UL-1 graphics wrap with 3M

[96XP]

I used to be an air brusher and as I don't have time anymore I designed and did this test on my UL-1 and wrapped it with 3M media.
As the speed of these boats aren't too dramatic, I use removable Scotch tape to seal the cowl on all 4's and the graphics have stayed in place.
Never had a blow off, never had a leak, however on a larger/faster boat, I would clear coat over it with PPG in order to use a thicker tape.
I'll be designing something less aggressive yet still interesting and racy once I get the new boat in.

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[siberianhusky]

I really like that!

[Jersey Crewmax]

You should consider offering that as a service. A lower cost alternative to having a boat painted.

[rotax583]

I want one 2????

[96XP]

Thanks for the comments and I have no plan on marketing them at the moment as I'm a fairly busy all the time with larger projects, but, you never know as I might be able to slip a couple in from time to time providing I have what is required (templates).
It is much less expensive than paint, and way less time holding up the machine/boat for cosmetics and the reason I went this route. Took just an hour or so to apply. I have the same on all my jet skis, above and below the water line and they have held up for years in sun, water, even resist gasoline spills. (Haven't tried it with nitro fuel yet but should be ok)
I have clear coated over graphics in the past, so deep in fact that I could cut/polish and feather the edge to invisible so that you couldn't tell where it met the background. (show applications)

The graphics can't be made without outlines, meaning, it required templates taken from all the body panels along with registration marks and reference images to get it all lined up in the computer. That's because I like text or designs to flow into each other.
I use green painters tape for templates, sometimes a couple layers so when I pull them off to stick them onto flat paper for scanning, they don't distort. Not a big issue because the final print is flexible anyways, so can be 'shaped' onto the surface.

So to contradict myself, if there is a large scale boat builder in need of something very unique and time is of the essence, I may be able to help out. Just pm me with your ideas and we can go from there.

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[dougspaint]

I would like to see some of your airbrush work if you have some pics of it. Always enjoy seeing what other people come up with.

[96XP]

I would like to see some of your airbrush work if you have some pics of it. Always enjoy seeing what other people come up with.

I'd have to dig through discs as I haven't brushed in years (but still have some brushes just in case), however did a lot of muraling, faux finish and custom paint using the old Radiance II line... pearls, ghost, polyester metal flake, and so on. Did lots of cutting (frisket) Then one day, long ago, I had some print work done and tried clearing over it. That was in the day when solvent printers were just coming out, so the quality wasn't optimized as it is now.
That said, and not knocking air brush art, there are times when it just has to be done with paint. Been there bro and still appreciate it

On a side note, I recall this huge contraption the industry came out with years back, became the talk with the brushers. It was this setup of air brushes on a giant upright gantry system and paint lines, and they were muraling the sides of tractor trailers through computer input. Didn't last as the other machines came to the front and media was being perfected and manufactured.

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[monojeff]

Is that your website??
Nice work on the UL-1
Love to see people doing different stuff.

[monojeff]

Just looked at the site more and now realize it is your site you have some awesome stuff!
Very nice work, your an inspiration to someone like me who also enjoys many of the same things.

[96XP]

Just checked out your link. Right on.
What sometimes starts out as a hobby can easily turn into a passion.
Hence, "It's not a job, it's my passion". Lol
Have you got a printer?

[monojeff]

I do not personally have a printer but work at a sign shop that does.
Been doing graphics for over 10 years and working with vinyl for over 5.
You can see some of the stuff I have done for boats here:
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ps-Any-and-All
http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...om-Windshields

My website has been down for a while was in process of moving it to a different server and just have not had time to rework and update things.

[Grimracer]

Over due and WELL DONE!

Great job!

Grim

[Brushless55]

Bad to the bone!!
what does something like this cost?
thanks

[96XP]

Thanks for the posts as I hope that FE boating gives me as long and great a joy as doing the graphics.
Some are asking, and honestly didn't intend on selling the graphics as I was just tinkering with the two UL-1's I have here. (his and hers)
She doesn't like the kit I designed for her boat and wants me to do something a bit more gentle (ya, right, Lol)
So I'm posting the other kit and a link to see it in a larger format as the images I post here are reduced and compressed, thus lack the details I like incorporating.

I'll give this kits away if someone covers the postage as it won't fit in a flat envelope and has to be rolled. (first one who PM's me gets it)
There isn't a cut file made for it yet, so cutting will have to be done by hand if you have the coordination.
*This kit would go best on a red boat. If no one has red, but has yellow, I can make a yellow version.
It'll be printed on 3M 'wrap' media. This is the highest quality in a thin easy to contour media currently available.
You will then only need removable Scotch tape to seal the boat up and the graphics will stay perfectly in place as we have been doing it this way for months.

*Michael Grimracer Zaborowski
AquaCraft Boat Designer
Love your work. Pick whichever kit (if you like) and I'll send it :)


Here is a close-up link:

http://www.http://worldclasswraps.com/UL-1-GRAPHICS.html


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[Raydee]

Man I wish I owned a UL-1 now :)

Great work, I alway's liked te wraps on the boats.