82 SN Decals

I have removed the Transom decals from the 82, problem is that i thought the color portion was under the clear coat. Mine is one sticker so when removed I have a slight ghosting and white.

Can I get the plan 2 foot color strip portion anywhere, or the same portion with SN already removed from the decal?

do you have any pics you could post so we can see exactly what you are talking about?

oh dang!! Ya ok I see what you mean now. I am pretty sure TimD can do that. Just send him a message with those pics so he can see what you need. On my 86 that wide color stripe is in the gel and then just decals over top. Check out this thread.
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=15660&PID=187594&title=ski-nautique-2001-decal-restoratin

Jllogan wrote: as for the shadowing, you can buff that out with rubbing compound and a big polisher. You can get one from general rental in NC for 16 bucks for the day. I used a yachtbrite rubbing compound, works great. I also bought my own polisher because I had alot of work to do and found a good deal on craigslist.

Wrong in most cases!!! I've had to re gel transom's because the PO naming the boat wouldn't come out. Good luck!!

BTW, are you sure you're not removing paint??

82wake2001 wrote: Whatever came off was 30 years old lol. I also hit it with 800 then 1000 then rubbing compound.   Shinned up really nice.   Will be adding new decal over it anyhow.

Did you bother to get a paper tracing of the graphics before removal for duplication purposes? From your first post in this thread, it sounds like no!! Research BEFORE jumping into a project is always a good idea.

Hull and PAINT colors from our reference section.

82wake2001 wrote: Live and learn right. Half the decals where gone from a gas issue with tIhe owver flow I fixed last year. it will be. No worries.

Joe,
They AREN'T Decals - got it!!!!!

I just skimmed through your previous posts as a refresher of what you've been through. Wow, you really bought a "basket case" of a boat!!! Just keep going and it will work out. With all the other issues/problems you've had, it seemed you did do your homework so this hull graphics problem really surprises me.

Keep in mind that the sites search feature is fantastic - the hull graphics issue and how to handle them with a Gerber mask (stencil) has come up plenty of times and is well documented. Using the search, the key word cane be frustrating and patience is needed. If you have ADD, it's a BIG problem!!! I'll admit,that I do have the problem and at times do need to concentrate to bring my mind back on track!!!

bkhallpass wrote: Those arent' the original graphics. 82SN was three tone stripe (painted). Only decals were the Small stickers on the side (flag, etc.).    BKH

Brian,
I feel they are a original option. Take a look at the color options and you'll see a full black hull side/transom is one of them???????

"Gerber mask (stencil) has come up plenty of times and is well documented"
because Pete has said it a thousand times. I don't know anyone who owns a Gerber anymore. That's a brand of vinyl cutter. And gerbermask is one word. It looks like the boat has the 80-81 style stripe.

Joe,
Where did you get your boat, I think I may have looked at that one before buying my '85.

82wake2001 wrote: I font think I am putting the same graphics on now anyways. Next winter I am wet sanding the entire boat the n I will get decals.

Well, this idea sure sucks big time!!!! Another classic down the tubes!!!
Joe,
I feel you had better switch web sites. I understand the group over at wakeboarder.com are very skilled at this process.

Joe,
I suggest you look into the Gerbermask and go with paint especially with the size of the graphics. There are several threads on the process from members who have gone through it.

also I have a feeling that tower on your boat isnt original either.....

who needs a back seat anyway. It really opens the interior up without it. Someone made some custom storage under the back seat in miney which was nice, also cut a nice hole in the dash for the radio. Oh well, I appreciate the ability to listen to my tunes, they rigged up a ghetto switch to turn the power on and off to it though.