These stickers are identical to what is sold on the market with the same paper finish when it is stuck in place no judge could see that it was not paper. And the difference is that it will remain in good condition for several years instead of a few months. These stickers are identical to what is sold on the market with the same paper finish when it is stuck in place no judge could see that it was not paper. And the difference is that it will remain in good condition for several years instead of a few months. Thanks! Ray
Respectfully disagree.
You can tell from the surface (smooth verses rough - shinny verses a flatter non-shinny) and often then edges the difference (thickness and the paper grain) between paper and vinyl. Have deducted (in some classes) for this before but more often than not the stamping and information applied is also incorrect for either the plant or production year. Yes the vinyl is what everyone else is selling and it will last much much longer than the original but that could be consider the negative side since the original paper would wrinkle and change from the day it was applied. IF its smooth and shinny then it will really show the difference IMHO in the looks.
For most people who drive and use their cars the vynil is a better choice if stamped correctly. Originals were uncoated unlike most of the engine compartment stickers so they were not meant to survive for any length of time and were only important for the workers at the plant and nothing after that point in time.
In full disclosure - I've reproduced the original paper stickers for decades but never advertised or mentioned it publicly. Really never made a profit from providing them and often have just suggested a small donation to the site be made. Like many things I make and provide I don't want all of this to become my "day job"
Maybe We should get a few of each, show details and then compare them to originals in a thread rather than in the for sale section. Would be a week or two before I'll have that ability to assemble my pictures
