Guest Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hello ! Would someone be so kind and advise how one would apply a name (stencil?) to ones Kayak (thermoformed)? Many Thanks Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Hello ! Would someone be so kind and advise how one would apply a name (stencil?) to ones Kayak (thermoformed)? Many Thanks Larry It depends on the material. If it's thermoformed polycarbonate (or similar), most paints designed for plastic will stick to it fine. Hobby shops sell paints specifically formulated for it. If it's rotomolded polyethlene, don't waste your time with paint, as it won't stick well enough to hold up over the long haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 It depends on the material. If it's thermoformed polycarbonate (or similar), most paints designed for plastic will stick to it fine. Hobby shops sell paints specifically formulated for it. If it's rotomolded polyethlene, don't waste your time with paint, as it won't stick well enough to hold up over the long haul. Thanks Brian! Does this help...the material is "Tri-extruded polymer...with a Solarkote topping" Thanks again Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Thanks Brian! Does this help...the material is "Tri-extruded polymer...with a Solarkote topping" Thanks again Larry That sounds like marketing bull for thermoformed polycarbonate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetpk Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Decals On one of my homemade boads I simply had some decals made up with the words, font and size printed to order on a clear vinyl decal. Do a search online and you will find a number of outfits that will produce as little as one decal for you for probably no more then the cost of materials to paint a name onto a boat. Plus if you choose to sell the boat at a later date, you can always remove the decal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hello ! Would someone be so kind and advise how one would apply a name (stencil?) to ones Kayak (thermoformed)? Many Thanks Larry Hi. If it's polycarb, like most car bumpers, auto touch-up paint should work fine. Ern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Decals On one of my homemade boads I simply had some decals made up with the words, font and size printed to order on a clear vinyl decal. Do a search online and you will find a number of outfits that will produce as little as one decal for you for probably no more then the cost of materials to paint a name onto a boat. Plus if you choose to sell the boat at a later date, you can always remove the decal I think this is a very good idea, a lot less work and as you say removeable thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyork Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Hello ! Would someone be so kind and advise how one would apply a name (stencil?) to ones Kayak (thermoformed)? Many Thanks Larry Hi Larry. While at the State Fair I stumbled upon an exhibit (jokensigns.com; Ken Young) that did custom signs and decals. He made a decal for me on the spot http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560594366fwQryG . This decal is 8" long and the height is formatted automatically. The cost was $11/decal (Ibought 2) Seemed a far better deal than the well-known commercial outfits. His website is disabled until mid October. Might be worth a call if you're interested - 603.834.0830. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccarlson Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Gary, very kewl! Now, when are you going to install those flashing lights to go with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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