1964 Cherokee boat decals does know how to find them

jbcurt00

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Dig around online for an image, any local vinyl wrap place could also remake it
 

guy48065

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On a related note...
I thought I'd be cheap & clever and reproduce a missing capacity label for my pontoon.
I used a color laser printer because the ink is waterproof. Printed onto adhesive-back clear shipping label sheet. Came out perfect!
Then after just one damp night...

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ROFL
Don't try this at home. 🤷‍♂️
 

briangcc

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You needed to seal it afterwards with several very light coats of clear coat. Otherwise, the toner just sits on the surface, as you found out. Same goes for water slide decals.

Vinyl sign shop should be able to help in both regards - Cherokee label and your capacity plate.
 

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Bo’sun

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On a related note...
I thought I'd be cheap & clever and reproduce a missing capacity label for my pontoon.
I used a color laser printer because the ink is waterproof. Printed onto adhesive-back clear shipping label sheet. Came out perfect!
Then after just one damp night...

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ROFL
Don't try this at home. 🤷‍♂️
That's hilarious! Couldn't do that again if you tried, lol. Looks like pop art.

Maybe try again, but cover it with another sheet of clear adhesive film that's 1/4" larger in all dimensions.
 

guy48065

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I'll probably take another shot at it. This time on a white plastic sheet & sealed with acrylic.

Live & learn. The letters really were waterproof--they slid off the film like little tiles. 🤣
 
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