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.
Available only at local marine supply store (Boater’s World, West Marine, etc.)
6. PVC Adhesive.
We recommend Polymarine Brand One Part Inflatable Boat PVC Adhesive,
West Marine ITEM #492556, Boater’s World #365540152, or any similar one or two
part marine pvc adhesive.
How to Install the Plate: Can be applied Inflated or Deflated.
1.
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 getting MEK/Acetone and adhesive on the areas where the plate will not
be applied
3.
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.
4.
Wait 10 minutes.
5. If necessary, a second cleaning may be required to ensure the areas are thoroughly cleaned. Wait 10 minutes.
NOTE:
Steps 6-12 are designed for the use of Polymarine One Part Inflatable
Boat PVC Adhesive. If another adhesive is used, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for the proper use.
6.
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.
7.
Allow 20 minutes for the layer to dry.
8.
Brush a second thin layer of adhesive to the boat
area and the back of the plate.
9.
Wait 2-3 minutes and apply the plate. Start from one edge and slowly lay the plate
onto the glued area.
10. 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.
11. Wait at least
48 hours before use to ensure the adhesive is properly cured.
12. Your plate is
now installed and ready for use.
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