Section 12
HULL / BODY
Sub-Section 01
(ADJUSTMENT AND REPAIR)
12-01-14
If decal tears while pulling off, it has to be heated
for a few seconds longer. If decal tends to stretch
while pulling off, stop heating and wait a few sec-
onds to let it cool, then peel it off.
Installation
There are 2 types of decals used on watercraft.
One has a protective film on back side and the
other has a protective film on both sides.
They are used on 3 types of materials ; plastic,
gelcoat and metal.
DECALS HAVING A PROTECTIVE FILM ON
BACK SIDE ONLY
These decals usually contain written information
(ex. : warning) and are used on gelcoat or metal.
Clean surface with a good solvent such as
ACRYLICLEAN DX 330 from PPG or equivalent
(refer to manufacturer instructions).
Using a pencil and the decal as a template, mark
the area where decal will be located.
Remove half of the decal back protective film and
align decal with marks. Start sticking it from cen-
ter and remove the other half of the film to stick it
completely. Carefully squeegee decal beginning
at center and working outward using, firm, short,
overlapping strokes.
DECALS HAVING A PROTECTIVE FILM ON
BOTH SIDES
These decals usually contain graphics and are
used on gelcoat or plastic.
INSTALLATION ON GELCOAT
Clean surface with a good solvent such as ACRY-
LI-CLEAN DX 330 from PPG or equivalent (refer to
manufacturer instructions).
For best result apply an activator (P / N 293 530
036) to prepare the surface using a clean cloth.
After a few seconds, when the activator evapo-
rates, the surface is ready.
Using a pencil and the decal as a template mark
the area where decal will be located.
For better adhesion a dry application is recom-
mended, however, to ease decal installation a
mild solution of soapy water can be sprayed over
surface where decal will be installed.
Remove back protective film from decal and align
decal with marks. When well aligned squeegee
decal beginning at center and working outward
using firm, short, overlapping strokes.
Remove front protective film once decal has ad-
hered to hull.
Installation on Plastic (Storage Cover)
Clean surface with isopropyl alcohol.
Using a pencil and the decal as a template, mark
the area where decal will be located.
Apply an activator (P / N 293 530 036) to prepare
the surface using a clean cloth. After a few sec-
onds, when the activator evaporates, the surface
is ready.
CAUTION : Do not use soapy water to lo-
cate decal on plastic parts.
Remove back protective film from decal and care-
fully align decal with marks. When well aligned
squeegee decal beginning at center and working
outward using firm, short, overlapping strokes.
Remove front protective film once decal has ad-
hered.
HULL AND BODY REPAIR
General
Gelcoat is the smooth and durable cosmetic finish
which coats the fiberglass hull and body of a Sea-
Doo watercraft. It also provides a protective barri-
er against water and sun. It consists of a mixture
of resin, pigment (coloring), fillers, monomers and
catalyst which is sprayed into the mold.
The body and hull of the Sea-Doo are constructed
of chopped fiberglass, saturated with resin. It is
sprayed on the layer of gelcoat along with pieces
of fiberglass mat, cloth and woven rowing which
are added at required areas. This type of construc-
tion is very accommodating for high quality re-
pairs. With patience, the proper techniques and
materials, a damaged area can be restored to an
original finish.
NOTE :
Fiberglass repair kit is available
through automotive or marine suppliers.
Gelcoat repair kits are available through regular
channel. Refer to SERVICE TOOLS AND PROD-
UCTS 01-03.
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