Barefoot Nautique decals for sale

Now we're getting somewhere.

OK, I'll try to answer each topic that's been raised. The graphic here shows the two different patterns. the one on the right is the one that we did.

The reason is simple - the cost of building the screens for one customer is prohibitive. The figures that I used came from my screen printer who has been in business since 1968. Also, I guess that I woould have to disagree about Nazdar. Too many heavy hitters in my business use and recommend them. Their tech support is outstanding.

With the screens, the issue of matching the hull goes away. Gray and white are printed on clear - the hull shows thru and you're done. But your pockets are much lighter.

With the digital print, it's necessary to print on white vinyl because it acts as a blocker to keep the hull from impacting the final color. In this case, red printed on white vinyl becomes part of tbe interior of the graphic but the red in the Z at the outside of each letter is hull showing thru.
Once the design is complete, there's no further set-up or screen charge needed.

Buddy,
Good description and explaination of the two different processes. How many screens is your printer talking about? Three total? (1 each for the two sides and 1 for the transom)?

I can see you probably would be OK to store the screen as long as these are one color jobs. Registration issues don't come into effect.

$1200 for the set up also has his margins in there I'd say between 20-30%. To me, this still sounds high. But what do I know.. I've been out of it for a few years..

As for inks, just a personal observation...

I hope you find enough interest to make it work. We all take pride in these old boats. Keeping them looking sharp (for the right price mind you) Ha, is important..

Best of Luck to you..

Moj'

Yep Kevin, That's all that's involved. White over clear. If done on quality 3m vinyl, and die cut right, the decals will outlast your owning that boat... Just depends on how much you want to spend $$$

Moj

Moj:

On the original BFN set that I saw, they used white with a gray outline, so 2 screens.

I'll have details for you tommorow, but first a question. Are you thinking of painting the hull first? If so, what color? Actually - that's 2 questions.

no I don't plan on painting the hull. but when I get the original decals off (yes they are still there) I will buff it out better if that makes a difference.

shoot me an email with costs and details of doing the main decals.

xws (at) rogers (dot) com

what do you think about straight black vinyl decals cut in the same exact shape?

sorry not following, and I'm not decal expert.

I dont need the original colour; what I would like is retail the original shape of the decals. not sure what you mean about the little squares?

I'm thinking solid letters would look really good and "moderize" it a bit. I'm not a huge fan of the white faded sqaures to begin with.

yes, your thoughts? I know its faded and I will buff it out some more and try to wet sand it, but I like the black anyways.

can you produce those in the same shape/size as the originals? how $$$?

thanks
kyle

at this point I'd say just the SKI NAUTIQUE for either side.

do you mean the other decals like "correc craft" and the awsa decal?

I'd love to think its current, but nobody else seems to think so with no offers on it at 10k

2 Correct Crafts - $40
2 - Solid black Ski Nautique's to size - $120.00. This is 6 year vinyl. For 8 year, add 20%
150' of black striping up to 3/4" - $45.00.
$15.00 freight
These will come to you pre-taped and Ready To Apply. We'll need a 50% deposit. Our number is 678-714-1965.

I will need you to
1. remove the cover
2. Put a piece of masking tape EXACTLY 12" long next to the "S" in SKI. Then put another piece EXACTLY 12" long above the "S".
3. Take a picture dead on - no angle whatsoever - showing the whole ski nautique graphic. If the ghost won't show in the picture, put another piece of tape from the left edge of the graphic to the right edge.

My email address is a2zsignsbuford@gmail.com