How to Replace Old Damaged Decals on your Boat!

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@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you guys like today's boat upgrade! Don't forget to wait 24 - 48 hours after applying your decals before using your boat or applying any kind of protectants. Let me know if you have more decal applying tips :)

@jefflovinfishin621 3 ай бұрын

This is literally the worst way to apply graphics. And there’s zero reason to wait 24-48 hours to do anything. But at least you got them on there 👍

@richardmajewski3815 Жыл бұрын

Finally got up enough courage to actually apply the new decals on my Mercury 150 XR6 and after much procrastination, I finally got it done and I can take great pride in doing this myself and it turned out to be easier than I thought it would be. The main thing for me was doing all the prep work and getting the surface prepared. Once that was done applying the decal was fairly easy. I decided to take the cowling off the motor and move it to a tabletop outside so I could move around the entire outside of the unit. Thanks again for you video on how to accomplish this. I thought I would need to have the cowl repainted, but after the prep work the luster came out so I didn't need to do this at all.

@DanRichardFishing Жыл бұрын

That's awesome Richard, I'm so glad you decided to tackle this job yourself and it turned out so awesome! Well done sir!

@alainrichard1369 3 жыл бұрын

Great job and nice touch on the boat. That looks sooo good. !! Great camera angles for a good view of the work. Very clear.

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro :)

@mikefedor78 Жыл бұрын

Best video I have ever watched on applying outboard motor decals!! 👍

@alanaho4915 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip on rubber and vinyl coating. I didn't think of that damage possibility. Ordered mine today.

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, a lot of people don't realize you shouldn't use car waxes on your decals!

@johnropeleski6006 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Dan. Applying decals can be a frustrating adventure. I remember some of the guys at the shop applying decals , always a few choice words thrown in 😀.

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Hahah I managed to keep the colorful language to a minimum on this one, was pretty easy lol!

@DaveEppel 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and appreciated your humble personality!

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much David, really appreciate the comment! Tight lines!

@philtarbox8256 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good Dan!

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!

@timrogers7129 Жыл бұрын

Good Job it does look new you made it look easy

@richardmajewski3815 Жыл бұрын

What works even better for removing the old glue is using contact cleaner. I tried it and it made the job so much easier.

@DanRichardFishing Жыл бұрын

Great tip thanks!

@scottgarman3346 Ай бұрын

Ya buddy thanks!!!

@rob5896 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!

@lavachemist 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! I suggest trying pure limonene instead of Goo-Gone next time you need to remove an adhesive like this. The active ingredient of Goo-Gone is limonene, but it's diluted with petroleum oils, so it's messy and way less effective.

@davey3765 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about this my decals are shot. I'm sold thanks!

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, glad you found the video useful! It's really easy to apply the new decals and it's been awhile since I installed them and they're still perfect :)

@russdrennen4690 4 ай бұрын

nice job!!

@stevelegg955 5 ай бұрын

Was in the automotive business for many years, you might try some plastic razor blades for removing the decal glue once softened, we used wd-40, and the goo gone as well

@LunkerFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Dan, I do not need to replace any decals but if I did this was a great video!

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lunker!

@l3eaver 2 жыл бұрын

Isopropyl works well for devolving decal residue

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

It usually does great but this old baked on stuff was resisting everything! I did use Iso at the very end to make sure it was ready for the decals though :) Thank goodness for Goo Begone lol

@martinklein3785 3 жыл бұрын

I had to close my eyes as I was getting tired watching you work.

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 Wasn't that bad, was just getting toasty as it was like 95F outside so the garage was starting to get a little warm.

@DSKSeattle 2 жыл бұрын

Brake cleaner is the fastest solvent to remove the adhesive. Spray on and wipe off.

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

So here's the issue I have with brake cleaner... yes it works well and is generally safe on painted surfaces BUT it's a nightmare if you get it on powder coated parts. And the trim motor housing and cylinder as well as other parts directly below the outboard are powder coated as well as a lot of boat trailers. Also acetone is really strong and I would rather not use it unless I absolutely have no other choice and I am almost 100% certain that all brake cleaners contain acetone. It's just too strong for the job for me to recommend it and I don't want to suggest something that could ruin's someone painted surfaces and get yelled at lol

@allenkuhn8320 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dan, great video! Wondering how hot your heat gun is?

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I used it on the lower setting so if I were to pass it over my hand it doesn't really burn my hand but you definitely feel heat. On the high setting I couldn't really hold it near my hand without burning myself and it could probably start melting the motor cowling lol. Better to use less heat and just slowly work it.

@scottscaneh 3 жыл бұрын

you had me at 1 mississippi

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

😂 Thanks bud!

@nicholasbrown4335 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get that buffer attachment?

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I actually linked to it in the description, I love this buffer!! amzn.to/3fpcqPR

@alanthomas561 2 жыл бұрын

You should have put the sides on first, then aligned the 50 sticker with them. Its too low.. LOL, OCD! Looks good almost!

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah not that big of a deal LOL I'm actually usually pretty nuts about getting stuff aligned and this doesn't bother me in the slightest.

@pstraussman1 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! How do you know if your new decals are wet application or all all of them wet application?

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, I just checked with the decal maker, but I believe all vinyl decals are applied wet.

@cooper2220 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like a Dwayne Johnson t-shirt!

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I own a small fortune in Project Rock gear, my guilty pleasure 🤣

@trondsundberg5532 Жыл бұрын

Use a citrus based cleaner, then residues are gone in "one-two-three"....

@DanRichardFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@jeannemyers489 26 күн бұрын

If you scrape with fingernails, be sure to scrape only in areas the decal will cover up. Even fingernails will scratch the finish. I know from previous experience. 😒

@KAONANAONA 2 жыл бұрын

Acetone works best

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of using Acetone on painted plastic, especially black. I'll always avoid it unless nothing else is working.

@KAONANAONA 2 жыл бұрын

@@DanRichardFishing My engine cowl is gelcoat fiberglass. Acetone worked great without damage. I also use it with some rubbing compound and a cotton ball to remove painted on numbers and graphics.

@ronaldcoleman2217 Жыл бұрын

Why not show the product that you used to removed the glue? Nothing comes up under then "goo be gone" name you mentioned on google. Where do you get this product???

@DanRichardFishing Жыл бұрын

Hi there, sorry for the confusion, it's called Goo Gone and you can find it at amzn.to/3D1Efss

@condielangham4622 2 жыл бұрын

Amr decals

@DanRichardFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Correct, these are AMR decals :)

@yvanmtl2 3 жыл бұрын

Poor Dan... it does exist a decals disk removal. it's easier. it doesn't damage the paint. Body shop use it. you can find in your local autoparts. here an example : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKqXdKpz2Zm1iKM.html Yvan.

@DanRichardFishing 3 жыл бұрын

Okay I did some research on these discs. These are absolutely not for use on plastic, aluminum, or raw paint (no clear coat). It actually says it right on the manufacturer instructions for these products. So definitely do not use these on the cowl of your motor or on your aluminum boat. Also I just got off the phone with the owner of the number one vinyl wrap company in Montreal (MTL Wrap) and they use a heat gun and steam to remove decals, they would never touch a vehicle with one of these discs. BTW did you see the comments on that video link? Tons of people saying do not use that, use a heat gun lol! Ah the joys of making how to videos... lol!