Monday 5 November 2012

Boat Graphics Help To Make Your Boat Your Own

By Stan Neal


There are a number of DIY that you can design so as to decorate your boat more to your liking. You get to design the graphic, thereby ensuring it is one of a kind. When you use the DIY design programs available, you will be able to determine the lettering, colors, size, etc. of the finished decal. The Internet has a number of sites that offer this. Once the company had prepared the decal for your, they will send it to you, accompanied by a how-to manual that will guide you through the installation phase.

Designing your own boat stickers is easier for some than for others. Whether you have the graphic designed for you, or you design it yourself, you will still need to install it, and this can be the really tricky part for any novice. Assuming you want to install some decals, the following should help you along somewhat:

Obviously there are certain items you need to do the job properly. Along with a squeegee you will also require the all important application fluid. Usually these come with the graphic. You will also have need of a tape measure, a dry soft cloth, and some masking tape. When you receive your boat graphics melbournedecal you will find that it comes in three layers. The top layer is the application tape, the second is the actual graphic design, and the last layer is backing paper. Naturally you need to take care that there is no uneven surface caused by grime, etc. and that the decal is properly positioned. To make the sticker as easy to handle as possible, it helps to leave it lying flat for a day first.

Applying boat stickers is usually done either by using the dry or the wet method. The wet method is recommended for shiny surfaces and the dry method is recommended for untreated or unpainted surfaces, as well as some metals, like aluminum. Your surface area has to be clean so that the graphic will stick properly to the boat.

Naturally your boat represents a major investment and looking after it is important. It is a good idea to invest in a boat cover that will offer protection from the elements. Buy a cover that offers ideal protection whether you are out at sea, or not, as it will last longer, too. There are many good online websites that offer great quality boat wraps melbourne at reasonable prices.

There is a great deal of variety when it comes to boat wraps. Choose a manufacturer that has a good reputation and also provides good after sale service. The better the quality and durability of the boat cover, the better the quality of the protection it will provide.

If that is your objective you might want to consider buying a custom cover. As the name suggests, these are wraps that are specifically tailored to fit your boat, ensuring that maximum protection is achieved. The material used to make the covers is sturdy so that it does not only protect the boat from weather conditions, but even against rodents and other types of small animals that might cause damage of some kind.




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