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Old 06-22-2011, 05:31 PM   #1
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Ok all has anybody ever found quality chrome 3d letters for marine use. My 3300 has emblems on both sides that say 3300 SCR they were originally put on with a slight brown color but over the years have started to become two tone.

As things look I am doing a major out of the water cleaning, waxing, prop fixing, fluid changing overhaul this next week. (wife had surgery, kids are with grandma all week and I have four nights to work on her) part of this is to remove those old 3d letters and wanted to go back with chrome but having a hell of a time finding anything over 1".

Also as projects go I will be removing the late 90's aqua green stripe from the top and bottom of the boat as it has peeled a little and annoys me. I think it's the only thing on her that ages her at all. So it's coming off and lot of wax and bottom paint touch up is going on.
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Old 06-22-2011, 06:01 PM   #2
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Hey tackleshep,
Here is what I did to replace mine, black with gold shadow 3" tall. Regarding that wax, you might want to consider upgrading to Poliglow.... no buffing required!!
http://www.maxumownersclub.com/forum...xing-has-begun

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Old 06-22-2011, 08:45 PM   #3
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You tube has some pretty cool ideas....
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Old 06-23-2011, 03:17 AM   #4
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Ok Bella, I'm sold on the poly......do you remember where you ordered those letters/numbers. Are they just standard marine letters as I have a shop that I can get those cheap or are they special or 3d in some way?
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Old 06-23-2011, 03:27 AM   #5
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ok poly ordered in bulk. I hope they ship fast. I'm ready to give this a shot with the boat on dry land.
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Old 06-23-2011, 12:54 PM   #6
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Hey Tackleshep,

They are from: https://www.boat-lettering.com/order/ got them in two days. They are simple 3" black with gold shadowing which gives them a somewhat 3D look.

Regarding the Poliglow, read my post regarding the process. The best advice: The boat MUST be clean before application, all the wax MUST be removed, ONLY leave the stains that you want sealed in :-0

Let me know if you have any further ?'s

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Old 06-23-2011, 04:43 PM   #7
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wow - so they are not raised or 3d but just quality stickers with shadowing? Thats awesome my dock neighbor owns a printing company who can do all that......
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Old 06-23-2011, 04:45 PM   #8
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Regarding the polyglow I've watched the videos and read the material. it should be here early next week and I'm thinking that there is a girl at the marina who will wash boats for about 3 bucks a foot. I'm thinking about giving her the pre-treatment and letting her take a day and clean the hell out of it. I will then have the energy to go back, check for stains and still have the mental capacity to apply the sealant.
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