T&T: Boat Lettering

[Bob Clinkenbeard]

Garrett is right about the cheapest and easiest, but be advised that not all 
vinyl lettering can be installed using the wet method.....be sure to find 
out what application membrane your new letters/graphics has.  If the 
membrane is clear and smooth, it can only be installed dry.

If you install it using the wet method...professionals recommend not using 
soap as it interferes with the adhesion of the product.  Most recommend to 
install it dry for maximum adhesion.  Check with your supplier for proper 
installation of their product.
My daughter owns a vinyl sign company and only uses the dry method to 
install the vinyl on signs, trucks, vans, trailers, etc.

Bob Clinkenbeard
24' custom trailer trawler "Bobbin Along"
Locust Grove, Georgia
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong





> The cheapest and easiest is vinyl. You can set up the name on your 
> computer
> using any word processing program and the font of your choice. You can 
> also
> copy and include a logo that you like. The sign shop will turn it into any
> size you want, and advise on colours.
>
> Installation is a snap. What you get is a sandwich strip. Use a pencil to
> draw a reference line where you want to place the name, wet the area with
> soapy water - lots - then peel back a little of the backing so you can 
> start
> applying the vinyl . The shop will probably give you a small plastic
> squeegee to press out the excess water and air bubbles. Peel the rest of 
> the
> backing off as you go being careful not to stretch the vinyl. Once it's
> where you want it to be just let it dry, and it will be permanent, but
> relatively easy to remove if necessary
>
> Cheers, Garrett.