How to Apply Boat Registration Info with SEM Marine Vinyl Coat™

MarineOct 1, 2015

Use SEM Marine Vinyl Coat to apply boat registration letters or numbers on your vinyl or plastic watercraft in just a few simple steps.

Apply stencil then mask.
Apply registration stencil. Then, mask off the area around the stencil to protect against overspray.
Prep surface
Vinyl
Clean with SEM Soap and a gray scuff pad. Rinse with water or a clean, damp cloth and dry. Then, apply Vinyl Prep and remove by wiping in one direction with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth or use Zero VOC Surface Cleaner. Dry completely.

Plastic
Clean with SEM Soap and a gray scuff pad. Rinse with water or a clean, damp cloth and dry. Apply Plastic & Leather Prep and remove by wiping in one direction with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth or use Zero VOC Surface Cleaner. Dry. If contamination still exists, water will bead on the surface. Repeat this step until beading no longer occurs.

Tech Tip:
To promote adhesion on uncoated ABS, PVC and other similar plastics, apply a medium wet coat of Sand Free. Vinyl Coat should be applied while Sand Free is still wet. As the Sand Free evaporates, the Vinyl Coat is drawn into the surface, creating excellent adhesion.
OR
To promote adhesion on TPO, EPDM, PP and other similar thermoplastics, use Plastic Adhesion Promoter or XXX Adhesion Promoter.
Spray Marine Vinyl Coat
Shake well for two minutes and hold can 6-8” from the stencil. Apply light coats, allowing 5-10 minutes between coats.
Tech tip:
Several thin coats will provide the best finish.
Unmask
Remove masking tape and stencil and relish the new view of your boat. Allow 24 hours before putting into service.

Watch the quick tip video to see how easy this is. No special equipment required.

Get Vinyl Coat’s detailed technical data sheet here.