BoatNumberPlate.com
Inflatable Boat/RIB
Boat Number & Name Plate Installation Instructions
Materials Needed:
Available at local marine supply store (Boater’s
World, West Marine) or
1.
MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) or Acetone.
2.
Clean rags
3.
Masking tape
4.
Nitrile gloves
5.
Stiff Bristle Paint Brush.
6.
100 grit sandpaper
Available only at local marine supply store (Boater’s World, West Marine, etc.)
7.
Hypalon®
compatible glue. We recommend Bostik® One Part Inflatable Boat
Adhesive, West Marine ITEM #349202 or Boater’s World #365540145, or any similar
one or two part marine Hypalon®
adhesive or similar.
How to Install the Plate: Can be applied Inflated or
Deflated.
1.
If possible, install your plate away from direct sunlight,
humidity less than 70%, temperature 65-77F.
2.
Mask off the area where the plate is to be applied to help
prevent abrading, and getting MEK/Acetone and adhesive on the areas where the
plate will not be applied
3.
Using 100 grit sandpaper, abrade/scuff the fabric on the
boat. DO NOT SAND THE BACK OF THE BOAT NUMBER PLATES. Use caution to not cut into the threads
under the coating. You just need to
cut through the surface to allow the solvent and adhesive to penetrate. Wipe the surfaces with a clean rag to remove
grit and residue.
4.
Scrub the surface of the boat and the back of the plate with
MEK/Acetone applied to a clean rag. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for the safe use of the MEK/Acetone.
For proper adhesion the areas must be thoroughly cleaned and free of any
old glue or other foreign material.
NOTE: Acetone evaporates much faster than MEK.
To ensure proper cleaning, work in smaller areas and dampen rag more often.
5.
Wait 10 minutes.
6.
If necessary, a second cleaning may be required to ensure
the areas are thoroughly cleaned. Wait
10 minutes.
NOTE: Steps 7-13 are
designed for the use of Bostik® One Part Inflatable Boat Adhesive.
If another adhesive is used, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the
proper use.
7.
Using a stiff bristled brush, brush a thin layer of
adhesive to the boat area and the back of the plate. Be
sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the safe use of the
adhesive.
8.
Allow 20 minutes for the layer to dry.
9.
Brush a second thin layer of adhesive to the boat
area and the back of the plate.
10. Wait 5 minutes
and apply the plate. Start from one edge
and slowly lay the plate onto the glued area.
11. With the palm
of your hand, firmly rub the plate starting from the center to the edges to
ensure all air bubbles are removed and a good bond is achieved.
12. Wait at least 48 hours before use to ensure the adhesive is properly cured.
Notice to Purchaser – Limitation of Liability
BoatNumberPlate.com disclaims
liability for any damages and bodily injury from failure to heed warnings on
product labels and disclaims liability, in any case for any consequential
damages. Since the use of materials is
beyond the control of the Manufacturer, the Manufacturer shall not be
responsible for damages resulting from the use of any of the products. Manufacturer’s warranty is limited to
replacement of Plate or refund of purchase price on goods proven defective.
Questions or
comments: Call us toll-free
1-866-795-7661 or write us: Plate Feedback c/o boatnumberplate.com
Patent
Pending Hypalon®, and Bostik® are registered trademarks
of DuPont Performance Elastomers, and
Bostik Inc.