The design work is all his own - i'm just the laminating monkey.

He also mentioned being able to print them for free - but I don't know how many plates (or variants) he had in mind. I'll talk to the local printers next week if he can't do it. :y

Perhaps he can do this at work :-X
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 23:47:08: yeah, think so! don't know how easy it would be for him to do a load of variants, but provided he can set up the images, then it may not be too much hassle.

I've dropped him a PM to ask.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: PaulW on 24 January 2009, 01:30:33: Plain black, without OOF on the right, or the white border...

Think Silver on black tho tbh...
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: markey mark on 24 January 2009, 07:56:35: another great idea chaps put me down for a set ! either oof ones or user id ones ! :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 24 January 2009, 08:21:09: right, I don't mind making up individual plates with user names although this will take time I think its worth the effort. I do think we should probably stick to one design like the white and yellow just so its easier. As for printing I need to know exactly how many people want these for names and I suggest we do a batch of unnamed ones too.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 24 January 2009, 10:44:17: Nice one, Richard.

I suppose the next step is to compile a list of those who want named plates? A la the Newent attendees list, please add your name to the list below:

Please note: type it in the EXACT FORMAT you want it on the plate.

JJLeonard
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: tmx on 24 January 2009, 11:33:15: Quote
Nice one, Richard.

I suppose the next step is to compile a list of those who want named plates? A la the Newent attendees list, please add your name to the list below:

Please note: type it in the EXACT FORMAT you want it on the plate.

JJLeonard

TMX on myn please dont mind what color / design! :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 24 January 2009, 16:44:18: Anybody else? Please add a name to the list....

JJLeonard
TMX
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 24 January 2009, 16:52:19: JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 January 2009, 19:44:55: Just a suggestion... Don't know how easy it'll be to do but how about having the OOF Logo up the side, where the euro bit would be, and username across the plate as suggested earlier??? :-/ :-/
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 January 2009, 19:45:19: JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Del Boy on 24 January 2009, 20:00:42: White&Yellow look the best I think.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 24 January 2009, 21:14:19: I'd like the white / yellow EXACTLY as shown in your post please :)

.. with the OOF and car silhouette ... seems to match the metal ovals we got just before xmas rather nicely

Let me know your costs and I'll paypal or cheque .. your choice :)

Many thanks

:y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 24 January 2009, 23:59:02: Quote
I'd like the white / yellow EXACTLY as shown in your post please :)

.. with the OOF and car silhouette ... seems to match the metal ovals we got just before xmas rather nicely

Let me know your costs and I'll paypal or cheque .. your choice :)

Many thanks

:y :y :y :y

That's why I'd like to see that logo put up the side, but if it's too awkward then not a problem!!

But I agree... Let me know the cost :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 17:15:54: The list hasn't grown as much as I thought! I was gonna start photoshop work tonight but not many names there.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 17:18:17: Quote
The list hasn't grown as much as I thought! I was gonna start photoshop work tonight but not many names there

some members are too old to appreciate these plates ;)

looks like it will be he select few that will have them, then you will see the green eyes of envy when we are at meets with them on :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 26 January 2009, 17:20:30: I was going to save you the effort and make my own.....
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 17:24:46: Right its just a matter of were we want the member names?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 17:26:15: I would prefer mine to be just like pictures on the first page of this thread, if possible that is.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 17:27:19: Quote
I would prefer mine to be just like pictures on the first page of this thread, if possible that is.

So you don't want your name on it? Just generic?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 17:29:38: yeah, As I think the silhouete taking up the majority of the plate looks best, that way The plates can be used for any show event and be able to advertise the forum without them knowing my user id.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 17:41:46: Ok the only problem is if I put the member names up the side they may end up being a bit small!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 17:44:58: member names could go along the bottom in small print like some ppl do on proper plates. just means in photos they cant be read, which is ideal for me
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 17:50:06: Quote
member names could go along the bottom in small print like some ppl do on proper plates. just means in photos they cant be read, which is ideal for me

As long as this is ok with the admin, I have had instructions not to put anything near the OOF logo. I will have to do a test and post a pic!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 18:14:41: What does this look like for size?

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontOOFNumberPlaterichardirv.jpg)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 18:17:23: yeah, But for me personally the username would need to be a bit smaller. but im just a fussy git ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 18:19:19: Ok thats fine I can go a bit smaller but I am confused! Do you want your ID on there or not?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 18:25:33: I personally dont want it on, but others might, lol, I can see how you are confused. :D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 18:42:40: Hehe!!! I really could do with a definitive list, there were plenty of votes but hardly any names on the list. Need names & either generic or named. If that makes sense! :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 January 2009, 19:30:07: I like that last example with the username at the bottom... I've brought the list to this end for you :y :y :y

JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 January 2009, 19:49:35: Quote
I like that last example with the username at the bottom... I've brought the list to this end for you :y :y :y

JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
johnty
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: serek on 26 January 2009, 19:59:28: Quote
Quote
I like that last example with the username at the bottom... I've brought the list to this end for you :y :y :y

JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
johnty
serek
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 January 2009, 20:14:48: I like that last example with the username at the bottom... I've brought the list to this end for you :y :y :y

JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
johnty
serek
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: LFF64 on 26 January 2009, 20:15:57: LFF64
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: LFF64 on 26 January 2009, 20:17:06: AS PER THE PICTURE IN REPLY NO 41 :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 January 2009, 20:31:54: JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
johnty
serek
LFF64
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 20:51:03: Test Batch complete!!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0003Reto.jpg)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 January 2009, 21:01:17: Quote
Test Batch complete!!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0003Reto.jpg)

Looking good... And I can see my pair :y :y :y ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 January 2009, 21:02:54: Yeh they really do look great. brill. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Pipsqueak on 26 January 2009, 21:04:54: Are they the same size as number plates?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Chopsdad on 26 January 2009, 21:23:15: I have a set of Showplates that I had done for my first meet that cost me £20 :o

I also laminated nametags for the people to match the nameplates put in the dash of the car. This helped no end in working out who's who and for what it's worth I think this is the best way to go. Nobody stays anonymous for long at a meet anyway.......

I'll like a set of CHOPSDAD if you print some more. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 21:26:35: Quote
Are they the same size as number plates?

Yes, exactly
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 21:27:46: Will get more done tomorrow hopefully. Glad everyone likes em. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 26 January 2009, 21:28:40: ok ok, ive changed my mind, I want my username on mine. if not too late, either way ill be over da moon :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 26 January 2009, 21:53:30: Quote
Will get more done tomorrow hopefully. Glad everyone likes em. :y

Like em... They're perfect! Thanks to both of you for the work you're putting in :y :y :y

How much?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 26 January 2009, 22:16:26: Quote
ok ok, ive changed my mind, I want my username on mine. if not too late, either way ill be over da moon :y

lol! no probs

as for price nothing has been worked out yet. they are not gonna break the bank though
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 January 2009, 22:20:13: Need to at least cover your cost`s with a beer on top eh. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 26 January 2009, 22:21:32: woohoo! nice one - love the samples.

I'll pick up the laminator and pockets at the weekend and sort these out so they should ship next week.

:y :y :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Tawfield on 26 January 2009, 22:23:27: White & yellow for me,

Would like the Estate logo,is that poss?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 26 January 2009, 22:24:17: What brilliant service. should look good at the meets. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 26 January 2009, 22:27:55: Richard, can you drop me a PM when you send 'em so I know what to sort out and when. Cheers, and thanks for sorting this out! :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Vamps on 26 January 2009, 22:36:03: If I come to a meet in the Citroen :-[ can I still put them on the car :'(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 26 January 2009, 22:56:08: On late today ... I'll take a pair of yellow / white ... with name please

Entwood

Look great .. far better than expected with the name ... :y :y :y :y

Congrats . :)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: CaptainZok on 26 January 2009, 23:53:41: Could I have a pair of white/yellow named please?

CaptainZok
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 27 January 2009, 08:40:19: JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
johnty
serek
LFF64
Entwood
CaptainZok
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jerry on 27 January 2009, 10:22:02: Excellent idea!!Any chance of a pair of yellow and white with JERRY on? (shouldve thought of a more intersting username but too late now!)
   Thanks,
   jerry :)

PS-now have paypal so let me know how much I owe you
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 27 January 2009, 13:45:59: Yeah I will get round to all who want names on!

Stuck them on today to check the sizes!! Spot on!! :y

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0006.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0009.jpg)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jerry on 27 January 2009, 13:53:12: Thanks Richard,
They look pretty cool mate! :y

jerry
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 27 January 2009, 14:08:20: They do look good dont they. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 January 2009, 14:27:58: Nice plates. I would like 2 sets please and if at all possible just a set of

[size=22]"Skruntie"[/size]

plates on thier own.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 27 January 2009, 14:30:55: JJLeonard
TMX
Vauxfan2k
Lazydocker
johnty
serek
LFF64
Entwood
CaptainZok
Skruntie x 2 (plus a pair "Skruntie" on it's own if they get pruduced)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 27 January 2009, 19:37:49: Done So Far!

TMX
Skruntie x2
serek
richardirv
markey mark
Lazydocker
johnty
JJLeonard
Entwood
CaptainZok
LFF64
JERRY
CHOPSDAD

Have I missed anyone?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 27 January 2009, 19:38:32: yes!! me :'(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 27 January 2009, 19:41:36: Richard ... they look fantastic :y :y :y

How do you want paying .. I can do cheque or paypal .. :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 27 January 2009, 19:42:39: Quote
yes!! me :'(
Arhhh. dont cry. ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 27 January 2009, 19:44:59: Quote
yes!! me :'(

Sorry bud, I didn't see the post were you changed your mind! LOL :D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 27 January 2009, 19:50:26: its ok, i know im an awkward git ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 29 January 2009, 20:06:34: Right are we all done for Named Show Plates?

I have done all those who requested and a couple of generic ones so far.

Apart from tomorrow I won't be able to print anymore until week after next.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: LFF64 on 29 January 2009, 20:40:43: I need to know how to pay please :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 29 January 2009, 20:59:28: Quote
I need to know how to pay please :y

So do I .. :) :y :y :y

I'm also guessing you'll PM for addresses once you are ready ?? So if you include the post & packing charges as well as the costs to make/laminate I'll either paypal or cheque you the required amount

Once again .. thanks to you both for this :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Vamps on 29 January 2009, 21:06:35: Quote
Done So Far!

TMX
Skruntie x2
serek
richardirv
markey mark
Lazydocker
johnty
JJLeonard
Entwood
CaptainZok
LFF64
JERRY
CHOPSDAD

Have I missed anyone?

Am I too late? if not can I just have 'Mike f' on please, Not the Vampire bit..... :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 29 January 2009, 21:18:28: Quote
Quote
I need to know how to pay please :y

So do I .. :) :y :y :y

I'm also guessing you'll PM for addresses once you are ready ?? So if you include the post & packing charges as well as the costs to make/laminate I'll either paypal or cheque you the required amount

Once again .. thanks to you both for this :y :y :y :y

and me. :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Vamps on 29 January 2009, 21:19:46: Quote
Quote
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I need to know how to pay please :y

So do I .. :) :y :y :y

I'm also guessing you'll PM for addresses once you are ready ?? So if you include the post & packing charges as well as the costs to make/laminate I'll either paypal or cheque you the required amount

Once again .. thanks to you both for this :y :y :y :y

and me. :y :y

Me too, can pay through pay pal if you like.. :)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: hotel21 on 29 January 2009, 21:24:11: Go on then.... If not to late, gives a set with Hotel21 on them.... And a clue of what to pay and where.... ;)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 29 January 2009, 21:35:43: Quote
Quote
Quote
Quote
I need to know how to pay please :y

So do I .. :) :y :y :y

I'm also guessing you'll PM for addresses once you are ready ?? So if you include the post & packing charges as well as the costs to make/laminate I'll either paypal or cheque you the required amount

Once again .. thanks to you both for this :y :y :y :y

and me. :y :y

Me too, can pay through pay pal if you like.. :)

And me :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 30 January 2009, 11:18:13: Right I'll do one more batch tonight, with the last few names.

Really sorry we havn't sorted out a price yet, This is because we havn't sorted out the costs of laminating and postage yet. Will sort it out ASAP
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jjleonard on 30 January 2009, 16:43:01: That's my fault! I've been busy at work.

Rich and I are sorting out a price for the plates - we'll let everybody know the procedure as soon as we're sorted.

Cheers
John.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 06:32:33: Ok I am looking after all of this now as jjleonard is pretty busy at the moment. So I really wanna give you guys some idea of price.

We originally thought we would be able to charge £5 pair. But there is a chance it could be a few quid more more for various reasons.

I would like to get some feedback to find out if everyone who ordered is happy with that.

Cheers

Rich

p.s. There are also a few Generic Nameless plates available if anyone wants a pair. Same as the names ones but the OOF logo is slighlty larger.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: jerry on 06 February 2009, 08:08:55: Price fine by me guys, cant wait to see them on the Mig!! Just finalize the pricing and let us know how to pay :y
jerry
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 February 2009, 08:34:42: I think the price will be fine. imagine if you had these done at a motor factors it would cost alot more. so, yeh, ok with me. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 09:45:35: If some people can wait till either AmigoMV6 house invasion 3 or York 2009 then they can save on postage.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: LFF64 on 06 February 2009, 09:52:22: no problem with me let me know when and how to pay please :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2009, 09:54:25: Quote
I think the price will be fine. imagine if you had these done at a motor factors it would cost alot more. so, yeh, ok with me. :y
These, afaik, are laminated card ones, so not the same as what factors would provide...
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 09:55:38: Quote
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I think the price will be fine. imagine if you had these done at a motor factors it would cost alot more. so, yeh, ok with me. :y
These, afaik, are laminated card ones, so not the same as what factors would provide...

Yeah I hope everyone understands this! It is explained in the first post. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 February 2009, 10:34:42: Quote
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I think the price will be fine. imagine if you had these done at a motor factors it would cost alot more. so, yeh, ok with me. :y
These, afaik, are laminated card ones, so not the same as what factors would provide...

Yeah I hope everyone understands this! It is explained in the first post. :y
I was just trying to give a price comparason. still a good price though. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2009, 10:37:14: richardirv - are you providing any way of attaching? Or do we use blutak/tape etc?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 10:41:23: Quote
richardirv - are you providing any way of attaching? Or do we use blutak/tape etc?

I thought that would be a personal choice, so no. I havn't even decided what to use myself. But for my test pics I just used some looped sellotape which seemed to work fine tbh. I just thought everyone would have different idea's of how to attach them so didn't see the point in providing a method of attachment.

Hope this is ok with everyone. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2009, 10:43:07: Quote
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richardirv - are you providing any way of attaching? Or do we use blutak/tape etc?

I thought that would be a personal choice, so no. I havn't even decided what to use myself. But for my test pics I just used some looped sellotape which seemed to work fine tbh. I just thought everyone would have different idea's of how to attach them so didn't see the point in providing a method of attachment.

Hope this is ok with everyone. :y
I guess people wanting to use regularly could use thin velcro strips (not sure if that is legal though if left in place?), or just a bit of blutak for occasional use?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 06 February 2009, 10:44:05: Quote
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richardirv - are you providing any way of attaching? Or do we use blutak/tape etc?

I thought that would be a personal choice, so no. I havn't even decided what to use myself. But for my test pics I just used some looped sellotape which seemed to work fine tbh. I just thought everyone would have different idea's of how to attach them so didn't see the point in providing a method of attachment.

Hope this is ok with everyone. :y
I guess people wanting to use regularly could use thin velcro strips (not sure if that is legal though if left in place?), or just a bit of blutak for occasional use?

I'm just planning to use blu-tac TBH...

TB, you in stealth mode again?? ::) ::)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 February 2009, 10:47:16: Think he is. blue tak ok if its not raining. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 10:48:57: Quote
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richardirv - are you providing any way of attaching? Or do we use blutak/tape etc?

I thought that would be a personal choice, so no. I havn't even decided what to use myself. But for my test pics I just used some looped sellotape which seemed to work fine tbh. I just thought everyone would have different idea's of how to attach them so didn't see the point in providing a method of attachment.

Hope this is ok with everyone. :y
I guess people wanting to use regularly could use thin velcro strips (not sure if that is legal though if left in place?), or just a bit of blutak for occasional use?

I had thought about this but It requires strips to be left on the plate and I suspect that PC Plod wouldn't be to happy. Bet you'd get pulled all the time.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 06 February 2009, 10:55:50: Quote
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richardirv - are you providing any way of attaching? Or do we use blutak/tape etc?

I thought that would be a personal choice, so no. I havn't even decided what to use myself. But for my test pics I just used some looped sellotape which seemed to work fine tbh. I just thought everyone would have different idea's of how to attach them so didn't see the point in providing a method of attachment.

Hope this is ok with everyone. :y
I guess people wanting to use regularly could use thin velcro strips (not sure if that is legal though if left in place?), or just a bit of blutak for occasional use?

I had thought about this but It requires strips to be left on the plate and I suspect that PC Plod wouldn't be to happy. Bet you'd get pulled all the time.

cunningly placed over the lettering :-X, or unless you can get yellow velcro (I know you can get white), if its same colour, and just thin strips either end.... ....then again, they may think you use fake plates ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 11:00:04: [/quote]
cunningly placed over the lettering :-X, or unless you can get yellow velcro (I know you can get white), if its same colour, and just thin strips either end.... ....then again, they may think you use fake plates ;D[/quote]

Was exactly my thought, If you could find some strong velcro the right colour that can be put on very small in all 4 corners or on the lettering as you say but there is still a risk.

I will have a think about it, see if I can think of any (legal) alternatives
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 06 February 2009, 11:52:22: If they are the same size as standard number plates why not superglue a 'U' channel on each end (IE the strip off a broken fridge glass shelf)?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 11:58:34: Quote
If they are the same size as standard number plates why not superglue a 'U' channel on each end (IE the strip off a broken fridge glass shelf)?

I think i kinda know what you mean, so it kind of hooks over the original plate?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 06 February 2009, 12:01:24: Quote
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If they are the same size as standard number plates why not superglue a 'U' channel on each end (IE the strip off a broken fridge glass shelf)?

I think i kinda know what you mean, so it kind of hooks over the original plate?

Yep, exactly that :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 February 2009, 12:01:31: Sounds a good idea to me. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 12:04:15: Tis a good idea but I still rekon people will wanna do it different ways so I'll just send them out then everyone can mount them how they please.

Keep the idea's coming in though!! hehe
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 February 2009, 12:08:34: Right, how much posted to burton then, so i can paypal the cash to you?. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 06 February 2009, 12:14:14: Was thinking of getting some 8/10 mm plastic tubing. Run a stanley knife (Carefully) down one side to split it. then either put a piece either end of the number plate or a long piece either top or bottom of the plate and use it like a long C clamp method to hold the show plate on.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 12:14:25: Quote
Right, how much posted to burton then, so i can paypal the cash to you?. :y

I havn't got an exact figure for postage yet. Still loads to sort out. I am sorry its taking so long. My guess is about £6-8 pair. I am going to post just one when they are all complete then I will have an exact figure rather than just guessing.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 12:15:44: Quote
Was thinking of getting some 8/10 mm plastic tubing. Run a stanley knife (Carefully) down one side to split it. then either put a piece either end of the number plate or a long piece either top or bottom of the plate and use it like a long C clamp method to hold the show plate on.

Nice idea, i like it
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: The Red Baron on 06 February 2009, 12:17:28: Quote
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Right, how much posted to burton then, so i can paypal the cash to you?. :y

I havn't got an exact figure for postage yet. Still loads to sort out. I am sorry its taking so long. My guess is about £6-8 pair. I am going to post just one when they are all complete then I will have an exact figure rather than just guessing.
ok. keep us informed. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 12:19:37: Quote
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Right, how much posted to burton then, so i can paypal the cash to you?. :y

I havn't got an exact figure for postage yet. Still loads to sort out. I am sorry its taking so long. My guess is about £6-8 pair. I am going to post just one when they are all complete then I will have an exact figure rather than just guessing.
ok. keep us informed. :y

Don't worry I will :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 06 February 2009, 12:30:39: Quote
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If they are the same size as standard number plates why not superglue a 'U' channel on each end (IE the strip off a broken fridge glass shelf)?

I think i kinda know what you mean, so it kind of hooks over the original plate?

Yep, exactly that :y

Just realised they will be slightly bigger, They are printed on paper exactly the same size as a plate but after laminating they will be a bit larger. Doubt it would be enough for this not to work though. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 06 February 2009, 13:52:40: Quote
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If they are the same size as standard number plates why not superglue a 'U' channel on each end (IE the strip off a broken fridge glass shelf)?

I think i kinda know what you mean, so it kind of hooks over the original plate?

Yep, exactly that :y

Just realised they will be slightly bigger, They are printed on paper exactly the same size as a plate but after laminating they will be a bit larger. Doubt it would be enough for this not to work though. :y

So just glue the strips in a little bit ::)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 09 February 2009, 14:56:08: Just hit a bit of a snag, I just placed an order for a A4 laminator and some A2 pouches! Only to recieve a phonecall from the company to query why I purchased an A4 laminator and A2 pouches, After I explained what I was going with them he advised me it would not work and that if I cut the pouches down from A2 that they won't seal properly, he said they might seal temporarorly but once cooled and after a day or so the seal would fail. He said to do what I ask properly I would need a roll laminator, bla bla bla!!

So I canceled the order and am now back to the drawing board. :'(

All idea's are welcome!!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 February 2009, 16:14:32: Quote
Just hit a bit of a snag, I just placed an order for a A4 laminator and some A2 pouches! Only to recieve a phonecall from the company to query why I purchased an A4 laminator and A2 pouches, After I explained what I was going with them he advised me it would not work and that if I cut the pouches down from A2 that they won't seal properly, he said they might seal temporarorly but once cooled and after a day or so the seal would fail. He said to do what I ask properly I would need a roll laminator, bla bla bla!!

So I canceled the order and am now back to the drawing board. :'(

All idea's are welcome!!

as long as you leave 10mm all around each plate they should seal fine :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 09 February 2009, 16:38:00: Yeah I was just thinking that he might of got the wrong end of the stick and thought I was cutting it down to the exact size of the plate and not leaving space round it.

I will phone them back tomorrow and see what they say
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 09 February 2009, 17:09:05: That's assuming that it's a heat seal laminator.

Sister in Law used to laminate business cards on an A4seet, leaving about 10-15mm between each one on all sides and never had a problem :y :y

TBH, it's not like they're going to be going up and down the road like it... Just sat stationary in (hopefully) brilliant sunshine ::) ::)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 09 February 2009, 17:15:32: Quote
That's assuming that it's a heat seal laminator.

Sister in Law used to laminate business cards on an A4seet, leaving about 10-15mm between each one on all sides and never had a problem :y :y

TBH, it's not like they're going to be going up and down the road like it... Just sat stationary in (hopefully) brilliant sunshine ::) ::)

Yeah it says its Hot seal laminator with 2 hot rollers. I just didn't want to rush into it and produce something that people are paying for and then it all fall apart.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: tigra-ann on 09 February 2009, 17:49:30: i think there a great idea ill have a pair for the tig when there ready
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 09 February 2009, 18:02:05: Quote
i think there a great idea ill have a pair for the tig when there ready

Cheers, no problem! :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2009, 18:03:15: I have a hot seal laminator, never had an issue with cutting to size (leaving 2 or 3mm around edge). One thing to be careful of is sharp corners - they will need rounding off.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2009, 18:04:13: In fact, it I can find a cheap a2 pouch in Staples, I might make myself a couple ;)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 09 February 2009, 18:06:58: Quote
I have a hot seal laminator, never had an issue with cutting to size (leaving 2 or 3mm around edge). One thing to be careful of is sharp corners - they will need rounding off.

I think i'll end up re ordering tomorrow!! how cheap are the A2 pouches you seen. Need to be at least 250micron i think

and yes I will round off the edges :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 09 February 2009, 18:10:36: Quote
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I have a hot seal laminator, never had an issue with cutting to size (leaving 2 or 3mm around edge). One thing to be careful of is sharp corners - they will need rounding off.

I think i'll end up re ordering tomorrow!! how cheap are the A2 pouches you seen. Need to be at least 250micron i think

and yes I will round off the edges :y
not seen any yet. just thinking aloud.

I was toying with doing mine with bigger forum name and same logo.

Oh, and for those thinking of doing copycat designs (myself included!), if you want to use OOF logo, you need to seek permission from the admins here :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 10 February 2009, 14:18:02: Well these are the e-mails I have received saying it won't work!

Yes unfortunately the seal would still fail - your only option would be a roll laminator, many thanks

Regards

&

This is not something as a Company we advise for Pouch Laminating as far as we are concerned this will not work on a Pouch Laminator - you may do so at your own risk.

I need to do something, all I can do is try chaps and hope they are wrong!!

EDIT - Well Bits are ordered (again) wish me luck!! hope I havn't wasted my money!! :'(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 11 February 2009, 19:56:19: Up to date list of all Plates that are printed and ready for laminating

TMX
Skruntie x2
serek
richardirv
markey mark
Lazydocker
johnty
JJLeonard
Entwood
CaptainZok
LFF64
JERRY
CHOPSDAD
Mike f
Hotel21
nick v6
tigra-ann
AmigoMV6
webby23
vauxfan2k
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 February 2009, 20:02:19: If any spare and its possible I would also like a pair that just has

[size=14]"Skruntie"[/size]

in full size on it's own please as well as the other 2 sets. :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 11 February 2009, 20:03:34: Quote
If any spare and its possible I would also like a pair that just has

[size=14]"Skruntie"[/size]

in full size on it's own please as well as the other 2 sets. :y :y

If Admin is ok with this I have no problem creating that for you.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 February 2009, 20:06:29: Quote
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If any spare and its possible I would also like a pair that just has

[size=14]"Skruntie"[/size]

in full size on it's own please as well as the other 2 sets. :y :y

If Admin is ok with this I have no problem creating that for you.
:y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 11 February 2009, 20:07:49: Are you gonna ask em or am I? :D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2009, 21:03:16: just 'skruntie' on a yellow or white background obviously isn't an issue - its when you use the logo or terms OOF/omegaowners we need to check :)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 11 February 2009, 21:04:42: noticing my name is still missing off the list... im deeply hurt... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 February 2009, 21:09:02: Quote
just 'skruntie' on a yellow or white background obviously isn't an issue - its when you use the logo or terms OOF/omegaowners we need to check :)

:y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 February 2009, 21:10:03: Quote
noticing my name is still missing off the list... im deeply hurt... :'( :'( :'(

Awww didums. ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: amigov6 on 11 February 2009, 21:18:19: Need to check & with who? Surely this good for the forum unless use at non OOF meets is an issue. Even so we've got OOF stickers for the world to see, 2 bigguns on mine (don't do discreet) & rightly proud of 'em. I accept i could be missing a valid point & toys are in the pram tonight :D just seems we can't do anything lately. ::)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2009, 21:27:34: Quote
Need to check & with who? Surely this good for the forum unless use at non OOF meets is an issue. Even so we've got OOF stickers for the world to see, 2 bigguns on mine (don't do discreet) & rightly proud of 'em. I accept i could be missing a valid point & toys are in the pram tonight :D just seems we can't do anything lately. ::)

:-X :-X :-X :-X Must not try and get them chucked out :-X :-X :-X :-X ;) ;) :D :D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 11 February 2009, 21:31:11: Quote
Need to check & with who? Surely this good for the forum unless use at non OOF meets is an issue. Even so we've got OOF stickers for the world to see, 2 bigguns on mine (don't do discreet) & rightly proud of 'em. I accept i could be missing a valid point & toys are in the pram tonight :D just seems we can't do anything lately. ::)
Anything that is produced that has one of the 2 current oof logos, or uses the terms oof/omegowners etc just needs to be approved by admins. I'll bore you with details/reasons with you really are that interested.

Bottom line, though, we are obviously keen for people to promote the site, but we just need a couple of safeguards in place (eg, people printing off flyers themself on inkjet printers, and sticking on a car, only for it to rain, and ink to run onto paintwork)...
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 11 February 2009, 21:33:41: I was thinking of having a Loo-Knee set done, putting them on the car , wearing a mask then seeing how many speed camera's I could set off. ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: amigov6 on 11 February 2009, 21:37:37: Quote
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Need to check & with who? Surely this good for the forum unless use at non OOF meets is an issue. Even so we've got OOF stickers for the world to see, 2 bigguns on mine (don't do discreet) & rightly proud of 'em. I accept i could be missing a valid point & toys are in the pram tonight :D just seems we can't do anything lately. ::)
Anything that is produced that has one of the 2 current oof logos, or uses the terms oof/omegowners etc just needs to be approved by admins. I'll bore you with details/reasons with you really are that interested.

Bottom line, though, we are obviously keen for people to promote the site, but we just need a couple of safeguards in place (eg, people printing off flyers themself on inkjet printers, and sticking on a car, only for it to rain, and ink to run onto paintwork)...
Fair go. I remember the ink/paintwork issue when Mike.D put the idea out about flyers hence they were laminated. Still got a few in the door pocket. 8-)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 11 February 2009, 22:05:03: Quote
noticing my name is still missing off the list... im deeply hurt... :'( :'( :'(

I am sorry and I can assure you, yours are printed!

AND GOOD NEWS

The I have just completed the first laminate test and all has gone well. Not Cut them down to size yet, I will have to do that at work were I have better light and cutting facilities.

All in all I am please so far!!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 11 February 2009, 22:26:42: Quote
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noticing my name is still missing off the list... im deeply hurt... :'( :'( :'(

I am sorry and I can assure you, yours are printed!

AND GOOD NEWS

The I have just completed the first laminate test and all has gone well. Not Cut them down to size yet, I will have to do that at work were I have better light and cutting facilities.

All in all I am please so far!!

Excellent... I'd suggest using a generic plate (or better still some scrap from around the plates) as a test with the laminate for water tightness etc... I reckon they'll be fine :y :y :y

You'll have to give us a price soon, 2ndclass postage is fine :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Big Sye on 12 February 2009, 00:56:57: hiya. i like all the sets of plates. how much per set for black and for white and yollow together set??

thanks :)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 12 February 2009, 01:28:08: Quote
hiya. i like all the sets of plates. how much per set for black and for white and yollow together set??

thanks :)

They are being done as pairs Front and rear. Think the final price is yet to be confirmed.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Martin_1962 on 12 February 2009, 11:45:32: Quote
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Need to check & with who? Surely this good for the forum unless use at non OOF meets is an issue. Even so we've got OOF stickers for the world to see, 2 bigguns on mine (don't do discreet) & rightly proud of 'em. I accept i could be missing a valid point & toys are in the pram tonight :D just seems we can't do anything lately. ::)
Anything that is produced that has one of the 2 current oof logos, or uses the terms oof/omegowners etc just needs to be approved by admins. I'll bore you with details/reasons with you really are that interested.

Bottom line, though, we are obviously keen for people to promote the site, but we just need a couple of safeguards in place (eg, people printing off flyers themself on inkjet printers, and sticking on a car, only for it to rain, and ink to run onto paintwork)...

Is linking to here off my web site and my Ebay ad with the logo OK?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: HCG on 12 February 2009, 11:57:40: :question
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 13:26:48: Quote
hiya. i like all the sets of plates. how much per set for black and for white and yollow together set??

thanks :)

Not a problem, although we are not using the black ones just the white & yellow as a pair.

Price isn't confirmed but won't be more that £8 for the pair.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: markey mark on 12 February 2009, 13:32:17: are these to be ready soon rich :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 13:34:16: Yeah not far off, gotta find and buy some padded envelopes that will fit them in yet. Post office didn't have anything big enough!! :'(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 12 February 2009, 13:36:38: Quote
Yeah not far off, gotta find and buy some padded envelopes that will fit them in yet. Post office didn't have anything big enough!! :'(

one problem after another
you'll get there mate even if it means finding two envolopes and putting them together :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 13:38:31: Quote
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Yeah not far off, gotta find and buy some padded envelopes that will fit them in yet. Post office didn't have anything big enough!! :'(

one problem after another
you'll get there mate even if it means finding two envolopes and putting them together :y

Yeah!! lol - I thought about making summat but then the thought of having to make 20 odd of them doesn't bear thinking about.

Just hope they are not too expensive!! >:(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Big Sye on 12 February 2009, 13:40:48: Quote
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hiya. i like all the sets of plates. how much per set for black and for white and yollow together set??

thanks :)

Not a problem, although we are not using the black ones just the white & yellow as a pair.

Price isn't confirmed but won't be more that £8 for the pair.

ok cool. i will probably order a set of both
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 12 February 2009, 13:45:25: Quote
Yeah not far off, gotta find and buy some padded envelopes that will fit them in yet. Post office didn't have anything big enough!! :'(

Search somewhere like office depot for calendar envelopes :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 13:46:45: Cheers I will have a look, need to make sure they are not gonna bend without adding too much weight too.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 13:47:21: Quote
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hiya. i like all the sets of plates. how much per set for black and for white and yollow together set??

thanks :)

Not a problem, although we are not using the black ones just the white & yellow as a pair.

Price isn't confirmed but won't be more that £8 for the pair.

ok cool. i will probably order a set of both

Does that mean you want 1 Pair of White & Yellow?
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Big Sye on 12 February 2009, 13:51:00: i will be after a pair of white and yellow and set of balck. please :)

how will we be paying for these??
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 14:27:52: Quote
i will be after a pair of white and yellow and set of balck. please :)

how will we be paying for these??

I wasn't planning on producing the black ones as most wanted the white and yellow, If there is some more interest in the black ones I may produce a batch.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Big Sye on 12 February 2009, 14:32:07: ok no probs. if you dont make any, i am happy for the white and yellow.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 14:33:59: I do quite like the black ones myself but I have just been trying to keep them all the same and the white and yellow were more popular.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 14:45:47: Quote
:question

?? Whats this all about?
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Post by: markey mark on 12 February 2009, 14:47:39: Quote
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:question

?? Whats this all about?

think hes tryimng to bump his post count ! quite a few random comments from him lmao :y
i quite like the black plates rich as well :y
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Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 14:50:06: Quote
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:question

?? Whats this all about?

think hes tryimng to bump his post count ! quite a few random comments from him lmao :y
i quite like the black plates rich as well :y

Hehe, I knew this would happen. Ok anyone who wants black ones as well make a list!! will need a few before I print them. :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Big Sye on 12 February 2009, 16:10:37: Hehe, I knew this would happen. Ok anyone who wants black ones as well make a list!! will need a few before I print them.

List For Black Plates......
Big-Sye
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: markey mark on 12 February 2009, 16:11:28: List For Black Plates......
Big-Sye
markey mark
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 12 February 2009, 17:19:08: List For Black Plates......
Big-Sye
markey mark
vauxfan2k
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 17:40:59: Ok I have tweeked the black on a touch, taken the bevel off it as not to change the logo from the original design and made the white a tint of black so it kind of looks like silver, like the old style plates.

See what you think

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontBlackOOFNumberPlaterichardirv.jpg)
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Post by: Mr Skrunts on 12 February 2009, 17:46:55: List For Black Plates......
Big-Sye
markey mark
vauxfan2k
Skruntie ,as long as I get postal discount for bulk purchasing. ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 18:29:48: Quote
List For Black Plates......
Big-Sye
markey mark
vauxfan2k
Skruntie ,as long as I get postal discount for bulk purchasing. ;D ;D

Yeah don't worry we'll sort that out!!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 12 February 2009, 18:31:17: Quote
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List For Black Plates......
Big-Sye
markey mark
vauxfan2k
Skruntie ,as long as I get postal discount for bulk purchasing. ;D ;D

Yeah don't worry we'll sort that out!!

and for me and tigra ann
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: vauxfan2k on 12 February 2009, 18:39:02: Quote
as long as I get postal discount for bulk purchasing

tight arsed git ;D

dont worry you can send mine special delivery, as I want them quick like ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: TheBoy on 12 February 2009, 19:04:26: Quote
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Need to check & with who? Surely this good for the forum unless use at non OOF meets is an issue. Even so we've got OOF stickers for the world to see, 2 bigguns on mine (don't do discreet) & rightly proud of 'em. I accept i could be missing a valid point & toys are in the pram tonight :D just seems we can't do anything lately. ::)
Anything that is produced that has one of the 2 current oof logos, or uses the terms oof/omegowners etc just needs to be approved by admins. I'll bore you with details/reasons with you really are that interested.

Bottom line, though, we are obviously keen for people to promote the site, but we just need a couple of safeguards in place (eg, people printing off flyers themself on inkjet printers, and sticking on a car, only for it to rain, and ink to run onto paintwork)...

Is linking to here off my web site and my Ebay ad with the logo OK?
thats fine (and appreciated :y) if logo used as-is (preferably using the link to our image) purely as a link to oof :)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 19:32:55: :'( Cutting Down this 250micron Laminate is tougher than I expected!! Could do with a Guilotine. Slow Progress!!

Do you reckon running an iron over them with some cloth inbetween will help flatten them out a bit as they are not as flat as i'd like!!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 12 February 2009, 19:34:30: Quote
:'( Cutting Down this 250micron Laminate is tougher than I expected!! Could do with a Guilotine. Slow Progress!!

Do you reckon running an iron over them with some cloth inbetween will help flatten them out a bit as they are not as flat as i'd like!!

should work with the iron
or try putting them between 2 pieces of wood with some weight on top over night
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 19:39:23: Tried weight, doesn't seem to do anything. Might give the iron a go tomorrow. They aren't bad its just annoying me.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 12 February 2009, 19:40:40: Quote
Tried weight, doesn't seem to do anything. Might give the iron a go tomorrow. They aren't bad its just annoying me.

just thinking
once the show plates are attached to standard reg plates wont that straighten them out
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 19:50:44: It kind of all depends on how each person attaches them, but yes i'm hoping they will.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 12 February 2009, 19:52:30: Quote
It kind of all depends on how each person attaches them, but yes i'm hoping they will.
yeah true
see how you go mate
it'll be fine
keep up the good work
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 12 February 2009, 19:55:20: Are they curling as you laminate them?

Turn it down a bit and do them twice, once face up and once face down ;)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 12 February 2009, 20:01:51: Quote
Are they curling as you laminate them?

Turn it down a bit and do them twice, once face up and once face down ;)

They are all laminated now apart from the black ones. Might try that on the black ones, They are not as bad once cut down but not perfect.

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0023.jpg)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 14:02:19: Well ironing hasn't really helped! :'(
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 13 February 2009, 15:45:56: plates look great mate cant wait to get them
any news on total cost yet mate for the plates
money waiting in paypal :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 16:03:27: Pleminary I am gonna say £8 Pair, but until I send one I won't know the exact postage.

Ordered 50 Padded envelopes yesterday 530mm x 125mm. Its gonna be a tight fit!! lol
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Post by: nick v6 on 13 February 2009, 16:14:09: Quote
Pleminary I am gonna say £8 Pair, but until I send one I won't know the exact postage.

Ordered 50 Padded envelopes yesterday 530mm x 125mm. Its gonna be a tight fit!! lol

thats sound mate

do i get postage discount if you put mine and tigra-ann's together 8-)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 16:20:57: Yeah will do, once I know what the postage is I will be able to calculate it for you
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 13 February 2009, 16:24:42: Quote
Yeah will do, once I know what the postage is I will be able to calculate it for you

nice 1 mate
i was only joking about the postage discount mate
£8 a pair is perfect
the amount of hard work you put in for all this mate you need a medal
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 16:29:23: Cheers bud, Just wish I could get them perfectly flat, its bugging me!! :-/
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 13 February 2009, 16:33:47: they don't look that bad in my opinion and ann has said the same
unless your going to use solid plastic you aint gonna get them perfectly flat
they look sound
see what everyone else thinks but i think top stuff you've done a grand job :y :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 16:44:08: Cheers bud, you'd of laughed today, me stood in my kitchen ironing laminated number plates!! I even melted 2 by accident. Gotta re-do them!! LOL
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 13 February 2009, 16:46:41: Quote
Cheers bud, you'd of laughed today, me stood in my kitchen ironing laminated number plates!! I even melted 2 by accident. Gotta re-do them!! LOL

i got about 3 loads of washing that needs ironing
do you want to do them as well ;D

your doing a spot on job
when the plates have been sent out to the people that have ordered them we should open a new thread soley for pictures of cars with the plates on :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 13 February 2009, 17:23:18: I'm lead to believe that the reason the laminated stuff "curls" is a slight difference in temperature between the top and bottom sheets, one contacts the hot roller, the other doesn't, so they end up slightly different.

Apparently, one way of sorting this is to send the item back through the other way up ... this means that both sides have had a "hot + cooler" run and they end up flat.

This came from a guy who does commercial printing and a fair bit of laminating for a living, I have no knowledge or proof that it works .... if you have a "spare" laminating pouch it might be worth a try ???

:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/
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Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 17:36:47: Quote
I'm lead to believe that the reason the laminated stuff "curls" is a slight difference in temperature between the top and bottom sheets, one contacts the hot roller, the other doesn't, so they end up slightly different.

Apparently, one way of sorting this is to send the item back through the other way up ... this means that both sides have had a "hot + cooler" run and they end up flat.

This came from a guy who does commercial printing and a fair bit of laminating for a living, I have no knowledge or proof that it works .... if you have a "spare" laminating pouch it might be worth a try ???

:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

My laminator has a switch for 150micron and 250micron. The laminates used are 250. would it be safe to put the ones already laminated back though or would it cause meltdown? I may test one on the 150 setting but twice through but there isn't much I can do about the ones already done!!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Entwood on 13 February 2009, 17:58:52: Quote
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I'm lead to believe that the reason the laminated stuff "curls" is a slight difference in temperature between the top and bottom sheets, one contacts the hot roller, the other doesn't, so they end up slightly different.

Apparently, one way of sorting this is to send the item back through the other way up ... this means that both sides have had a "hot + cooler" run and they end up flat.

This came from a guy who does commercial printing and a fair bit of laminating for a living, I have no knowledge or proof that it works .... if you have a "spare" laminating pouch it might be worth a try ???

:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

My laminator has a switch for 150micron and 250micron. The laminates used are 250. would it be safe to put the ones already laminated back though or would it cause meltdown? I may test one on the 150 setting but twice through but there isn't much I can do about the ones already done!!

Can't answer and he's left work .. :( been playing with my cheapy laminator ... putting through twice on "high" does not cause melting.. as I left it until almost cold by the time it goes back in .. so it never gets that hot. On an A4 sheet it does seem to make a difference to the curl .. but its hard to tell as A4 doesn't curl that much anyway .. :(

HTH
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 18:03:17: Ok thanks for the info, just don't want to wast to many of these A2 pouches as they are not cheap!! :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Welung666 on 13 February 2009, 18:15:01: I'm sure I'd already said that!!!!!!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 13 February 2009, 18:16:31: Quote
I'm sure I'd already said that!!!!!!

Yes you had bud, I was just unsure if to put them through twice the heat had to be lower on each pass or full heat on both pass's, if you know what I mean :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 17 February 2009, 07:20:11: Ok envelopes arrived yesterday! Its a tight fit but should be fine!! :y

I am going to send 1 set today so I can gauge the postage costs.

So who wants to be first? :D
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 17 February 2009, 07:22:30: ready when you are mate
let me know how much
can you get mine and tigra ann's in the same envelope
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 17 February 2009, 07:25:28: I will try chief, I only tried one in last night and it is tight!
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 17 February 2009, 07:26:53: if it two envelopes dont worry use two envelopes
let me know how much ill be online most of the day
how do you need the money
paypal or cash
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 17 February 2009, 07:28:34: Think paypal will be easiest!
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Post by: nick v6 on 17 February 2009, 07:31:38: no problem buddy
let me know what i o you
money has been sitting in paypal for you for a while now :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: Lazydocker on 17 February 2009, 07:34:01: If you want to send a single set then I'll take them... PM Sent :y :y :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 17 February 2009, 07:36:47: Cheers will do, just remembered I took some shots of the finished article. Forgive the dirty car. Just used some tape to stick on temporarorly. With the exception of not being completely flat on due to the plate screws they looked good!

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0030.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0033.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/IMAG0031.jpg)
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: nick v6 on 17 February 2009, 07:38:23: looks brill mate
nice one :y
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 17 February 2009, 07:39:21: Quote
If you want to send a single set then I'll take them... PM Sent :y :y :y

OK seen as yours is just 1 single pair I can do that to calculate the postage of 1 pair vs 2,3,4 Pairs in the case of Nick.
Title: Re: OOF Showplates
Post by: richardirv on 17 February 2009, 15:05:13: I have started a new thread called "OOF Showplates Confirmed Payment & Dispatch List"