Free Decals / Engineering tags - DIY give away

[alpina]

For a while I have been looking to find The snowflake decal for the windscreen. I could only find this available in the US.
Shipping a one decal to Spain would end up costing over $40.
EBay was not much use either. Various decal sets for sale, most included decals not for a 280SL. This set me thinking…

Having recreated the “change tire hang tag” a couple of years ago. I thought I would start my own small project of
Recreating the engineering tags. It Started with the snowflake. But I seem to have got a bit carried away…
I only did the non-foil decals, as I could not print these at home. (my originals were good anyway).

So now I have a set of decals that I can print. Inkjet sticker paper is avaible on amazon. Problem solved.
Attached below is A jpg image of the recreated decals on a A4 sheet.

If anyone wants to have a go at making their own decals PM me with your email address and I can email you a
High resolution PDF file suitable for printing.

That’s me good deed for the day.

Best regards

DM

[Flyair]

DM
looks like a very meticulous work you did. Very impressive indeed

[Rolf-Dieter ✝︎]

Hello DM in Sunny Spain

What a great deed in deed. Well Done !!!

Rolf-Dieter
Greetings from the still cool Canada

PS. PM Send

[Tomnistuff]

Hi, DM,
That is a very generous offer.  You are full of good ideas and generous acts, as in this decal effort and your idea to use LED tape in your tail lights.
I've sent a private message also.
Tom Kizer
Lévis, Quebec, Canada

[Jack Jones]

Hi DM,

Thank-you for your generosity.

Jack

[Benz Dr.]

Is there any copyright on these things? Not that I'm worried but just wondering.

[cfm65@me.com]

DN,
Thank you very much.
I have already bought the decals elsewhere, but your initiative and generous offer is much appreciated.
Regards
Chris
Cape Town

[gimp]

Hi DM
Thank you for taking the time to do this.
I have also sent you a personal message.
Frank

[BORJA TRAVESEDO]

Hi Dm,
I sent you a private email. Congratulations on your work.

 Greetings Borj

[Peter van Es]

I've added them to the Technical Manual for posterity.

Have a look here, it includes tips on placement...

EngineeringTags

Note that the actual file, updated by alpinaltd with more decals, is in the restricted section, for Full Members only!

You can find it directly here: https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Restricted/Start

Peter

[alpina]

Hi all,
There has been quite a response to my Engineering tags / Decals. I’m glad you all seem to be happy with the results.
It has been an enjoyable side project. I am very pleased to share the results with fellow members here.

To everyone who has requested a copy of the PDF for printing. All e mails have been sent out now. If you have
not received it please check any spam folders you may have.
From today the PDF file is available as part of the Premium content of the Technical Manual.
Future e mail requests will be referred to the Technical Manual.

Best regards to All,

DM

[Garry]

Thanks you Darren for your fine work on putting the decals group all together and allowing us to have it in the Technical Manual.

I have done a trial print and it works just fine.

Garry
Membership Administrator

[mBdrvr]

What specific paper did you use?

[Jonny B]

I was wondering the same thing. Also what do you recommend for the snowflake emblem??

[alpina]

A quick search on Amazon. ebay is another one to try. Staples should also supply.

https://www.amazon.com/Avery-Full-Sheet-Shipping-Labels-Printers/dp/B00006HUP7/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494088015&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=avery+transparant+sticker

https://www.amazon.com/GoldenTrading-Glossy-Adhesive-Sticker-Inkjet/dp/B01FH62BZI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1494088231&sr=8-4&keywords=a4+sticker+paper+inkjet

[gimp]

DM
I have just completed the printing.
Total cost $5.00
What a deal.
Thanks
Frank

[Jordan]

Thank you very much DM for the decals, I hope to get them printed this week. 

For anyone with a 230SL, I believe the decal below is the one that goes in the soft top compartment.  I've only seen the German version on SLS but I know there is an English version available and I remember someone mentioning there was a French version.

[Jowe]

Original decal. Car 1st delivery to Switzerland.

[neelyrc]

Jordan, here is a later multilingual version including English.

Jowe, I love the runny glue in your picture!

This is the original decal on my car, delivered 12 February, 1969, at Sindelfingen with USA Specs. No runny glue but wrinkled up since new. Attention to detail in applying logos was apparently low priority.

DM, thanks for the great effort and for making your work available to the group.

[Stevec57]

I'm looking for the tag for the hangs from Left Trunk Arm for instructions on Spare Tire.  Mine is a German Euro Car. Do you have this tag?  Also there is a tag for the car jack in yellow would you have that tag for the jack. Both of these would like in German language

Thanks  you in advance

Any suggestions



Steve Cunningham
Rileyaviation@gmail.com
Vancouver BC
Canada

[alpina]

The PDF of decals has now been added to the Premium content of Technical Manual.  The change tire instruction hang tag is included in the file.
Listed below are all the included decals / Engineering tags.

WINDOW SNOWFLAKE -22 -30 ANTIFREEZE            
   
ATE BREMSGERAT T51 3.6147-0233.4          
      
ATE BREMSGERAT T51  3.6157-0303.4         
      
REAR AXLE OIL CHANGE               
            
CONVERTIBLE TOP FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS         
      
OIL (UNDERSIDE TRUNK LID)                     
      
Valve Cover (Shows Valve Clearances) M130 Engine
                  
ACHTUNG - SPARK PLUG WARNING             
                  
ATTENTION! HIGH PRESSURE COOLING SYSTEM   (280SL)    
            
ATTENTION! HIGH PRESSURE COOLING SYSTEM   (230SL, 250SL)
                  
IMPORTANT! NO 100 (230SL,250SL)
            
IMPORTANT! NO 100 (280SL)
                  
CHECK OIL LEVEL     230SL,250SL & EARLY 280SL (VALVE COVER)
          
BOSCH COIL TK12A3               
                
BOSCH 14V 35A (ALTERNATOR)   
            
BOSCH BATTERY DECAL               
                   
CAUTION, USE ONLY OILS SPECIFIED (230SL, 250SL & EARLY 280SL (VALVE COVER)
                                 
BOSCH TRANSISTOR COIL (LATE 280SL)

BOSCH 4 & 5 PIN RELAYS
 

[kampala]

Nice work !   

[Brenco]

Excellent work. Very professional job! Very generous gesture! Muy bien!