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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-07-2012, 3:51 PM
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taking the wakesetter of the sides and tinting the windows. I keep going back and forth. Thoughts?
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Join Date: Jun 2007
08-07-2012, 3:56 PM
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Do it, Do it, Do it
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Join Date: May 2006
08-07-2012, 4:02 PM
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I second
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08-07-2012, 4:05 PM
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Sooooo much better without the transformer decals...
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Join Date: Nov 2010
08-07-2012, 4:49 PM
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I was bored and did a crude photoshop job for you. Here is an idea what it would look like without the graphic and tinted windows
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-07-2012, 4:54 PM
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Thank you, I appreciate that! It looks really good. I guess I might be borrowing my wife's hairdryer this weekend...hopefully they come off easy!
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Portland to Boston
08-07-2012, 5:00 PM
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Love the look without the decals. Malibu's lines are fantastic
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Join Date: Jul 2012
08-07-2012, 6:21 PM
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Id go for it... Ive seen a few Wake Setters without them and I think it gives the boat a much cleaner look. Looks my fancy and streamline compared to the bold and goudy wake setter emblems.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
08-07-2012, 7:35 PM
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I actually had better luck removing my decals by leaving it in the sun for an hour. I tried the hair dryer first but, decided it was way easier and came off more uniformly with the sun method. My two cents. Try both ways and see.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
08-07-2012, 7:36 PM
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Up to you!
I personally prefer with decals! One thing to consider, is if you are selling the boat anytime soon, I'd keep them. Pulling them decreases the value of the boat to most people.
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Join Date: Nov 2010
08-07-2012, 8:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tommyg
Thank you, I appreciate that! It looks really good. I guess I might be borrowing my wife's hairdryer this weekend...hopefully they come off easy!
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You are quite welcome.
Another thing to consider is how long has the boat sat in the sun. If the gel coat has faded any, you might still be able to see the "wakesetter" letters since the gel coat under the stickers won't be faded. The boat is newer and looks to be very well taken care of, so it is probably a non-issue.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-07-2012, 8:58 PM
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yup, the boat is only 4 months old and has been stored in the shade, so I'm pretty sure we're good. Maybe I'll pull her out on Saturday when it's supposed to be warm and see if the sun will make it any easier to just pull 'em right off.
My personal preference is truly 50/50, but i'm not a big fan of the bubble stickers on the Malibu, and would rather not have to deal with them...we've already had a few issues with them.
As for resale...we just sold our last boat after 10 years of ownership. Pretty sure we'll have this one for a good long time. Can always add stickers back down the road is what i'm thinking. Easier to put 'em back on in 5 years than take them off in 5 years.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
08-07-2012, 9:03 PM
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Looks better without the wakesetter decals, those decals anyways. I would go clean with just the MAlibu chrome logo like seth mocked it up like. If you decide to add the wakesetter back on consider doing the 2007 silver edition wakesetter decal. I think it is much better looking than the one that is on your boat currently. Peter may be right but I bet the difference is very negligable. If you think going clean is hurting the value it isn't like you can't just buy new one's.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
08-07-2012, 9:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
08-07-2012, 9:18 PM
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Only 4 months old? No prob. They'll come right off. Might wanna get a plastic putty knife but, your fingernails will do just as well. I see by your profile that you went to the dark side after having a Nautique. :-) That is gonna look awesome when you tint and pull the decals. Cool boat.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-08-2012, 4:13 AM
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lol....LOVED our Nautique, it was like a member of the family. Just got a smokin' deal on the 'Bu that I couldn't pass up. Enjoying the dark side too though :-)
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Join Date: Mar 2010
08-08-2012, 8:17 AM
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I think it looks very sharp without the decals, but you can not go wrong either way.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-08-2012, 8:55 AM
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btw...has anyone had a good experience with Rocky Mountain tint in Livermore? I'm looking for a good place close to Walnut Creek.
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Join Date: Mar 2008
08-08-2012, 1:44 PM
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Pull em off. Sooner the better. I waited a year and half and didn't have too much fading but I also have a white boat. I like the classic lines as well.
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Join Date: Apr 2011
08-08-2012, 1:46 PM
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Agreed! Pull em off!
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-08-2012, 4:32 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement guys, you gave me the final push I needed. Incredibly hot day today in the 'hood, so I cut out of a meeting, threw on some shorts, and went to work. Stickers are now off, will post some pics this weekend.
Now I just gotta find a good window tinter. Guy in Livermore has a waiting list out to September, and Acme Tunes & Tops is a long drive and 2x the price of Rocky Mountain. Got a feeling that window tinting will add a really nice touch.
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Join Date: Oct 2008
08-08-2012, 9:48 PM
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Rocky Mountain does excellent work. I know a lot of people that won't use anybody but them for their vehicles.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
08-08-2012, 10:27 PM
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There has to be a bunch of good window tinting places near you. You live in a very populated area with plenty of high end cars-half of which have tinted widows. Otherwise have patience and wait for the highly recommended local place. No one is gonna laugh at you because your windows aren't tinted. Your boat already looks cool. Do this stuff in the off season and enjoy it on the water while it's warm. My two cents.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-13-2012, 8:28 AM
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very happy with how it turned out.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
08-13-2012, 8:34 AM
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Looks outstanding.
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08-13-2012, 10:09 AM
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Nice. Looks way better. Super clean
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
08-13-2012, 11:33 AM
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Lookin good. I'm surprised more people don't do this. The wakesetter text is often way too gaudy.
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Join Date: Apr 2011
08-13-2012, 11:59 AM
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sick!
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Join Date: Apr 2005
08-13-2012, 12:07 PM
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Good job.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
08-13-2012, 4:00 PM
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thanks guys!
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