Best way to attach Logo on Boat exterior?

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My Doral logo on the starboard side of my boat above the rub rail and near the stern became loose last season resulting in me removing it so it didn't become lost "at sea".

I want re-attach it, and would like some suggestions as to what would be the best method?

It would appear that there was some sort of adhesive holding the Logo on.It could of been some kind of double sided sticky tape?

The link below will show some pictures of this Doral Logo I'm speaking of.

http://www.boatered.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=113270

Thanks for your help,
Mike.
 
I put one back on an older Carver for a friend and used 3M 5200. Still holding strong several yrs later.
 
Mike,

I can't tell from the pictures if the logo is solid or if the letters are dye cut.

Most of the decals are attached by means of an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive. Some are applied to a film whereas others are applied to foam. This in turn has a release liner which covers the adhesive backing. The release liner is simply removed by the installer and the decals are bonded to the underlying substrate.

In your case, I would contact Doral to see if you can order a replacement. If that isn't possible, I would contact a good automotive paint and supply store. They can probably suggest either a film adhesive or a spray applied PSA adhesive. If you logo is die cut, apply masking tape onto the front of the logo prior to spraying the PSA. It will keep the adhesive off the good surface.

Bob
 
Thanks Gregory and Bob for your replies....

Bob, in your opinion do you feel the 3M 5200 would do an adequate job holding the Doral Logo on my hullside?

The Logo itself is in great shape. All the letters in the word Doral are one piece. They are not individual letters attached to the hull.

I was hoping to buy an appropriate adhesive this week so that I may re-attach the Logo while our boat is still on blocks. Next week it should be floating......

Thanks again,
Mike.
 
Mike,

I wouldn't use 5200 for attaching your logo. The 5200 doesn't have any UV stabilizers. It's going to turn yellow. Plus, the viscosity is too high. You're not going to be able to get a uniform bondline. Plus, you'll have to tape the logo in place until the 5200 cures. Probably make a mess.

You want a product that's going to set up fast, be relatively thin so that you get a consistent uniform bondline. The product should give you good adhesion around the perimeter of the logo so that it doesn't start to peel, etc. You could use a tape or liquid.

Again, my suggestion would be to take your logo to a good automotive paint and body shop supply store and explain what you want to do. They should be able to offer you several alternative products designed for trim bonding. You can find them in the yellow pages. These shops supply most of the body shops in the area with products.

Bob
 
Mike,

I just had another thought. You might want to contact a local sign shop who does vinyl lettering (like boat lettering) and explain your situation to them. They might be able to help with an adhesive.

Basically, the film adhesives are supplied to industry by conversion coaters. They purchase bulk adhesive from the major manufacturers like Fuller, National Starch, Bostik, Findlay, etc. and apply a controlled amount to films or tapes. This product is then supplied to numerous industries.

Bob
 
yup, held it in place for a day with duct tape. Didn't make a mess and can't even see the 5200 under the logo. Doesn't take much under each letter.
 
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