IF YOU NEED SHADOW DECALS 89 90 FOUND THEM
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Topic: IF YOU NEED SHADOW DECALS 89 90 FOUND THEM
Posted By: QUEBEC
Subject: IF YOU NEED SHADOW DECALS 89 90 FOUND THEM
Date Posted: March-24-2010 at 10:37am
Ok found the shadow decals for 89 to 90 ski / barefoot nautique. Bruce at N3 BOATWORKS has them instock and if making more price is $185.00 for both side. but nothing yet about transom decals. If you have a white hull you will need the decal called white/gray and if gray it would be gray/white. GIVE THEM A CALL OR EMAIL BRUCE AT N# BOATWORKS  ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-24-2010 at 12:49pm
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You need to figure out which decals youre talking about.
85-87 used the same (small solid white letters, accent color shadow) 88 was a standalone year (white checkers, white shadow) 89-90 were the same (white/black/colored checkers, gray shadow, printed on clear) ------------- |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: March-24-2010 at 3:58pm
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Yes your right, about the shadow decals but he has the ones for all 87 to 90 ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-24-2010 at 4:03pm
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If thats correct, then he has all the BFN graphics from 86-90 and all the SN decals from 85-90. ------------- |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: March-24-2010 at 9:25pm
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Here is Bruce last email to me he said they will have transom decals to
The new decals are being made by the same company that made the original ones for Correct Craft. They will be using the newest, latest & greatest materials to produce the new ones. We will also be getting the transom decals. Thanks, Bruce N3 Boatworks 317-845-9253   ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: lonestar
Date Posted: March-25-2010 at 1:02am
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OK, because they arent listed on the web site as of this eve. ------------- lonestar |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: March-25-2010 at 10:16am
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Just Email or call bruce at N3 BOATWORKS and place your order I did and cant wait to get them. Now just have to find some of the warning decals and a awsa and ame4000 decal. ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: March-26-2010 at 12:36am
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John,
The decals on the boat in this picture are what we call white/gray. The checks are white and the accent trim is gray. The blue you see in the decal is from the blue stripe on the boat. The white checks are printed on clear, that is what allows the blue to show. Usually what Correct Craft did was to put the white checked decals on boats with white hulls and decks. The other option was gray checks with white accent. These went on boats with gray hulls and decks. ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: April-05-2010 at 6:32pm
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John,
Did your graphics from Bruce arrive yet? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: April-05-2010 at 9:25pm
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Nothing yet but I am 2 weeks or so away from being ready to install them anyway.What about you ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: April-06-2010 at 12:54pm
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John,
I am in the same position as you most likely a few more weeks before I will be ready for new graphics and decals. I am still wetsanding, and buffing with the rubbing compounds and the polishing compound. Also there are few gelocat repairs to fix the "bogus" gelcoat repairs from the previous owner(s). I will post photos soon. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: May-26-2010 at 11:57pm
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Hey randy did you ever get your decals from n3 boatworks still waiting for mine. email bruce but have not heard back. ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 11:51am
This is not true. TRBenj posted the correct information. ------------- |
QUEBEC wrote:Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 12:34pm
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John,
Nothing yet, I spoke with Bruce last week, he is still working with the supplier to process our orders. I belive our order is small in comparision to orders the graphics supplier normally deals with ...so our prioity maybe considered low. Perhaps if the other CCFAN member stepped forward with orders perhaps we could collectively increase the size of the combined purchase orders which may help. I have not given up on Bruce, however, I have explored a alternative with Wendel Carpenter at E&W Signs; 407-438-4874 in Orlando, FL; Wendel is a great guy and seems to be a good a very nice gentleman to work with. I have witnessed that Wendel has almost all of the graphics art work for the "vintage" Correct Craft boat models. Based on my quick inspection it appears there is a wide range of Correct Craft Boat he has covered. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: May-27-2010 at 8:22pm
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Hollywood what is not ture would like to know
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Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: May-28-2010 at 12:21pm
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Colors aren't dependent on the base gelcoat.
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Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: May-28-2010 at 10:15pm
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Then what was it on ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: July-28-2010 at 11:12pm
From the looks of this letter it appears that the vinyl is red and the white and gray have been screened onto the top of it. Someone mentioned earlier that the decals were on clear to allow the hull to show through the checkered part. Not sure that is the case with the original decals, however I do think it would be the best idea. Has anyone had any luck finding decals for an 89 SN 2001....? Bruce is no longer at N3 and it appears that he dropped the ball on getting these decals in. The new gentleman that is working on it however seems to be very close to being able to have these reproduced. Keeping my fingers crossed. |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: July-29-2010 at 6:39pm
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Was the new guys name Brad? ------------- http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s95/buckethead1236/Barefooter6-10-09002.jpg" rel="nofollow - MY 87BFN |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: August-04-2010 at 1:36am
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His name is Jason. He has been VERY helpful and has kept the lines of communication open very well. I have been impressed with his professionalism and determination to get this project completed. Sounds like we are on the right track and hopefully will have Original 89 Decals soon in a few different colors and shadow colors.
I am also having registration decals made for my boat to match the hull decals. I will post pics when they arrive and if anyone is interested I will post contact info to have those made. |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-07-2010 at 1:14pm
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I am looking for a complete set of Decals for my 89 as well. Any new info yet or do I need to just give N3 a call? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-08-2010 at 12:24am
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Just found out that N3 got the decals last week. Give them a call and they should have them. Hope this helps. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-08-2010 at 2:19am
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Just got a reply from Brad at N3. He's suppose to be getting back with me on a price and turn around time on a set ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-08-2010 at 2:51pm
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My decals are on the way here. I will take a pic and post this weekend to show everyone. Sounds like N3 has come through on what seemed like an impossible project when we started. Call and ask for Brad.
I am getting a complete set for an 89 SN 2001. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: September-09-2010 at 12:04am
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Doug make sure you post some pictures after you put them on. I may order a set for my 89 if they are same as the original factory decals. ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: September-09-2010 at 12:24am
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Gang,
As indicated by Doug, Brad is the man to contact at N3. I just spoke with him today and he has sent a decal color samples which I should receive tomorrow to match up the color of bow and stern stripes. Doug, Can you give me call at 407-443-8785 at your convenience, to let me know how the lettering decals worked out. I too ordered the two color white with gray shadow decals. Thanks. Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: September-09-2010 at 1:55am
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It was mentioned earlier that Bruuuce from N3 was in contact with the company that originally did them? do we know the name of that company? I have been trying to find that out ?
thanks Kirk P.S. I also need a set my color is teal ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-09-2010 at 2:09am
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I will look through all my notes. I had it at one time but not sure that I still have it. My understanding is that they were not able to reproduce them even though they did them originally. I know..... didnt make sense to me either but that is what I heard. Somewhere along the way the ball got dropped and a new graphic guy got involved. I think I am gettinig the first set that he has produced. Guess I was the guinea pig. He will be supplying decals to N3 for the 89 SN. I hope to have decals in hand by the end of the week. I will take pics and try to post this weekend. It will be next weekend before I have a chance to put them on the boat. I will also take pics then and post as well. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: seacamper
Date Posted: September-09-2010 at 10:30am
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What is the price? ------------- 1980 Ski Nautique Boat Bar 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Open Bow 1988 Mastercraft Tristar Closed Bow 1969 Seacamper Houseboat 1986 Harris Pontoon 2004 Seadoo GTX SC + Flydive Xboard 1999 Adventurecraft |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-14-2010 at 1:45pm
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Doug,
any update? I havent heard back from Brad yet either. Randy, Do you mind sharing the price on the bow and stern stripes? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: September-14-2010 at 2:34pm
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Chris, Tom,
I don't recall the price I was quoted back in March, I was digging through my notes with no luck in finding what I wrote down. I understand Doug will be posting his photos soon. Perhaps Doug may recall the price. I ordered the complete set of decals and just provided Brad the go ahead based on the color samples he sent me last week. He has been great to work with, hopefully soon I can update this post with my experience.....perhaps within a few weeks. Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-14-2010 at 11:44pm
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I recieved decals Friday. I hope to have them on this week and will post pics of the boat. In the mean time I will take some pics tonight of the decals and post.
Prices of decals are as follows. Bow Deck (port and stbd set) $71.00 Stern Deck $71.00 Competition Ski Nautique $41.00 2001 small (set) $38.00 Ski Nautique (set) $185.00 These are directional. There is one for the left side and one for the right side. I think the "correct craft" with world logo was $38.00 for a set. I still do not have pin striping. If anyone has an outlet for this please let me know. It is 1/2" stripe with 1/4" gap and another 1/4 " stripe. I also ordered registration decals to match the ski nautique. These were $70.00 I will have some pics posted in about an hour. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-15-2010 at 12:21am
Here are the pics.
I only took one side of the Ski Nautique to save space. Hope these help. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-15-2010 at 2:22am
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Doug,
Thanks for posting the pics. Are these printed on clear vinyl with the "checks" sreened on so that the hull color shows through? Its hard to tell in the pics. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-15-2010 at 2:34am
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Doug,
Just saw your question about the pin stripes. I know someone on here had a source for them. I want to say it was MartyMabe? Randy (88Ski_Nautique) stated that he got his pin stripes from N3 when he ordered the rest of his decals in his post on wet sanding. %20http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17328&KW=pinstripes&title=wet-sandingpurgatory-or-punishment - Link ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-15-2010 at 2:38am
Yes. They are on clear so the hull color shows through. The checks look pretty good also starting heavy at the bottom and fading as they go up. The registration decals are not on clear but on red to match the hull stripe. They also have a black leading edge to match the pin stripe as well as the bow and stern decals. They will be on the grey part of the hull and it all should blend pretty good. Cant wait to get them on. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-15-2010 at 2:44am
N3 doesnt have them anymore. I have a source waiting on a quote from a supplier so he can get back with me on it. I really have to have them before I put the Correct Craft with world logo on the back as the world logo goes over the stripe. I need black and they are out. With all of the business I sent to N3 I really wish they would have shown me some love on the pricing of my decals. Guess I have to pay regular price like everyone else... :( ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-15-2010 at 11:10am
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Thanks for all the info and leg work Doug, I'll be getting with N3 to order a set pretty much Identical to your here soon.
Let me know if you ever make it up to Smith Lake. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: September-17-2010 at 8:27pm
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Chris,
Doug is correct, the pin stripes do not appear to be available from Brad at N3 at this time. Doug, Let me know what you are able to find out on the pin stripes. I will be checking the Letters Unlimited site next week to see if we can get custom 100' x 1/2" stripe, 1/4" void and 1/4" stripe in premasked vinyl roll http://www.vinylstriping.com/ - vinyl striping Thanks, Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: September-17-2010 at 9:35pm
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Hey Guys any auto body supply co. has these 3m makes tons of different styles and colors.That is where i bought mine cost me $60.00 ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-17-2010 at 10:40pm
Quebec, Do they have 1/2 stripe with 1/4 void and another 1/4 strip on the same roll...? I can find the stripes but not on the same roll. While some may be skilled at putting them on seperately, I would prefer to have on same roll if possible. The ole hand is not as steady as it used to be. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: QUEBEC
Date Posted: September-18-2010 at 11:25am
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Yes they have. but on my bfn we used 2 at the water line pinstripe ------------- NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON YOUR SELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND GOD THERE ALWAYS A NEW DAY |
Posted By: gun-driver
Date Posted: September-18-2010 at 11:32am
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Here's a place that has some
http://terrys.net/2stripe__1color.htm - http://terrys.net/2stripe__1color.htm |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-21-2010 at 1:45pm
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I havent had any luck finding the correct size. Everything I find in 3Ms catalog is smaller.
I talked with Brad yesterday and he says he is working on a source for the pinstripes. I also talked with another vinyl shop and they are suppose to get back with me as well. If this other guy says he can do it, what would you guys expect to pay for 100ft of the pin striping? I havent really found anything to compare it to price wise yet. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: September-21-2010 at 2:38pm
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Gang,
No luck with the Letters Unlimted shop, they only do custom premaked single stripes... not the double stripes that we require. I will keep searching for the 1/2" stripe, 1/4" void and 1/4" stripe premasked roll. Chris, In general, price is not a consideration for me, I am willing to pay what is the fair labor cost to produce the vinyl stripe roll. Let us know what you and Doug find out. Thanks. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-21-2010 at 4:31pm
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They got back to me a few minutes ago. They can do what we need, price would be $175 for two 50' lengths. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: behindpropeller
Date Posted: September-21-2010 at 4:33pm
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I just happen to have a roll of new striping. Original to an '86. Ill have to dig it out.
Tim ------------- |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-21-2010 at 10:39pm
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I just emailed the guy back, asking about a price break for multiple orders, will report back when I get an answer ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-22-2010 at 2:13am
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Quoted $150/set if three sets are ordered at the same time. I'm still trying to get additional quotes because that sounds pretty high to me. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: September-22-2010 at 2:51am
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Chris,
Thats too much. Hang on a few days as I am working with a source for stripes. If all else fails I will get a 1/2" and a 1/4" and let someone here in town that does pin striping put it on. Will still be a lot less than $150 you were quoted. Give me a few more days and I will let you know what I find out. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: September-22-2010 at 10:55am
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That was my thought as well. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: October-05-2010 at 11:04am
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Has anyone had any luck tracking down the pin stripes?
I have my decals set on order. Just sent Brad a piece of my bow stripe for him to use as a color match sample so hopefully I'll have mine on their way in a week or two. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: October-05-2010 at 12:56pm
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Chris,
I just received my order last week, Brad's team did a great job, he mentioned he is still working on getting the pinstripes reproduced. I have the hull graphics on hold until I can apply the prinstripes. I still have not found a more affordable supplier yet, perhaps Doug can chime in here if he has any news. Do you or Doug have any suggestions on applying the Bow and Stern Stripes? Applying the hull letter graphics seems straight forward, but I do not have any experience with applying wide stripes across the curved bow and stern surfaces. Any thoughts? Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: October-05-2010 at 1:07pm
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I use to work at a vinyl shop many years ago so I'll try to remember all of the steps.
#1 is find some application fluid that will allow it to be repositioned until you get it right (Walmart - Window Tint application fluid) #2 determine centerline on the surface. I would also mark stop / end points and top and bottom lines with a wax pencil (marks should clean off with soap/water. #3 determine centerline on vinyl (fold in half and slightly crease - the crease will come out when you apply it. #4 Spray surface of boat and back (sticky part) of vinyl with the fluid. Be careful you dont spray your marks off. #5 Line up your centerlines and then work on getting the ends level. Take a stiff thin piece of plastic (credit card works) wrap it in a shop towel ( so it doesnt tear the vinyl) and use it to smooth the vinyl starting at the center and working you way out. Get out all of the air bubbles. if some are stubborn, prick them with a razor blade to "bleed" the fluid out and then flatten them. #6 check your work, if you need to redo something, it must be done now before the fluid dries. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: October-05-2010 at 1:09pm
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Randy - question on your wet sanding thread. what did you use to do the initial sanding? did you do it by hand or use an electric sander? Did you use the polisher you showed in the posts? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: October-05-2010 at 2:15pm
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Chris,
Thanks for the install tips listed above! No power sander, just elbow grease... manual block wet sanding. Unless you have a lot of experience, an electric or air powered sander may remove too much materail in the wrong hands. I started out using the 320 grit initially and quickly discovered that this was too agressive for most spots. Based on my experience I would start with the minumum grit required to restore the surface, perhaps using 1000 (CAMI scale), if that was not agressive enough then try an 800 or 600 grit. In general I would suggest 1000 grit or maybe even 800 grit is OK for most sanding, but it depends on the level of oxidation or surface condition. The 3M super duty compound in general removes the 1000 grit scratches. I would recommend a final sanding of 1200 grit before applying the 3M super duty compound. Yes, I used the polisher shown in the photo, it is available from Harbor Freight, it variable speed unit with a digital read out much cheaper than the the DeWalt or similar units. I would suggest you use a different backing plate similar to one suggested in the wetsanding thread. Hope this helps, Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-08-2010 at 11:16pm
Randy I spoke to guy today about pin stripes. This is the same guy that does the graphics for N3. Hope to have some in a couple of weeks. I will post pricing and contact info when I see that he will indeed be able to do them. On your bow and stern stripes..... if you got from N3 and it was the same guy that did mine, (pretty sure it was), then you dont need to 'float' the decals. (Spray with liquid). These decals dont require application fluid and can be put on and taken off and repositioned if needed. Can only do a couple of times from what I understand. I recall him saying that these decals DO NOT need application fluid as it will mess them up and they will not stick. You will need application fluid on the others. I have some ghosting on my hull and am not sure yet about how I am going to apply decals. I am planning on pulling boat out in a couple of weeks and bringing home to apply decals. They are supposed to be the exact same size however I am guessing that they may be off just a little. Therefore I plan on cutting out each letter for the hull and applying individually. This way I hope to minimize the ghosting that can be seen. Not sure if all that made sense. If not let me know and I will jump back on here and post again. Sorry for the delay, I have been out of town. Doug ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: October-11-2010 at 12:59pm
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Chris, Doug,
Thanks for the inputs. Looks like I will apply the bow and stern stripes dry. Are you planning on staring with the pinstripes first? or the bow and sterm sripes? Good advise on dropping one letter at a time using the application fluid. I no longer have any ghosting on the yellow gelcoat, just the lighter colored white gelcoat outline for the pinstripes and the Correct Craft globle outline. Let me know what you find out on the pinstripes. Thanks, Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-12-2010 at 12:11am
Randy Call N3 to confirm what I said. Make sure it was the same supplier. I am pretty sure it was. I am waiting on Pin Stripes and will start with them first. Then I will do my registration decals as there is no ghosting there and can be done pretty easy. I will then do the bow and stern decals and finish up with hull decals ad that will take the most time. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-19-2010 at 1:07am
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No luck on this end..... Have any of you been able to find pin stripes... 1/2 stripe, 1/4 void, 1/4 stripe on the same roll...?
I am about to bite the bullet and have someone that details cars come over and apply the stripes. They will be on individual rolls and I really dont think I have the experience to get them on straight. Why are these pin stripes so hard to find.... doesnt CC still use them....? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: October-19-2010 at 1:25pm
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Doug,
Same here with local sign shops, but I have one more place to try in Orlando. Yes you can get the individual rolls, how hard can it be to get to a single roll with both stripes? No luck with Brad at N3? I am unsure why these pinstripes are so hard to get in single pre-masked roll? I thought Woody was getting these pinstripes from N3, but I may be mistaken. Perhaps Marty may have the line on these pinstripes. Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-19-2010 at 1:49pm
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I bought a roll from N3 a year or 2 ago, sad to see they're not available any more. ------------- |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-20-2010 at 2:29am
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OK folks.... boat is out of the water and at the house. Will have boys to wash it Thursday after school and I will start the decal application on Friday. I will post pics as I go. PLEASE excuse me for not havinig the pin stripes on..... Maybe I will have some before next summer. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-26-2010 at 2:06am
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Gave up on finding pin stripes on same roll 1/2" stripe 1/4' void 1/4" stripe. Have someone coming tomorrow that does pin striping and detail work for local auto shops to do the pin stripes. Will not be on same roll but they should be good enough to get them straight. They are also doing it for less than I could have gotten the double stripes for. I will take before and after pics to post. I also have some ghosting issues we are dealing with and I will try to document that as well. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Salty
Date Posted: October-26-2010 at 10:17am
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Where did you get the registration numbers? I want to order some for my Southwind in yellow fadding like yours with the black outline.
Are they on your boat yet? Pictures? Thanks! Dave ------------- Salty 2018 GS22 with Z4 2008 Ski Nautique 206 w/Factory Tower, EX343 SOLD 1978 Southwind 18 w/GM305, upgraded 4 barrel intake & carb, all original - vinyl & carpet, etc. [URL=http://s328.photobucket.com |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: October-26-2010 at 10:27am
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so, where would one go to get the decals in black for a 92? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: October-26-2010 at 11:01am
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Salty - I believe he got the registration decals from N3 as well. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-26-2010 at 7:36pm
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Dave,
I got all decals from N3. I am not sure if they will be offering the registration decals of if the guy that did them for N3 will be doing them direct. I have a call into him to find out. Pin stripes were put on today. I will post some pics soon of the progress as well as the ghosting effect that I will have to deal with. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-26-2010 at 7:59pm
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Not that I love following the rules, but those registration decals wouldn't fly in Wisconsin. There they must be block (solid) and of contrasting color. We get hassled enough for our skiing so giving them another reason to pull me over is not something I'm interested in. Check your local ordinances if you have Barney issues. ------------- |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-27-2010 at 10:41pm
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Dave,
I got my registration decals from a guy named Jason in Indiana. He was the same one that did the other decals for my 89 SN 2001. I had to buy thru N3. Long story but was worth it because Jason did an outstanding job. He may even be able to do the pin stripes. Not sure if he will be selling them or sending to N3 to sell. I do know that he will be doing registration decals though. His cell is 574-274-2314. Tell him Doug sent you and you got info from here. Good Luck  ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: October-28-2010 at 12:41pm
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Pictures of the installed stuff yet? ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: October-31-2010 at 9:23pm
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OK folks,
Here are some pics of the decals on the boat. I replaced all decals except for the warning decals. That is my next step. 
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: October-31-2010 at 9:35pm
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Doug - Your boat sets the bar pretty high!
My boat is a sister to yours - I wish it was as nicely detailed. Maybe next year I will go after those decals too. Great job! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: October-31-2010 at 9:39pm
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Doug,
Looks Great, I am still waiting to see if I can get the pinstripes in a single roll from Jason. I have seperate pinstripe rolls in case the single roll is not available. Woody has the AME and PCM decals in stock. Also check with Paul Oxley and Marty for the Warning and Caution decals, they both have excellent reproductions. The Ski Nautique decals are excellent reproductions compared to the original graphics offered by Correct Craft. Randy PS I will be posting pictures shortly. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: November-01-2010 at 12:40am
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They do look good. Nice work. ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: November-01-2010 at 10:25pm
Do you have a link to this thread...? I have been looking and cant seem to find it. BTW.... took boat back to lake today and got several compliments on it. The pics I took the other day were from yard and boat was in shade. I will try to get some soon on the water and post. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 12:11am
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Wow that looks great! are those original seats? ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 12:53am
All original except for the new decals. I did have some stitching done on the drivers seat and also on the back seat because it was pulling apart at the seams. Small places about 3-5 inches. I also replaced the wood under the front passenger seat last year because it was rotted out. Thanks. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 1:08am
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Guys,
Marty Mabe has the AME Resin Decals. Donald |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 1:26am
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Does anyone have pics of warning decals and position of decals on an 89 SN 2001....? I think I only need the ones on the back of the boat. I think there were three total. One by gas and two next to ski hook on back. Not sure though. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: dochockey
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 2:59am
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My seats are sun faded one of these days I will get new seats but I also need decals ------------- 1989 Teal Ski Nautique 1967 Mustang Harris Float Sunfish |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 8:15pm
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Doug,
Unsure where the link to Marty post is, however this http://correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13737&PN=1&title=re-produced-correct-craft-decals - link illustrates the warning and caution decals provided by Pauly. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 8:19pm
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Doug,
Later tonight, I can post pictures of my boat on where I placed the warning and cautions decals that is consistent with the decal placement of an older 2001 promo boat located in Orlando. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 10:51pm
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Doug,
As promised listed below are the photos. Let me know if you need any specific measurements. I am still working on applying the pin stripes and the "Correct Craft" side decals. Hope this helps. Stern: 
Ski Ring: 
Fuel Cap: 
Tow Pylon: 
Driver's Control Station: 
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Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: November-02-2010 at 11:43pm
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That is exactly what I needed!!! Thanks.
If you get a chance get one more of the stern from farther back so I can see exact placement. Thank you so much. I will try to order these next week. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: January-10-2011 at 6:47pm
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Doug,
Sorry about the delay in getting back with you, I have a few more photo's listed below let me know if you need any others. 
PS. I wound up installing the pinstripes using seperate vinyl tape rolls, no luck with finding a single pre-masked tape roll, now I am working on the rub rail cleanup and new rub rail rope. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: January-11-2011 at 10:26pm
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Is the Correct Craft on the winshield original or did you add it?
Also wondering if the AME and PCM along with Flag on back under Correct Craft logo are original as well? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: January-12-2011 at 3:13am
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Doug,
The Correct Craft decal on the windshield is not original from the factory, it was added by one of the previous owners. I have seen other Correct Craft promo boats with a large format Correct Craft decal on the windshield, so perhaps that is the look the previous owners were trying to achieve. As for the AME, PCM and other decals near the stern, I merely copied the decal placement of what I remembered from the promo boats that were used at Sea World and other promo events back in the 80's. On a related note, I thought the seperate pinstripes were easier to apply when compared to applying the bow and stern "swoosch" stripes, especially the stern "swoosch" stripe. Let me know if you need any addtional photos. Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-12-2011 at 12:10pm
The stickers look good, but I think your memory is a little off.
The American flag didnt start getting put on until '91 or '92. By '93 it had 2 waves in it instead of just one. Your AWSA decal isnt quite the correct vintage, but it doesnt look out of place. Originally I think it would have been gold/blue? I know by '92 it would have been white/blue with the outline of a slalom skier. I also thought the '89's had the triangle "1989 World Championship" decals... I know my '90 has them. I have some made up if you need them. I checked the '89 brochure and those decals didnt make the print date... but here is what they looked like in '90. I am pretty sure the stickers were the same, though the placement would have been different, obviously. http://correctcraftfan.com/reference/1990_brochure/index.asp?page=09 - 1990 brochure ------------- |
Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: January-12-2011 at 8:12pm
Salty, If you dont have any luck with N3 then try this guy. He is actually the one making them for N3. Jason @ 574-274-2314 Probably will get a better price going direct. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: MartyMabe
Date Posted: January-13-2011 at 11:07pm
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Doug, http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13737&PN=1&title=re-produced-correct-craft-decals - HERE"S
the rest of the decals you might need. Like I said, I have most of these, but I'm sure Pauly can hook you up all at once. Let me know if you find everything allright, and yes I can do the Dash Plaques. ------------- 66 Skylark http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5041" rel="nofollow - 93 SN If you're not living in NC, you're just camping out! |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: January-25-2011 at 12:59pm
Tim, Thanks for the correction, as always you are wealth of Correct Craft knowledge. Should the AWSA decals be gold background with blue print or the white background with blue print? I'd like to take you up on your offer for the '89 Championship triangle decals. Please let me know how I can make payment to you. Thanks, Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: February-23-2011 at 2:03pm
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I have a few questions for you guys that redid your pinstriping.
Was each stripe a continuous piece all the way around the boat? or was it broken up as a seperate piece for each side? Where does the pinstripe start/stop, how does it terminate to hide the junction? Anyone do theirs themselves? I'm thinking with a helper I should be able to do it myself, and if not, I'll peel them back off and I'm jsut out the $ for the roll I wasted and a little time. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: 89Ski_Nautique
Date Posted: February-23-2011 at 4:24pm
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Chris,
Yes, each stripe was one continuous stripe all the way around the boat. Be sure to have you swim platform removed. Similar to the factory application, I found the best way to hide conceal the stripe start/stop was at the bow of the boat. Recognize I needed to trim/cut the tip of the stripe at the intersection of the stripe ends. I didn't use a helper, however it helped to unroll the pinstripes in the general direction of application keeping the tape off the floor. I used the ghost outline of the previous pinstripe shadow to exactly match the new pin stripe lay out. Don't peel off too much of the backing until you are sure you can apply the section of pinstripe in a straight line. Also do not apply pressure to the tape until you are sure it is correctly aligned. (I believe most of the manufacturers use pressure sensitive tape). Actually I found the vinyl tape rolls for the boat was easier to apply than the 1/8" reflective pinstripe (e.g. prone to stretch if you are not careful) used on the trailer. I will post photos later today, illustrating the application of the separate pinstripe rolls. Randy ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4577&sort=&pagenum=1 - 1989 Ski Nautique Former Boats: 1988 Dominique 1993 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: February-23-2011 at 4:58pm
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Thanks Randy. I'm in the final stages of wetsanding so the swim deck and everything else is already removed. I was going back and forth on whether the bow or somewhere on the transom would be better to terminate. I'll follow your advise on using the bow. I expected to have to trim the intersection.
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Posted By: Bama Nautique
Date Posted: February-24-2011 at 12:17am
I had someone come over and do mine. They do auto work around town at several car lots and came highly recommended. Instead of the stripes coming on the same roll they had to apply each stripe seperately. I also went about a 16th of an inch bigger in order to help cover up some of the shadow ghosting. I originally thought that you would start at the transom and end there on the other side but that wasnt the case. They joined it up front. Did such a great job that you really cant see it. With the contour of the front of the boat I really dont think that you can start at the transom and end at the transom on the other side. Hope that helps. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5040 - 89 Ski Nautique 2001 89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: February-24-2011 at 10:35am
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Yea, that helps. I have the stripes on order, and had to get the 1/2" and 1/4" stripes seperate. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: March-14-2011 at 12:16am
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Applied all of my decals today finally. Talked the wife into doing the pinstripes for me, she has a much steadier hand for that type work than I do. Everything came out good, still letting a few pieces adhere and dry out some before I peel the transfer film off. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4472" rel="nofollow - '89 Ski Nautique 2001 |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-18-2011 at 6:13pm
I feel like an ass now because this could do a couple boats, I never looked at the length. Do you think it's really 150'?. I got it from MWCC a couple years ago, shortly before they closed up. I'm going to put it a couple ziploc bags to hopefully keep it fresh. It will be a few years before I do some cosmetics.
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Posted By: Chris4x4gill2
Date Posted: March-18-2011 at 9:21pm
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The rolls of pinstripe I got were both 150 ft. That was cheaper than two 50 strolls each that I would have needed.
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