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Boat wrapping is regularly employed by companies and individuals to add extra visual appeal and protect the boat\u2019s surface from damage. To ensure the\u00a0boat wrap\u00a0attracts new business, improves brand recognition and stands up to the test of time, a boat wrap needs to be installed correctly.<\/p>\n
To get the most out of your boat wrap, whether for a personal or commercial boat, you\u2019ll need to know what a proper boat wrapping process looks like.\u00a0In this guide, we\u2019ll provide step-by-step instructions for how to wrap a boat.<\/p>\n
Generally, you shouldn\u2019t try to wrap a boat on your own\u00a0\u2014 it\u2019s best to hire a professional to do it for you. The wrapping process is painstaking and requires extreme precision to make sure the graphic is as attractive as possible. If you try to wrap a boat without the proper tools or experience, you could end up\u00a0harming the wrap\u2019s lifespan\u00a0and compromising\u00a0its visual appeal.<\/p>\n
Even though the application of boat wrap is best left to the professionals, it\u2019s still a good idea for consumers to know what goes into the boat wrapping process. This way, you can properly vet the companies that will install the boat wrap. When you know the best practices associated with boat wrapping, you can weed out companies who aren\u2019t committed to doing the job right.<\/p>\n
First, you\u2019ll need to make sure the company conducting the installation has all the materials needed to wrap the boat appropriately. After gathering the materials, they\u2019ll need to follow the appropriate steps to make sure the wrap is properly installed onto the boat\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n
An improperly installed boat wrap can look unappealing, with the graphics and lettering obscured. Even if the graphics look decent, a wrap that hasn\u2019t been installed correctly can have a reduced lifespan, as it will often be more susceptible to wear and tear.<\/p>\n
The steps for wrapping a boat are as follows:<\/p>\n
The first step is to ensure that whoever is completing the installation has the proper materials and equipment to do the job correctly. For starters, and most obviously, you\u2019ll need to have the vinyl wrap with you on the day of installation. The wrap should be printed out and ready to go, with the low-tack adhesive present on the backside of it.<\/p>\n
Vinyl wraps can typically be installed with squeegees, a heat gun and tape. The squeegee is used to press the vinyl wrap onto the surface, pushing any air out from under the vinyl wrap before the adhesive fully attaches to the surface. The heat gun helps to provide heat to a vinyl wrap when you need to make the wrap more flexible to assist the installation process.<\/p>\n
Other tools include scissors to cut the vinyl wrap when needed and scalpels to help out when precision is needed.<\/p>\n
Besides the material and equipment needed for the installation, you also need to have the proper cleaning supplies to ensure the boat\u2019s surface is clean enough for a wrap to be placed on it. The cleaning supplies are up to you, but it\u2019s best to use supplies recommended by the boat manufacturer.<\/p>\n
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To begin the application process, the crew installing the vinyl boat graphics should first clean the surface. Those cleaning should make the surface look like new, so there are no contaminants on the surface that could harm the vinyl wrap. Dust is especially dangerous, so it\u2019s key to pay attention to every detail while cleaning. Applying vinyl to an unclean surface will compromise the strength of the vinyl\u2019s adhesive, requiring you to replace the vinyl sooner.<\/p>\n
After the boat\u2019s surface is immaculate, the crew can begin to apply the wrap onto the boat. As they prepare to install the graphics, they should first plan out how to fit the wrap onto the boat. Plans will usually take into account the boat\u2019s dimensions, so it\u2019s a good idea to have those measurements on hand during this stage of the process.<\/p>\n
Once the crew has a plan in place, they will lay the long strips of the vinyl wrap onto the surface, taking great care as it goes around compound curves, hull windows, specialized features and spray rails. This process can take some time and is not for those who are impatient or imprecise. A skilled professional will maintain control over the vinyl, so it looks smooth and tightly adheres to the boat.<\/p>\n
The low-tack adhesive on vinyl wrap should let the crew reposition the vinyl as needed. When the crew runs into areas that are particularly hard to reach and place vinyl onto, they should first attempt to use a heat gun to make the wrap more flexible, so it can be placed on especially difficult corners and curves.<\/p>\n
After the crew has the placement of the graphics just right, they\u2019ll need to use the squeegee to press the vinyl onto the surface while also pushing the air out that\u2019s underneath it. Any good vinyl wrap supplier will have an adhesive that\u2019s activated by someone squeegeeing out the air. Air bubbles will harm the appearance and durability of boat wraps, so squeegeeing is absolutely necessary. Luckily for the crew, vinyl boat wraps should come with air channels that help air come out easily.<\/p>\n
Some marine wraps come with a primer at the edges to make the adhesion process more effective. The crew working on the boat may place clear tape over the edges until the vinyl adhesive fully adheres to a surface. After the vinyl wrap is fully attached to the boat\u2019s surface, the tape can be peeled off, with the wrap fully intact and attached to the surface area.<\/p>\n
At this point, the installation process will be done, and the wrap can be taken out on the water.<\/p>\n
Though the above information lists out a general application process, you should also be aware crews will likely use specialized adhesion tools, scissions and scalpels to help the application process along. Tools like a scission can cut the vinyl wrapping perfectly, while a scalpel will help in areas that need a fine touch. Additionally, any crew should have multiple hands on deck to make sure the installation is done correctly.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking to add custom boat graphics to your personal boat or commercial fleet, you should take some time to consider all of the advantages SpeedPro can provide companies in the market for boat wraps. We specialize in large-format graphics, and we pride ourselves on producing vinyl boat wraps out of the most high-quality material and equipment. When you choose SpeedPro, you\u2019re choosing boat wraps that are durable, long-lasting and visually appealing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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