[solm96]

I have a Decal to do for a Boat's name. My plan was to use Laminated 651. Has anyone done it this way or am I in the total wrong ball park?

Thanks

 

[royster13]

Oracal 751 at a minimum......

 

[solm96]

Oracal 751 at a minimum......

Do I need to Alminate?

 

[TSwindall]

3M Series 7125

 

[TSwindall]

no need to laminate

 

[Fenrir]

I actually emailed Oracal about using 651 on a boat (for reg numbers) and they didn't specifically advise against doing it. They recommended rinsing it if it got salt water or fuel all over it, and not to wax it but use silicone polish, since wax would dry out the vinyl prematurely (no matter what kind it is).

I would use 651 for reg numbers, but if you are doing a nice stylish scripted boat name (also boat names tend to be lower down on the hull) I'd use 751. Whenever I get around to ordering another batch of vinyl I'll probably get a small roll of 751 in black and white just for those "questionable environment" jobs. I don't really see any reason to laminate. Maybe edge seal?

 

[royster13]

The problem with 651 is that it shrinks and does not conform to curved surfaces as well....It costs less than 60 cents a square foot in full rolls....Hardly worth messing about with anything else....Buy full rolls of white and black and that covers most jobs....

 

[solm96]

Thanks for all of the Good Info everyone. I have ordered 751 material to do the job.

 

[OutboardMotorGuy]

Thanks for all of the Good Info everyone. I have ordered 751 material to do the job.

Hey Dennis, did you ever do this project? I'd love some pictures if so!

I'm looking for someone that has tried and done boat lettering, and would partner with them to provide a product