Would you like to revamp your boat without permanently altering its appearance? If you do, boat vinyl wrapping is your best bet. Boat vinyl wrapping Sydney is increasingly becoming common as it’s quite easy to install. It also protects the boat from abrasion, fading, and UV degradation. What’s more, it’s cost effective and easy to repair.

Choose a template

Since a lot of companies manufacture different generic templates, you could purchase one of these or simply get someone to make a template, especially for your boat. A customized template is a good idea because it will have the exact measurements of your boat. If you don’t want to change the entire appearance of the vessel, you could also use vinyl templates of only the boat’s name or graphics that can also be made in a workshop. There’s a wide range of colors available, including two-tones and metallics.

Clean the boat

After choosing the vinyl and assembling all the material that you’ll need, prepare the vessel for vinyl application. This includes washing the boat and removing hardware, such as i-hooks and handles. You also need to remove other decals that might have been stuck on the boat; use alcohol to wipe it clean.

Stick the vinyl on your vessel

Get someone to help you stick the vinyl as it is a job that’s typically done by two people. The process involves one person holding the roll while the other uses a squeegee to smooth out creases and bubbles. If the tiny bubbles on the roll still bother you, use the tip of a sharp knife to prick them before smoothing them over. When you finish this step, spread the vinyl over it and then cut around it. Stick the name of the boat with a different vinyl. Upon completion, your boat should look new and more attractive than it was before. When sticking the vinyl also make sure that you:

• Trim vinyl in the area where the hull and transom meet

• Use a heat gun to stretch the vinyl over any curves and bends on the boat
• Ensure you trim excess vinyl at the top of the hull

Conclusion

You should consider using vinyl for your boat as it takes a very short time to apply—only two days. It is cheaper than paint too. However, you need to choose the right material to achieve a long lasting effect as boat vinyl is quite different from vinyl used in cars. Also, take into account the rate at which the water beats the boat, and take steps to ensure that your works lasts the entire boating season.