Your friend who helped you is the bomb! He seemed reluctant at first but stuck with you and got the job done. He is a good friend. you are are blessed.
Reggie is one of the few people I can fully trust to get the job done, whether I'm there or not. We think a lot alike, so we work together well. I appreciate the comment.
Marine Tex is a 2 part epoxy designed for boats. The stuff is by far the best for almost every marine application. I was a factory trained boat mechanic for 25+ years! Great stuff!
The first time is always the hardest. My next one will look much better now that I learned from all my mistakes. I'm already dreaming up new designs to put on it.
I built Yachts at Stephens Bros in Stockton Ca We built Aluminum hull yachts and we used tons of automotive Plastic filler to fine tune the contours of the Aluminum Hull. It works fine. Make sure and sand off paint to raw aluminum before applying. Used a bendable piece of wood to find your high spots.
Hi Alfredo. I am really happy with it. One word of advise.. I ordered it the exact width I needed which made me curve it upward toward the front of the boat and it created some wrinkles. Next time I will order it wider so I don't have to bend it. Then just cut off the excess and it will look perfect.
I had the concept in my head all winter. It was really cool to see it come to life. I think I'm really going to like it. I'm curious if it will get any comments out on the lake.
I considered one of those for the skinny boat but I'm hard on the hull knot to mention the fish that are all the time slapping the sides and constantly brushing the sides of the Mangoves.....I've resigned myself to Rustoleum Drab Olive Green to fix all the paint loss....It's doubtful I'd get a year from one wrap.....I like the design and colors.....You will definitely stand out in the crowd🎣👀😎!!
I'm pretty hard on my boat as well. I might have to do a follow up at the end of the year to see how its holding up. Its seems much stronger than I was expecting. It would look good on your skinny boat though.
I haven't made an update video, but its been holding up great. I've hit a few docks and put a couple scrapes in it, but you wouldn't even notice unless you looked real close. If I did it again, I would get a wider vinyl. I got the exact width, so I had to bend it to the curve of the boat which put some wrinkles in it.
Good idea.I have a 16' fisha and ski that needs some dents filled and a fair bit of repaint work .I saw your vid and figured this would be a good way to clan up my dents first then sand and prep for a wrap.Would you do another wrap and how do you recommend keeping the wrinkles out ?Thansk
The wrap has been awesome. I would definitely do it again. Its still holding up, so I will wait until it needs it. I figured out why I ended up with wrinkles. My wrap was 18 inches wide, the exact width for the space it was going. The problem is the boat curves upward at the front, so I had to bend the wrap to match it, which caused wrinkles. If you buy a wider wrap, then you can stick it where it naturally falls, then cut off the excess.
I used to use that bondo stuff to fill up rotting window and door trim when painting houses. I did not realize having "TH-cam" on the boat was that tricky. Boat looks awesome!
I didn't realize you tube was so strict about their logo. I was searching for the logo so I could print it, when I saw the guidelines for using it. I sent them a draft, and was denied three times. I finally got it right, and feel much better that it is approved and I won't have to worry about it.
The back of the vinyl is a sticker, so water would prevent it from sticking. The vinyl is porous so when you heat it, it shrinks slightly and squeezes out the air bubbles. I actually should have got a wider vinyl. I was forced to curve it upward near the front of the boat which caused some wrinkles.
I didn't on the left side and got some wrinkles, so I made a cut on the right side and it worked much better. Here's what I learned through this: I got a wrap the exact width needed (18 inches), which made me have to curve it upwards toward the front. If you buy a wider one, you can just let it stick where it naturally would, then cut off the excess. It still looks great from a distance, but you can see a few wrinkles up close. Its still holding up after a full year of use and I'm really glad I did it.
Man, nothing gets by you, does it. I just so happened to win that squirrel at our company Christmas party for ugliest sweater. Its actually a nutcracker. And yes, I'm already looking at designs to wrap the Ram in.
Its held up great! I put a couple scratches in it from hitting docks and such, but you really have to look to notice. The only thing I would have done different, would be to get a wider print. That way you won't have to bend it where the boat curves up near the front. It will prevent the wrinkles that I got from doing that.
It's a brand new boat for $500! Handy man Rande...coming through with yet another cool video showing people to not be intimidated to DYI. FYI- I'm still intimidated. Ha, ha, ha. Nice work!
Thanks Randy. I'd probably be intimidated if I had a nice new boat, but since I bought this one off craigslist, I figure I can't mess it up any more than it already is.
The wrap has help up surprisingly well. It still looks awesome. I have a couple small dings in it, but you can't see them because of the busy pattern. I think it will last many more years. Colors are still vibrant too.
Hi Blaze. I've used it for a full season since wrapping it. I'm not sure how many trips, but many, and I have used it hard. It is holding up great so far. I have one spot where I hit a dock that it scraped about a half inch hole in it, but that's it. No issues with peeling or coming off. It sticks on real good, especially when you use the primer on the edges.
That looks awesome 😎 and for the price you got a great deal. How long did it take to get it all done with out the preparation the day before. Thanks From Wisconsin PS hope you have a great weekend in Wisconsin
Hi Robert. There was a learning curve. The first side took 3 hours. The second side took less than an hour, and looked much better. I'm sure it would go even faster if I had to do it again.
Hi Matthew. Its actually holding up really well. I put a couple small dings in it where I banged into a dock, but its hard to notice. It sticks on really good, so there is no peeling of any kind. I'm really liking it. Its fun watching everyone look when you go by them.
Yes. I've hit it with a pressure washer. It seems to hold up to everything that paint would. I've even banged it into docks. It made a small tear, but hardly noticeable. Its actually held up much better than I expected.
Your friend who helped you is the bomb! He seemed reluctant at first but stuck with you and got the job done. He is a good friend. you are are blessed.
Reggie is one of the few people I can fully trust to get the job done, whether I'm there or not. We think a lot alike, so we work together well. I appreciate the comment.
Great video.
I like how you tell what other products need to wrap.
Marine Tex is a 2 part epoxy designed for boats.
The stuff is by far the best for almost every marine application.
I was a factory trained boat mechanic for 25+ years!
Great stuff!
Thanks for the info.
That came out gorgeous! You are a brave man to do it yourself! Well done! 👍
The first time is always the hardest. My next one will look much better now that I learned from all my mistakes. I'm already dreaming up new designs to put on it.
Fantastic job! I'm sure you have a big smile when folks ask who did it and you let them know it was youse guys!
Hi Ken. It been fun to watch how many people look when I drive by. I've had several people come up and ask me about it already.
Wowza! That looks really Sweet!
I might have to get a Slayermike sticker to slap on the side when your with.
I built Yachts at Stephens Bros in Stockton Ca We built Aluminum hull yachts and we used tons of automotive Plastic filler to fine tune the contours of the Aluminum Hull. It works fine. Make sure and sand off paint to raw aluminum before applying. Used a bendable piece of wood to find your high spots.
Thanks for the info.
Looks great! Might have to do this to my boat. Thank you.
Hi Alfredo. I am really happy with it. One word of advise.. I ordered it the exact width I needed which made me curve it upward toward the front of the boat and it created some wrinkles. Next time I will order it wider so I don't have to bend it. Then just cut off the excess and it will look perfect.
dam!! That looks awesome Rande. So cool 👍 Looks like a new boat.
I had the concept in my head all winter. It was really cool to see it come to life. I think I'm really going to like it. I'm curious if it will get any comments out on the lake.
@@GoMidwestFishing I’m sure it definitely will get some attention on the water. I’ll keep my eye out for it…. Lol
That is really neat. Thanks for the great video and sharing your ideas. See you on the Lake, Take care.
I appreciate the comment. If you happen to see me on the lake, don't hesitate to come over and say hi.
I considered one of those for the skinny boat but I'm hard on the hull knot to mention the fish that are all the time slapping the sides and constantly brushing the sides of the Mangoves.....I've resigned myself to Rustoleum Drab Olive Green to fix all the paint loss....It's doubtful I'd get a year from one wrap.....I like the design and colors.....You will definitely stand out in the crowd🎣👀😎!!
I'm pretty hard on my boat as well. I might have to do a follow up at the end of the year to see how its holding up. Its seems much stronger than I was expecting. It would look good on your skinny boat though.
Great video! Any more updates on how it’s holding up?
I haven't made an update video, but its been holding up great. I've hit a few docks and put a couple scrapes in it, but you wouldn't even notice unless you looked real close. If I did it again, I would get a wider vinyl. I got the exact width, so I had to bend it to the curve of the boat which put some wrinkles in it.
Awesome video..next time you come across stickers..the eraser wheel works great... thanks again Great Video
I have never heard of an eraser wheel, but I just looked it up. I'm definitely getting one of those! Thanks for the awesome tip.
I replaced my pontoon decals. I had good luck with pressure washer to get most of my old decals off.
That's a good idea. i do have a pressure washer. I'll try that next time. Thanks for the info.
Good idea.I have a 16' fisha and ski that needs some dents filled and a fair bit of repaint work .I saw your vid and figured this would be a good way to clan up my dents first then sand and prep for a wrap.Would you do another wrap and how do you recommend keeping the wrinkles out ?Thansk
The wrap has been awesome. I would definitely do it again. Its still holding up, so I will wait until it needs it. I figured out why I ended up with wrinkles. My wrap was 18 inches wide, the exact width for the space it was going. The problem is the boat curves upward at the front, so I had to bend the wrap to match it, which caused wrinkles. If you buy a wider wrap, then you can stick it where it naturally falls, then cut off the excess.
Looks great, Rande! Now time to get fish slime all over that wrap!
Way ahead of you. Its already been slimed. You'll have to see next weeks video. Things got a little crazy.
Great job. It looks good
Thank Patrick. I think it looks pretty good for a couple of amateur's.
Super nice!!!❤
I used to use that bondo stuff to fill up rotting window and door trim when painting houses. I did not realize having "TH-cam" on the boat was that tricky. Boat looks awesome!
I didn't realize you tube was so strict about their logo. I was searching for the logo so I could print it, when I saw the guidelines for using it. I sent them a draft, and was denied three times. I finally got it right, and feel much better that it is approved and I won't have to worry about it.
Looks great my friend 👍
I can't wait to get it on the water!
You don't spray water on the back of the vinyl for easy to wrap?
The back of the vinyl is a sticker, so water would prevent it from sticking. The vinyl is porous so when you heat it, it shrinks slightly and squeezes out the air bubbles. I actually should have got a wider vinyl. I was forced to curve it upward near the front of the boat which caused some wrinkles.
did you have to make a cut where the bow is?
I didn't on the left side and got some wrinkles, so I made a cut on the right side and it worked much better. Here's what I learned through this: I got a wrap the exact width needed (18 inches), which made me have to curve it upwards toward the front. If you buy a wider one, you can just let it stick where it naturally would, then cut off the excess. It still looks great from a distance, but you can see a few wrinkles up close. Its still holding up after a full year of use and I'm really glad I did it.
That’s awesome!! The squirrel on top of the radio was a good supervisor! Is the Ram next?? 😁
Man, nothing gets by you, does it. I just so happened to win that squirrel at our company Christmas party for ugliest sweater. Its actually a nutcracker. And yes, I'm already looking at designs to wrap the Ram in.
That looks really good, thanks for sharing the process. I'm going to do something like that to my boat.
That would be awesome. I hope you share it. I'd like to see what it looks like.
Great job installing it yourself. I'm curious how its held up over past year?
Its held up great! I put a couple scratches in it from hitting docks and such, but you really have to look to notice. The only thing I would have done different, would be to get a wider print. That way you won't have to bend it where the boat curves up near the front. It will prevent the wrinkles that I got from doing that.
@@GoMidwestFishing Thanks for the reply. I'm going to give it a shot.
Looks great!!
Thanks Charlie. Do you want to go for a ride?
It's a brand new boat for $500! Handy man Rande...coming through with yet another cool video showing people to not be intimidated to DYI. FYI- I'm still intimidated. Ha, ha, ha. Nice work!
Thanks Randy. I'd probably be intimidated if I had a nice new boat, but since I bought this one off craigslist, I figure I can't mess it up any more than it already is.
WOW! It looks incredible!
It got a lot of looks on the lake yesterday. Now if Reggie can find some time off to go fishing!
Looks sweet
How has the wrap held up over time?
The wrap has help up surprisingly well. It still looks awesome. I have a couple small dings in it, but you can't see them because of the busy pattern. I think it will last many more years. Colors are still vibrant too.
How many trips have you taken it out on since applying the wrap? And how has it held up so far?
Hi Blaze. I've used it for a full season since wrapping it. I'm not sure how many trips, but many, and I have used it hard. It is holding up great so far. I have one spot where I hit a dock that it scraped about a half inch hole in it, but that's it. No issues with peeling or coming off. It sticks on real good, especially when you use the primer on the edges.
@@GoMidwestFishing good to hear, thank you!
That looks AMAZING!
Thanks. I really like it. I just had it on the lake for the first time, and got lots of comments.
That looks awesome 😎 and for the price you got a great deal. How long did it take to get it all done with out the preparation the day before. Thanks From Wisconsin PS hope you have a great weekend in Wisconsin
Hi Robert. There was a learning curve. The first side took 3 hours. The second side took less than an hour, and looked much better. I'm sure it would go even faster if I had to do it again.
Wow it's look fantastic 🤩☺️🤩 keep smiling and going 😘🥰🥰 thnx for sharing 😃😃🙂 have a great day with best wishes 💖😘 see ya
Thanks!
How's it holding up so far?
Hi Matthew. Its actually holding up really well. I put a couple small dings in it where I banged into a dock, but its hard to notice. It sticks on really good, so there is no peeling of any kind. I'm really liking it. Its fun watching everyone look when you go by them.
looks grate
Thanks. Its been holding up well, and I get a lot of comments on it.
Nice nice
Thanks Dan. I think it turned out pretty good.
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The left behind glue is because you used a heat gun
Hi p keel. I assume you are talking about taking off the decals? Do you know of a way to easily remove them without leaving glue behind?
PEOPLE !
Note to self: Get a professional to do the actual wrapping.
Can u power wash it without damaging it iam gonna do my 16ft cc with the jersey devil fishing on it
Yes. I've hit it with a pressure washer. It seems to hold up to everything that paint would. I've even banged it into docks. It made a small tear, but hardly noticeable. Its actually held up much better than I expected.
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