Z1 Graphics falling off

[Ryder]

I have a brand new Z1. After 3 days on lake the graphics are peeling off. Any pointers?

[bigdaddy_houseboater]

Sounds like an epidemic with the Z1 graphics.

[Nobody]

Yes!
A. The decals have a shelf life
B. The decals must be stored in a climate controlled room or shelf life diminishes.
C. Application is critical. Often times applicator technician will put too much soap in the water solution. (more is not better)
D. This is an issue with many boats. So when you get the, "huh" reply, just give them the "huh" look back.
E. Adhesive was not 3M.

[lalh20]

my problem is because gasoline is apparently the best decal remover in the world. have you gotten the gas shower yet??

[chpthril]

Yes!
A. The decals have a shelf life
B. The decals must be stored in a climate controlled room or shelf life diminishes.
C. Application is critical. Often times applicator technician will put too much soap in the water solution. (more is not better)
D. This is an issue with many boats. So when you get the, "huh" reply, just give them the "huh" look back.
E. Adhesive was not 3M.

F. Its under warranty, dont sweat it.

[knelems]

Just call your dealer and have them order you new ones under warranty,no big deal like Mike stated.

[skippabcool]

How long are the graphics warrentied? I know that mine were coming off and the original owner tried to have them warrentied and was told no. There may have been more to it that I don't know as well.

[rsjtmann]

Mine started coming off from the first time too. The factory trimmed them up for me but yesterday they were very noticeable in the water to. Factory said they would replace them but let's wait to end of season. I'm good with that.

[Kvon]

My graphics are falling off also. I just changed mine out this summer from the 08 graphic to the freeride . I have had the boat in the water 2 times and the second time I actually ripped the sticker . My guys at Texas Tige are trying to see what they can do for me since the manufacture didn't install mine. Texas Tige always hooks me up!!

It does make me sad that I spent all of that money and they are pealing now. We will see what happens but I do love the look of the freeride vs what I had.

Best of luck getting your graphics fixed

[Ryder]

Thanks,

My dealer is ordering me new ones. Currently I have the Vector graphic which seems crappy. I am going to switch to the Freestyle graphic. Problem is my dealer is in Lake Ozarks, me Colorado Springs, nearest dealership in Denver but not sure if they will install or not. Is this something I can do on my own?

[NICKYPOO]

I say let em fall. Or do something custom. Support your local sticker guy. They'll usually do a better job for less.

[NICKYPOO]

my problem is because gasoline is apparently the best decal remover in the world. have you gotten the gas shower yet??

You gotta find the right pumps. The ones without the rubber boot are usually the ones that won't splash.

[Kvon]

I installed my stickers and it was actually very simple. Make sure to clean the wax down to insure you get a good install. Use a spray bottle with a couple of drops of dish soap.

Put the graphic up and tape it with painters tape to make sure you have it in the right spot. Cut the tape with a razor from the graphic leaving the piece that was holding it up to be used as your guide when you install. Make sure to have a something to push the water out of the sticker and to help avoid having any air bubbles. Then let it sit over night and then remove the backing. Wa la new graphics.

It was a pretty fun little project.

[rsjtmann]

Ok, after 3 days on the water at Lake LBJ my graphics look like poo poo! Every time I pulled into to a marina people pointed them out about them coming off. Some of the smaller ones even came off. The larger ones are peeled back. They look like stickers that have more of a static cling instead of a glue cling. Real thin decals for ones who that run in the water all the time.