Ok, So I am redneck!

[Diamond S]

No worries, it will last a bit.

I used to dip them (Hydrographics)

Next time, use a fine sandpaper (720grit) scuff up WITH DECAL ON, you don't want that area scuffed.

Then add a few coats of Grey Etch primer from local hardware store (spray can).

Allow 24hrs before you add the paints for the etch to set up.

Etch primer holds on to metal very well.

Then after you dip and peal decal off, add SEVERAL coats of Matte or Hi Gloss clear.

Thanks for the info, will have to do that when it starts to come off.

[TXHUNT3R]

Thanks for the info, will have to do that when it starts to come off.

You bet!

[SolocamShooter]

That looks really good!

[daniel044]

Does look good, may have to try this on my ozark

[76aggie]

Very nice indeed!

[buckfan50]

Red neck dipping!

That looks great. Definitely need to scuff with scotch brite pad next time then self etching green primer first. Here's one we did!

[jrshuman]

That's pretty cool!

[tradtiger]

Cool stuff! Also, nice tech tips posted for future reference.

[Diamond S]

That looks great. Definitely need to scuff with scotch brite pad next time then self etching green primer first. Here's one we did!

That is very nice, Is that a film? If not, you have some mad skills!

[Diamond S]

Does look good, may have to try this on my ozark

Please make sure your container is big enough that the water has plenty of surface area, and grab you 3 or 4 different things to practice on. The paint will skim over pretty quick and that means you will have globs of paint instead of a nice even coat. If you see a film starting before you dip it is best to avoid that area or just stop and start over. I have been trying to find out how to keep the paint from drying so fast but have came up with nothing.

[buck_wild]

have you tried a paint retarder ? that should stop the drying issue (I think )

[bowhuntntxn]

Looks pretty cool but why did you use TTU colors with the aTm logo?

[Diamond S]

have you tried a paint retarder ? that should stop the drying issue (I think )

Yes to an extent....... but is was clouding the water and the paint ran together.

[Diamond S]

Looks pretty cool but why did you use TTU colors with the aTm logo?

The only reason is because I just ordered a new boat, it is black and white. The raised console, rocket launchers, power pole, backplate, ect ect are all powder coated red. So the short answer is to match my new boat.

[Cantcatch5]

Ok, So I am redneck!

Are you having an identity crisis? aTm logo with Tech colors?

Edit, I just saw that bowhuntntexan beat me to the punch