viper logo

[Steve Conger]

The Viper 640 insignia sticker that is on the boat near the stern was taken off my boat when the topsides were repainted by the previous owner.  Where can I get a replacement sticker or two??

[Olaf Bleck]

The Viper 640 insignia sticker that is on the boat near the stern was taken off my boat when the topsides were repainted by the previous owner.  Where can I get a replacement sticker or two??

Hi Steve,

You can download the logo vector line-art here:

http://forum.viper640.org/index.php?topic=319.0

If you want the Viper640 part, that probably can be photoshopped pretty easily unless someone has a vector file:

http://www.boattraining.com/media/sales/640-logo.jpg


Then, just send it to any vinyl sticker shop (i.e. sign maker) and they'll make them up for you out of whatever color you want and any size. 

I suppose Rondar would have some pre-made, but not necessarily easy to have sent.

The cheap way if you have time is to print the logo to the size you want it, make a stencil, and then you can just paint it on your boat.

[Drew Harper]

Hi Steve,

Rondar has Vinyl in stock in England. Some is enroute to the West Coast in two weeks.

It is pretty easy to have the logo made by any vinyl shop.

Here's the art in .eps format which the printer will want.

[Eric Vigrass]

I can make those Stevie

[Steve Conger]

Cool, what do I need to get for you to get them started?  I think you should delay your honeymoon until you get them done.  That was a fun wedding....Eric a

[Olaf Bleck]

By the way, the way to get old vinyl stickers off is to use "xylol", some nasty stuff that comes in a can at the home depot paint department.

Soak some in a rag, wipe it generously on the stickers, and wait 5-10 min.  They should just peel off if you're delicate with them.  Repeat if not.

The stuff sort of softens the brittle vinyl and also soaks through to the adhesive and dissolves it.  Works great for old bow numbers too.

[Drew Harper]

I just peel them and use goof off. Not nasty at all.

Eric...you in the Vinyl biz now? If so, send me your info. We buy that stuff all the time.

[Olaf Bleck]

I just peel them and use goof off. Not nasty at all.

Hehe,   _IF_ you can peel them...!  Xylol will take off even the most brittle, sun-baked ancient stickers in a snap.  Your fingernails will thank you.

(If you can peel them, no need.)

[Drew Harper]

Whatever you do, make sure you wear an organic vapor respirator when using Xylene (Xylol). Nasty shit.

[Olaf Bleck]

Whatever you do, make sure you wear an organic vapor respirator when using Xylene (Xylol). Nasty shit.

As they say, use at your own risk.  For limited applications, I'm good with "use in well ventilated area (i.e. outside), avoid breathing fumes".  Still kicking. But I can count on one hand the number of times I've used the stuff.  If you're regularly mixing epoxy and related boat-building materials, a respirator is something you should own.  It's all about exposure levels.

Anyway, use common sense is rule #1.