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One way to customise your new pontoon boat is to apply decals on that boat. This article discusses some helpful tips that you should bear in mind as you install those decals without the help of a professional.
Select a Suitable Day
Not every day will be ideal for the application of the decals onto your pontoon boat. Check the weather information available for your area and select a windless day. Windless days are suitable because less dust and dirt will be blown onto the surface that you have prepared for the application of the decals. The day should also be sunny so that the adhesives in the decal work effectively.
Use an Alcohol Solution
Some people may get unsatisfactory results, such as decals that peel off quickly, when they aren't meticulous about surface preparation before applying decals on their boats. Such people may have relied on soap and water alone to clean the selected site of the decals. Residual grease and dirt may resist such cleaning methods. It is better to have an alcohol solution that you can spray onto the application area so that any remaining grease or dirt can be removed before you start applying the decals. In this way, there won't be anything to compromise how well the decals adhere onto your new pontoon boat.
Buy an Edge Sealer
Protect the edges of your decals from premature peeling by using an edge-sealing product, such as a seal-it-pen, so that the decals will remain in place for a long time. The edge sealer usually dries quickly and complements the adhesive used on the decals. Buy the edge-sealing product from an auto repair shop near you. You can also order the product online.
Pay Attention to the Curing Time
Each decal manufacturer usually stipulates how much time should be allowed for the decals to cure before the pontoon boat can be taken to the water. It is usually wise to exceed that recommended curing time so that you accommodate the local conditions in your area. Waiting for about 48-hours to elapse can ensure that the decals have cured fully before the pontoon boat is used again.
Talk to a supplier of pontoon boats and find out any extra information, such as how to center the decals, which you may need during the decal application process. That expert will give you the additional measures that you can take to make your new pontoon boat unique. For more information, contact companies like White Water Marine.
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