Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

[Marqui]

Hello All,

I've read a few posts here where folks used Sharpies or Magic maker for the lettering on their sibs. I'm just wondering if the ink or solvents could hurt the PVC? I tried the stick on letters and they lasted for a week. I like the idea of using a sharpie but don't want to damage the boat. There is always rubberized paint but same concern!

All comments welcomed.

P.S. In Canada the registration number stays with the boat. So no worries about having to ever change it.

Marqui.

 

[Peter_C]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

Do not use a Sharpie of any kind as it will fade quickly.

You should be able to find this stuff from somewhere like Amazon.com. Pick your color unless there are regulations.
http://polymarineshop.com/index.php...pvc-paint/letterflex-pvc-lettering-paint.html

Do find a nice stencil and paint between the lines. Spraying it on would be the pretty easy.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

It doesn't hurt anything and lasts about six months before you have to do it again.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

find a sign supply shop, buy some grip-flex paint. its what they paint vinyl banners, etc. with. however for the price of the paint, your local sign shop can professionally letter your SIB. used to work in a sign shop. did about 4 or 5 inflatables.

 

[ssobol]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

It doesn't hurt anything and lasts about six months before you have to do it again.

I did the numbers on my boat with a permanent marker. Been over year so far and haven't had to redo it. Like most everything else, the durability is related to how much time the letters are exposed to the sun.

 

[Marqui]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

Has anyone used Plasti Dip or similar product for numbering there sib?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

I did the numbers on my boat with a permanent marker. Been over year so far and haven't had to redo it. Like most everything else, the durability is related to how much time the letters are exposed to the sun.

And salt and spray and bird crap

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

Has anyone used Plasti Dip or similar product for numbering there sib?

It comes off like everything else. But...It works as well as anything else in the liquid rubber market.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Sharpie and magic marker for lettering

Yeah, go with the Sharpie. When the liquid rubber fails, it'll flake and crack and you'll have to scrape it off. With the Sharpie you just mark over it again.

 

[noahenholm]

You can consider Sharpie Extreme permanent markers. The marker performs brilliantly on most plastic items. Allowing the written plastic surface to be exposed to external effects (weather, pressure, etc.) a few seconds after application is never a good idea. I'm very sure the ink hasn't solidified yet, and smearing it with pressure will only make it smear. The first rule in this procedure is to be patient.

 

[Papa-t]

I just bought the plastic boat registration plate and put my letters and yearly permit on that. Works well for me. I just use cheep zip ties and cut them off when I’m done.

 

[WIMUSKY]

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