Dirtbike templates?

[damonCA21]

There is a much easier way. Make templates from paper from the actual panels. Scan in the scanner. Import jpeg into corel at actual size. Then create the artwork over the top.of that. It makes the template 100% accurate.

There is no need really for fancy scanners and software to flatten curved panels the old school way works just as well

 

[damonCA21]

Software like you have is great, but most sign shops won't have the work to justify something like that for the odd bike they get asked to do

 

[Dale D]

Software like you have is great, but most sign shops won't have the work to justify something like that for the odd bike they get asked to do

Interesting, how would that traced/scanned paper work on a PPF on a 2023 SS Camaro front clip???

 

[damonCA21]

I have no idea as I don't do PPF nor have I worked on a Camaro. The thread was about making graphics for bikes, which I do have experience of, Its different methods for different things, I don't think the software version would cope very well with trying to flatten out the upper fairing of a sports bike but you can definitely do it with paper

 

[Dale D]

It is equipment and software that spans multiple workflows, motocross is 1 of them.

I guess I could hand paint my signs too for $20 in materials without much expenses, but having a $40k printer and a $8k plotter for vinyl installed signs is much easier.

 

[unclebun]

Interesting, how would that traced/scanned paper work on a PPF on a 2023 SS Camaro front clip???

I've never heard of a Camaro dirt bike.

But another issue is the cost/benefit. A method that takes an hour or two with paper and tape and pencil vs. the cost of a 3D scanner and 3D to 2D conversion software when the end product has to compete in the sub-$300 range vs the high price of a PPF job.

 

[Dale D]

I dont limit my installs to just " dirt bikes"......... have fun with your tablet of paper. Have a good day

 

[JanisK]

That works fine for mainly flat panels. Motorbikes are very different though. What may look like a flat panel in a 2d photo can have lots of curves in different directions. Having done templates for loads of bikes over th years making paper templates from the bodywork then scanning I'd the most accurate method. It doesn't take that long to do either

it works on any shape panels. eventually the print file is flat. We have done many many many like that for the customers that have not that popular or old bikes that has no templates available online.

 

[JanisK]

All dirt bikes you see on TV are wrapped with a specific material. Material that is engineered specifically to stick to dirt bike plastics and last long.
Answering about the templates - there are many many many online stores that sell them. Just to mention few:

Dirt Bike Templates

Vector Template Store | Motocross EPS Vector Graphics Templates available for Instant Download

vectortemplatestore.com

AndDesign / 2025 Motocross - Enduro - Mountain Bike Templates

The Best MX templates and graphic resources for designers. ( Motocross - Enduro - Mountain Bikes - Car PPF - WheelDrive Simulator templates and Ready made designs)

mx-templates.com

and more. There are even some available on Etsy and Ebay.
In terms of material, here at OMXGraphics we use Substance media for over 9 years already. Perfect.
If you need some assistance or have questions according dirt bike graphics, just drop a line.
All the best!