flyfisher wrote: Have got the job booked in through Speedy signs in Wellington next week using 7yr guaranteed vinyl (think it's cast) and they said if garaged would likely get 10 years out of it, but I'd surely have sold the boat before then! The quote looks to be very competitive at $295 + gst and they will do it at my place in the garage. (They are a sign company I use in my own business so getting a slightly better deal). They said they will do using either the wire tape of knife, once they see the job. I'm going to come in 10mm from the welds for ease of application.
What's become of me, I always thought painted alloy boats we're for show pony's and not real fisho's and now I'm doing it!!!... I think it does look great and surely improves resale IMO. |
flyfisher wrote: Have seen a few boats with vinyl instead of paint lately, has anyone had this done and what are the pitfalls? Looks far more durable than paint on an alloy boat, I have a pretty basic cabin and combings (2 x panels each side) I'd like to try myself, having done a bit of vinyl work in the past. Was thinking of buying the sheet - adhereing - then carefully trimming to 2-3mm inside the weld lines? Any sign writers on here done this before - what surface prep is needed on clean ali? - a light sand and alcohol rub? Here's what I want.
i prefer the top picture and the sides towards the back could get hammered with jigs , sinkers and flapping fish anyway |
Hard_core_gamer wrote: Cashedup yes that was the sad part of it all, but they said they have a top coat they add them self's, when they do the cast, so will go with that instead. i have 4 samples and will place them on the top and sides and see what happens over two months before committing on vinyl. but i did notice how thin they are to....2 or 3 years and will replace it as needed.. |
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Moonlighter wrote: Hi Cashed up You mentioned: "I'm also applying the stoneguard film to the sides and front of hull where it gets a hard time from stone chips when towing." Can you give me some more info re the "Stoneguard" stuff? Is is the go for protecting the painted sides up towards the bow end on my Surtees? I take it that it is some kind of clear vinyl film... I found a link locally and have emailed them for some info re cost and availability, but would appreciate comments on how good it is, whether you should do the whole sides or just towards the bow end where stone chips seem to be the biggest problem. I am towing the boat about 1500km next year from home up to Weipa in Cape York so want to sort something before then. Cheers ML
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flyfisher wrote: Just the side combings and cabin side, pretty sure can get away with 600mm roll going by my measurements. I like the laminate idea, have used the spray in the past on printed vinyl to stop fading, it was a 3M product from memory and it worked, but offered no protection from chips. In regards to fittings, do they have to come completley off such as the nav lights, or can the be loosened and a slit applied? |
Hard_core_gamer wrote: cashedup it is just the sides from the water line up to the gunnels. sad part is, is if we did the prep acid wash more prep i can get it painted for 700 gst included.. yet all i have to do is acid wash filler if nes, and then apply cast. they will do it in the price and has to be warm weather or it wont work..we are going the channel cast as it allows the air bubbles to be squished out better:) and going from the sample looks the good's reason why we are doing 1-2 months is see what happens when it has been outside day in day out rain or shine :) |
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