Making Vinyl Stripes On A Boat Look Wet

With fiberglass boat building however the major components of the boat the hull deck liner and large parts like consoles are molded from fiberglass.

Making vinyl stripes on a boat look wet.

Once you re done there will still be a few air blisters you can t squeegee away. One solution for dry faded plastic is to use a vinyl restorative product on it. Use a flexible plastic squeegee to press down on the stripe and ensure that the vinyl adheres well to the hull. They are available in a variety of widths and colors metallic and reflective colors cost more.

Striping kits consist of a single 125ft. Work the stripe along its entire length. Stripes should be installed without water except for larger stripes 3 or wider. Substitute a sodium percarbonate cleaner such as oxiclean for the detergent if decals have mildew or mold on them.

Use personal discretion with 3 or wider stripes if a wet installation is desired follow instructions for wet graphic installation but do not hinge stripes. Due to copyright laws we are unable to reproduce manufacturer striping packages. The mold is first sprayed with gelcoat then fiberglass cloth is applied and then resin is used to saturate or wet out the fiberglass. Step 1 clean off any superficial dirt from the vinyl decals with a soft cloth and a solution of detergent and water.

Squeegee the stripe from its lateral center outward to squeeze out as many air pockets as possible. Dip your boat with plastidip world 1st.