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decals and pin striping opinions
I bought a 1988, V20 sport fish (DC) a year ago. Didn't know anything about wellcraft, I just thought the boat seemed solid for the year and I like the layout for striper fishing. I've really fallen in love with the boat. I've done some minor restorations along with buffing and waxing inside and out. Boat looks good, but the decals and pin striping are beat up. I bought the heated razor thing from harbor freight and was only going to replace the "W" and Wellcraft decal.
My question is do you think I would lose that classic look without the pin striping. How hard is it to put pin striping on and have it look professional. Is there anywhere that sells the pin striping that would be all lined up on one roll, or do I have to put each stripe on individually? 
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10-14-2011, 09:12 AM
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As to your question about how hard is it, I'd have to say that like any other job, you get out what you put into it. Clean the hull completely where you want to put the stripes, then just take your time, measure out and mark with a dry erase pen where you want the stripes to go, and apply them. {Have a soft sponge and a squeege with you to smooth out any air bubbles from under the tape}. Oh, and since I must have missed your 2 previous posts, welcome to the site. 
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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10-14-2011, 03:20 PM
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Hey SteelyTom, are you the same steelytom striper fisherman from the Charleston Fishing forum?
Welcome to the site.
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10-14-2011, 03:37 PM
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welcome aboard...any pictures of your boat???? I mite have a few of mine ....I'll check
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10-14-2011, 03:52 PM
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Yes, the same one from Lake Murray. No pics here at work, but I'll post some later. I found a 150' roll of wellcraft pin striping for $58. I don't need 150', but I want the blues to match the decals.
I guess remove the old, clean with acetone and then put on the new. I'll have to watch some youtube videos. I might try without pin striping and see how it looks.
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10-14-2011, 06:44 PM
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I guess remove the old, clean with acetone and then put on the new. I'll have to watch some youtube videos. I might try without pin striping and see how it looks.[/QUOTE]
I have a really good friend who has worked fiberglass all his life and he don't ever put acetone on fiberglass/gelcoat unless you want it to develop cracks. Something (I can't remember his exact words) about it will screw it up.
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10-14-2011, 10:32 PM
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10-15-2011, 12:54 PM
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Whe applying the new tape, you wanna get as straight a line as possible which is done by pulling the tape tight as you go...be sure not STRETCH the tape as you pull it straight as it will eventually shrink and crack prematurely...tight, but no stretch...the good news is you'll have the "shadow" of the old tape to follow when applying the new...
Coming off the very leading edge of the bow is the tricky part...look on YouTube for tutorial on how to do that...when yer done, I may wanna buy your leftover tape...
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10-15-2011, 01:04 PM
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