locodave Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Hi! Will be putting my rego numbers on my boat later today. Any advice or tips on how to get them perfect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catchin Jack Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 spray bottle on fine mist, lightly wet the area and place stickers on, that way you can move them to suit and then just let it dry to stick properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeoB Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 G'day Wash the area well, and then again with white spirits or similar and lay them on with a flat piece of plastic, I use a spatula sort of thing with plenty of pressure. Hope that helps. Cheers Leo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helliconia Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 You could use a small block of wood cut to the right height you want, tape one of those waxy pencils to it then run it around under the lip at the top of you hull. Should give you a line the same distance from the top so they line up correctly. If you want to get really technical, you can measure the sticker widths for each letter, add a margin in between and use a set square to draw a right angle line to the top one so you get them straight as well as level. Place your stickers so they're just under the line, then when they're dry and stuck good, wash the wax off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonblues Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was told to lightly go over them with a hair dryer after each one was set in place . . . also helps the stickers adhere to the uneven surface of the hull . . this was suggested by a spray painter who said this is method he used when he applied sticker pin stripes . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexaway1234 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 the light mist of water needs to have washing detergent in it too...thats important once you "squidgy" the water out from behind with the flat sputula board they will be stuck fast then just leave them be to dry... I have applied many decals and names and always fine check out instructions with pics here http://www.boatnames.com.au/apply-boat-names.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for that mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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