Opinions on vinyl wrapping a small fiberglass boat

Lots of boats are being wrapped these days, pretty sure a 3M marine grade wrap would hold up on the sides of the hull. The bottom will coated with gator glide

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vinyl wrap is easy to peel off such as something going into, or if it is constantly being hit with water spray, the water will peel it.

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Not true. If you use the proper vinyl and apply it correctly it will hold up just fine. I know of an offshore boat that has had a wrap on for 7 years now and the water hasn't "peeled it".

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gasoline will destroy and peel vinyl wrap, as in gas spills leaks.

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Gas will only destroy cheap calendared vinyl. High quality cast vinyl with an overlaminate, or a vinyl like 3M 1080 series will be just fine if gas spills on it.

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vinyl wrap can only go on over smooth clean dust free sealed surfaces so it needs to be finished, primed, and painted, before you wrap it.

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Smooth primed surface is fine for a wrap. It doesn't have to be painted as long as it is sealed with primer and smooth. For a glass boat just make sure the surface is smooth and there isn't any wax on it.


To the OP, if you are using the textured carbon fiber style wrap keep in mind it holds dirt and mud so it's hard to clean compared to a regular vinyl. Also, I would go with a more reputable brand than vivid (3M, Arlon, Avery). I wouldn't go below the water line, but if you have to then make sure you use an edge sealing tape or glue. Take your time and be patient. Use a heat gun or torch to help with the application. The hardest part is going to be where the boat starts to turn to the point on the bow.

high grade vinyl regardless of brand will hold up...


IF you start with a pristine surface.....


bad surface... no dice....

For top vinyl 6 per sq foot...

labor 5 per sq foot...

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