graphics question

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I just ordered the new boat name and graphics for my 210. I am putting them in place of the triumph name on both sides of the boat. I ordered 3m94 primer to put on before I try to apply the graphics.

Do I still use the soapy water method to position the graphichs over the primer ? I there anything else I need to do ? I have seen some posts that spoke of sanding the area first. If so , what grit?

I can still see the shadow of the triumph name despite many scrubbings with goof off and soft scrub. Any suggestions?

Any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Bart Camps
Bakersfield , Ca.

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[Putershark]

Welcome Aboard,
Try using some Acetone (think that is spelled correct?)... Just make sure you have some rubber gloves on and a little breeze blowing for it can become some rough stuff both on your hands, and in your lungs after a while

[MolarBoater]

You might want to call Dick at Merrritt Marine.

[scjerry]

I did this on my new 195CC. The yard used acetone to clean, then a very light sanding with 320 grit wet/dry paper, then the 3M primer, then I put on the graphic.

Yes, the soapy water is necessary to promote adhesion, even though that sounds counter intuitive.

Mine came out great! Just be patient and use a soft plastic squeegee (an old credit card) to smooth it out before peeling off the outer layer to leave the lettering/graphic. It was 6.5"x 41", so fairly large...a little larger than the Triumph trademark graphic.

I almost forgot. Dampen a rag with acetone, and don't get it on any other graphics, e.g., the stripe along the hull above the waterline, otherwise it will ruin it.

[No Fences]

SC,

thanks for answering the soapy water question. I was a little worried about not getting it on straight without the soapy water to help move it around.