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Now for something completely different. https://youtu.be/UzhQGMZYsPM?si=FaqLeZGaP1k_qmse
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
Interesting ! Thanks Tubs. I presume that that is a vinyl applique. I have never done vinyl, I’m partial to water slide. Do all vinyl appliques come like that one with an adhesive back and a protective paper covering sheet?
Joe B
that is pretty standard for most(and probably all that I know of) vinyl decals, regardless of application. I have made (cut with a machine in plain colors) vinyl decals in the past, and the standard process for them is that the color will get printed, and the design will be cut out by a machine with what is basically a tiny exacto knife. on the downside of this is a paper backing that needs to be peeled off when the decal is applied, and the adhesive is on the side with the paper backing. This backing does not get cut with the rest of the decal, so the excess on the outside can be removed, and then there is plenty of edge for taking the decal off of this backing when it’s time for application. On the face side of the decal, there is what looks like paper, but is called transfer tape. This helps to take the decal off of the backing paper for application, and then it is peeled off as you may have seen in that video. Hopefully my explanation is accurate and not confusing, but it is actually a very simple process for the applicator, as you really only need to peel off the backing, apply the decal, press it down on the gas tank (in an outboard-related situation) so that it sticks, and then peel off the transfer tape. the only downside of vinyl decals is that they may have a bit of a clear lip and do stick out a bit, but in my opinion, the fact that they can take less than 30 seconds to apply and can carefully be removed if they are off center far outweighs the very slight difference in visual appearance. I’m by no means trying to say that you are wrong in using a water slide, but it is certainly worth considering vinyl in the future, unless you are a diehard for originality.
"Outboards seem to multiply exponentially..........I find that for every finished project, there are two more waiting to be completed."
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I feel like this video is similar to watching a video of a guy restoring a nail….
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