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  • MikeC
    Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
    • Apr 2007
    • 535

    • Georgia

    • 1999 Ski Nautique (Python powered) 2017 GS22 (sold) 2005 SV211 (sold)
    #1

    Removing Graphics

    TRDon started a thread about removing the graphics, which got me to thinking about updating the graphics on my boat. I have two questions, one for your opinions and one technical.

    First, I have a Black '05 SV211 with a red top stripe, I'm thinking about replacing the old AIR decal with the chromax Air Nautique logo with the shield between air - and - Nautique, or possibly the wing decal from the newer 210...anyone have any thoughts or opinions? I'm thinking the chromax on the black would look great.

    Now the technical, I know there has to be a post about how to remove the original decals, but I can't find it. If anyone has a link or can give me some quality advice (about removing decals that is) it would be greatly appreciated.
    New graphic:
    http://www.nautiqueparts.com/decalhu...axwshield.aspx
    Or:
    http://www.nautiqueparts.com/decalsu...ide6pcset.aspx
    Original:
    http://www.nautiqueparts.com/decalai...ts2004-05.aspx
    Thanks.
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    • swc5150
      1,000 Post Club Member
      • May 2008
      • 2240

      • Eau Claire, WI

      • MasterCraft Prostar
      #2
      To remove the decals, use a hair dryer to warm up the vinyl - not to be confused with a heat gun, which will melt your gel coat. I peel with my left hand, while heating with my right. It's easy, just go slow.
      '08 196LE (previous)
      '07 196LE (previous)
      2 - '06 196SE's (previous)

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        • MikeC
          Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
          • Apr 2007
          • 535

          • Georgia

          • 1999 Ski Nautique (Python powered) 2017 GS22 (sold) 2005 SV211 (sold)
          #3
          Thanks...That's the route I was thinking...but I was wondering about the heat gun, so I appreciate the warning.

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            • east tx skier
              1,000 Post Club Member
              • Apr 2005
              • 1561

              • Tyler, TX

              #4
              A hair dryer may be preferable, but a heat gun will work fine on a low setting and held a good distance from the gel coat. I removed my decals and pin striping this way. The trick is when you see the decal start to stretch, stop applying heat or it will break and you'll have to start again.
              1998 Ski Nautique (Red/Silver Cloud), GT-40, Perfect Pass Stargazer 8.0z (Zbox), Acme #422, Tunable Rudder.

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                • billybmke
                  • Nov 2004
                  • 21

                  • Unknown

                  • 2013 G23
                  #5
                  I put the gryphon graphics on my '04 211 and my boat looks waaaaaay better than it did before. Removing the old graphic was easy, but tedious. Be sure to clean the surface with Bestine Adhesive solvent. Gentle but effective. Goo Gone doesn't work. Will post pictures when the boat comes out of storage. Everyone thought I got a new boat!

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                    • obd666
                      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                      • Feb 2010
                      • 793

                      • Bostian Heights, NC

                      • 03 SANTE
                      #6
                      just took all mine off ... did one letter of the "air" without the hair dryer, and it was rough to say the least. after that just heated up with hair dryer, peeled right off
                      2003 SANTE - "OG 210"

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