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Original Faded, Peeling OEM
Nitro Logos (Before Photo 1)
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Original Faded, Peeling OEM
Nitro Model Designator Logos (Before Photo 2)
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1. The first step is to ensure we have
the correct colors and dimensions on file for your year &
model. Never peel off the old ones until we have
sent you a satisfactory proof from us of what the
replacement graphics will look like.
2. Once you are sure we can make what
you need, carefully and slowly peel off the old decals using
a heat gun (low setting) or hair dryer and a plastic scraper
(or your fingernail). You will have to experiment with how
far to hold the heat gun over the decals.
Too long and they will stretch and break, not long enough
and the glue will not come up with the decal.
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3.
Depending on the age of your boat and condition of gelcoat
you will have a "ghost" image of where the decals were (as
shown in above photo). Any old adhesive residue must be
cleaned off prior to installing the new graphics. We use
regular paper towels with 3M Spray Adhesive Remover (or
acetone).
Once the
area is cleaned you must then go back and clean area again
with soap and water to remove any solvent residue as this
will affect the adhesion of the new graphics. It is up to
you to determine if the area needs to be buffed with a
buffing wheel and rubbing compound...
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New Nitro Decal (transfer tape
still on - drying stage)
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New Model Designator Decal
(transfer tape still on - drying stage)
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4. Using the supplied directions
carefully lift the decals off off of the paper backing by
pulling up on the transfer/masking tape (which may be clear
or opaque), mist the sticky side of decal with decal
application fluid (or warm water with a few drops of hand
dishwashing liquid mixed in an empty spray bottle) and
position graphics in desired location. Then using a plastic
squeegue, start along the middle and work your way towards
the outer edges applying firm steady pressure to remove the
fluid from out under the decals. Never
go back and forth - always squeegee in one direction at a
time. Now wait 30 minutes to 2 hours (depending on
temperature and humidity) and then re-squeegee the area one
last time. Then slowly peel off the transfer tape holding
the tape by rolling it off (keep the pulled off material
against the surface of the boat as you remove it). If the
decal lifts up push everything back down and wait a while
longer. NOTE: Make an effort not to attempt to do
this in direct sunlight at temperatures much above 80-85
degrees as the decals will dry too fast and if the transfer
tape is left on too long you could damage the decals)
Once the tape is peeled off you should have
nice-new looking graphics. Any small bubbles will usually
flatten out by themselves over time. Larger one may need to
be popped with the point of a pin.
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Final Result - Looks Brand New
Again !
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Total Installation and Removal
Time was about an Hour and a Half !
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If
you have any questions before or during installation do not
hesitate to call or email us.
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