Need help... Just wanted to make sure if I'm using the right product on the Numbers on the boat... They are the permit numbers, and I would be using the high performace cast vinyls... This is the right stuff right to use or is there another product I should use???
The numbers will be front of the boat...
Thanks Letterhead for help... Letterhead Rules...
-------------------- Jaime Doyle Doyle Sign & Web Design RR1 Box 351-C Grampian, PA Posts: 79 | From: Grampian, PA | Registered: Oct 2001
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That is what I use. Plus they have to be a certain size. I believe 3" in height
Posts: 3729 | From: Seattle | Registered: Sep 1999
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you can use either.....hp or intermediate...you choice...but charge acoordingly...i do interm. for $10 a set handed to customer, if i did this in hp id charge $15........if i put em on...add $10
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Jaime, I've done lots of PA boat number in HP vinyl. Never had a problem with any of them. The back of the registration sticker show correct size and placment and spacing. You can check out http://www.fish.state.pa.us/ to find out the specs if you need them.
-------------------- Dave Johnson Saltsburg, PA
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Jaime- Coast Guard regs say 3" on size, on color the spec is that they must 'contrast the hull color'. Because of the abuse that boat lettering must endure- ropes, dock rash, canvas covers and especially washing, I would never use anything but high performance vinyl for marine apps. I think italicized numbers look much nicer as well- they imply motion and 'flow' with the lines of the hull. When applying on a curved hull section, one quick trick I use for a better look is to cut between each letter/number to about 1/2" from the edge. After separating the numbers from the backing paper and wetting with app fluid, the 1/2" 'tab' keeps your horizontal spacing intact, but you can bend the line slightly to follow the rub rail. Top edge or bottom edge for the tabs depends on the direction of the bend. If the numbers are going under the rubrail, be aware of cleats- no vinyl on the planet can stand up to a fender.
-------------------- Jay Nichols ALPHABET SOUP
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I have a sign in my shop with boat numbers on it at varied prices. From 25 dollars for one color hp vinyl, to 45 dollars for beveled with outline. Customer almost always installs themselves.
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Thanks again... I will be keeping that in mind... I'm hoping to do more of boat lettering... I think that would be fun too... Haven't done it yet...
-------------------- Jaime Doyle Doyle Sign & Web Design RR1 Box 351-C Grampian, PA Posts: 79 | From: Grampian, PA | Registered: Oct 2001
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