Today I’d like to walk you through the installation process of registration numbers and names for your boat. Before you install your new registration number, you will want top remove the old one if present. A straight razor is a great way to peel off the old lettering. When using a straight razor it is important not to scratch your clear coat. Lightly use the blade to lift the vinyl off the surface, than peel the vinyl off by hand. Use a cleaner to remove to excess adhesive. Goof off brand cleaner is a great product for this.
Place two pieces of masking tape on your lettering to temporarily secure it into the proper position. Place a piece of masking tape on the middle of the graphic, and on one other side to ensure the graphic cannot move. Peel the decal off of the backing paper on the opposite side that it is taped all the way to the middle. Use a pair of scissors and cut-off the backing paper.
Using your squeegee, start from the middle and work outward applying the decal to the surface. Repeat the same procedure for the second half of the decal. After the decal has been fully applied to the surface, carefully peel off the application tape. Use the same procedure to install your boat name.
You can order your boat lettering at one of many online websites. Just search boat decals, this should give you a variety of online stores to choose your perfect decal. If you do not feel confident that you can place your own decal, call your local marine shops and hire a professional.
This concludes my boating tips for the week. Check http://http://bit.ly/1RdM5AN/ next week for more tips on boating.
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