[C320-list] [BULK] Hull Striping

[Stephen Cox]

Martin,

Placing a dry sticker on a surface with mild soapy solution on it enables
you to position the sticker.  The squeegee action displaces the solution and
lets the adhesive get its full grip.


Stephen Cox
Tegwen #1141 

> 
> Hi all -- some time ago I asked about replacing the hull 
> stripes and got some great information.  I ordered the 
> stripes from Catalina Parts but now I'm confused again.  In 
> the earlier discussion, everyone mentioned how the stripes 
> were applied like a decal...over a mild soapy water solution 
> and using a squeegee to press out any bubbles.  But the 
> Catalina person tells me the material is more like a sticker 
> -- you peel off the backing and apply dry -- with no wiggle 
> room or ability to adjust.  So has the material changed since 
> others did this...or what?  Has anyone applied this type of 
> stripe and have any advice before I begin?
> Thanks,
> Martin Raphael
> Rhapsody #108