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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Boat Graphics Help To Make Your Boat Your Own

By Stan Neal


DIY boat graphics are great for helping to make your boat as individual as you are. These allow you to design the graphic you want on your boat yourself. When you use the DIY design programs available, you will be able to determine the lettering, colors, size, etc. of the finished decal. The Internet has a number of sites that offer this. These sites will prepare the stickers for you, made to your specifications, and send them to you along with easy to understand instructions on how to go about the process of applying the stickers.

Designing is always easier for some people than it is for others. Whether you have the graphic designed for you, or you design it yourself, you will still need to install it, and this can be the really tricky part for any novice. Take a look at the following if you are interested in designing and installing graphics on your boat:

There are a few items needed to ensure the job is correctly done. That means that you are going to need a squeegee as well as application fluid. The graphic invariably comes with these two items. You will also have need of a tape measure, a dry soft cloth, and some masking tape. Your boat sticker will be comprised of three layers. The three layers are made up of backing paper, application tape, and the graphic design. Naturally you need to take care that there is no uneven surface caused by grime, etc. and that the decal is properly positioned. To make the sticker as easy to handle as possible, it helps to leave it lying flat for a day first.

Applying boat stickers is usually done either by using the dry or the wet method. If the surface is aluminum or unpainted, the dry method is advise, but shiny surfaces are more suited to the wet method. Your decal will stick perfectly provided that your surface is spotlessly clean.

Naturally your boat represents a major investment and looking after it is important. It is a good idea to invest in a boat cover that will offer protection from the elements. Some good quality boat wraps melbourne can protect your boat whether on or off the sea for years. Check out online websites for great deals when it comes to finding good quality wraps.

There is a great deal of variety when it comes to boat wraps. Choose the manufacturer that follows up the sale with sound customer service, and who also has an established reputation. The better the quality and durability of the boat cover, the better the quality of the protection it will provide.

Custom covers are always a great way to protect your boat graphics melbourne. As the name suggests, these are wraps that are specifically tailored to fit your boat, ensuring that maximum protection is achieved. Also, a cover made from sturdy material will not only provide the best protection from the elements, but also against small animals, such as rodents, that can do some damage to your boat.




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