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Kjerchinger 
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 Topic: 83 Ski NautiquePosted: May-31-2016 at 12:41pm |
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I have an 83 Ski Nautique that I have striped the Hull of decals and painted on Strip. The Gel coat has been buffed & waxed, and I great shape. the entire Hull Color is Cream.
Prior to starting this project, I thought it would be a matter of purchasing new Graghics, but have not found any available for this year. Checking with a body shop to look into having the strip re painted, I was told as the boat sits on the trailer, it is too big to fit in a typical Spray Booth.. Can anyone offer assistance on where I can turn to continue with this Hull restoration project ? Ideally, I would like to restore it to its original design. if that is not an option, I would settle for Ski Nautique Graphics in a color that would compliment the Cream Gel Coat. Thank-You, Keith |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: May-31-2016 at 1:16pm |
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Keith,
Welcome to CCfan. You found the spot for anything related to your 83. The "Ski Nautique" graphic is actually the hull gel showing and the tri-stripe painted around it. I do not know of any available masking to mask off this area. What has been done is the original is traced and then a sigh shop will use it to cut a paint mask. A common brand is a Gerber mask. Unfortunately you can't do this with your boat. Maybe, one of our members can help with tracing their original. Then the tri-stripe is mashed off by hand using Fineline tape. What color was your tri-stripe originally? Rustoleum standard colors (or a combination of standard colors) were used for the paint. How about posting some pictures? We love them!! |
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Kjerchinger
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Posted: May-31-2016 at 3:39pm |
   not sure these images loaded as they may not be of the right type. the boat has a Light Red, Medium Red, & Maroon strip, with a thin Gold Strip applied over Paint. If I don't get a member volunteer to provide a Stencil of, would there be an available Graphic from another Model year that could work ? |
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Air206
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Posted: May-31-2016 at 3:57pm |
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Check with ScottZ... he made his 84 beautiful..........................
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Kjerchinger
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Posted: June-01-2016 at 3:03pm |
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I am new to this site. how do I go about contacting Scott Z.
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: June-01-2016 at 5:32pm |
You click on "member list" Here's ScottZ's Then you can PM or email him if he's listed his email address. |
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DrCC
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Posted: June-01-2016 at 8:37pm |
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The first thing you need to do is remove the wax from the hull sides and transom.
Look in Reference/Misc. the transom lettering file might work. Are there any remaining ghost letters still visible on the gel coat ? |
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