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Posted by Sharon Bigler (Member # 2203) on :
 
We're designing graphics for a Donzi. We usually use Avery vinyl but I was wondering if the salt water causes faster degrading and is there something better. All comments are appreciated.
 
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
 
Sharon, if it helps, I applied premium cast vinyl (6ft.x12ft.) to both sides of a 65 ft. catamaran for "OCEAN SPORTS" on the Kona side of big Island of Hawaii.
They love it, its been over 2 years and it looks great, no clear overcoat, no overlaminate. [Wink]

I applied wet with Rapid Tac II (from a dingy on the water). [Eek!]

Roger [Smile]
 
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
 
I always use premuim cast vinyl for boat applications. Don't want to get into a brand name game. You can use the search function for 'vinyl' and see what comes up. There are lot of opinions about which brand of vinyl, etc. On a boat, surface prep is very important. Either to remove oxidation, or on a new boat straight from factory to remove mold release (a wax put on outside in manufacturing). Then I used Rapid Prep cleaner and Rapid Tac for a wet application.
 


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