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csuggs
07-02-2009, 06:15 AM
Just thought I'd share some pics of the new look for my 86 Sunsport. I got the new wave decals from non other than Jim Jackson at Viper Customs ($30 per set) and then I decided to update the original "supra" decal with the current lettering. A local sign shop made the decals for me ($16 per set). I also have a new decal for the transom which I will share a picture of after I get it applied.
Prior to the new decals, I used 3M Perfect-it II rubbing compound followed by a good coat of carnauba wax. It's not a showroom finish, but definitely an improvement!
mapleleaf
07-02-2009, 07:28 AM
Yes guy! Those decals are great, along with the boats finish, I finally finished working on the portside of mine, it makes all the difference......
87SunSportMikeyD
07-02-2009, 08:37 AM
Wow!!! Those really look great! Your old wave was GONE hehe. So how did you do it? Did you cut along the edges of the old wave and then peel it off? And how did you get the old text off, was it a sticker on top of the colored stripe that you could just peel off?? Awesome!!!
saltare inverts
07-02-2009, 09:10 AM
Looks great. I like using the new font, kinda old school with the wave and new school with the font.
csuggs
07-02-2009, 09:17 AM
Yeah - old wave was completely gone! When I tried to peel it off, it just crumbled, so I heated a little with the heat gun to soften it up, then peeled very carefully using a fresh blade. The old supra decals are just vinyl on top of the colored vinyl tape, so they peeled off very easily, without heat. Then I use the rubbing compound on everything, including the stripes, applied wax, and I was ready for the new decals.
csuggs
07-02-2009, 09:17 AM
Looks great. I like using the new font, kinda old school with the wave and new school with the font.

That's what I was hoping for, a little old, and a little new.
:D
chautauquasun
07-02-2009, 09:43 AM
Just thought I'd share some pics of the new look for my 86 Sunsport. I got the new wave decals from non other than Jim Jackson at Viper Customs ($30 per set) and then I decided to update the original "supra" decal with the current lettering. A local sign shop made the decals for me ($16 per set). I also have a new decal for the transom which I will share a picture of after I get it applied.
Prior to the new decals, I used 3M Perfect-it II rubbing compound followed by a good coat of carnauba wax. It's not a showroom finish, but definitely an improvement!

That looks great Clint...I am hoping to put mine on this weekend. No doubt you got a better deal than I did through viper on the decals. I started cleaning the teak on mine and hope to get the new decals on. I will send you pics of mine as well.
Montgomery
07-02-2009, 10:39 AM
Hell yeah dude looks great
Okie Boarder
07-02-2009, 11:42 AM
That looks really good!
Curtis
07-03-2009, 03:51 PM
How quick was the response from the guys at viper??...I contacted via e-mail and got one back saying he would send me some pics of graphics that would fit my boat....3 weeks later still nothing?...Maybe i just need to get a phone number out there..anyone have it???
TayTay
07-03-2009, 04:42 PM
The one I have is 1-865-388-4096
csuggs
07-03-2009, 05:56 PM
The one I have is 1-865-388-4096

Yep - That's it!
csuggs
07-03-2009, 06:13 PM
WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!!

New decals, all rubbed out and waxed. Ready for nap!
chautauquasun
07-03-2009, 11:16 PM
Clint...your boat looks fantastic! I seems like I keep working on mine but still can get it looking like that. Kudos to you on all of the hard work. It really looks good.
87SunSportMikeyD
07-05-2009, 08:38 AM
Yes I agree completly with 318070574214 that Clints boat looks scooerkekeokawesome!

You even polished your supratrapps didn't you??? Hehehe and showing off that removable swim platform again too, huh? ;) ;) Nice work!!!
saltare inverts
07-05-2009, 08:41 AM
Who has imfo on getting those removable platform brackets? Boat looks smooth.
csuggs
07-05-2009, 01:27 PM
Thanks guys for the compliments - I guess hard work does pay off once in a while!
Saltare - the platform brackets came from none-other-than Jim Jackson at Viper Customs. Other info is in the following thread:
http://supraboats.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=3709
csuggs
07-17-2009, 03:18 PM
Started wetsanding the upper half of the boat last night. The previous owner did a fantastic job caring for the teak, but let the teak oil run onto the gelcoat and dry - creating a stained mess. Now I have to wetsand the oil off with 1200, polish with 3M Perfect-It and apply carnauba wax. Will try to be finished tonight so the boat is ready for another weekend!:cool:
mapleleaf
07-18-2009, 08:07 AM
Wow that thing looks great!, the teak back rail looks awesome......I mean really the whole thing is awesome!!!!!
mapleleaf
07-18-2009, 08:09 AM
Clint...your boat looks fantastic! I seems like I keep working on mine but still can get it looking like that. Kudos to you on all of the hard work. It really looks good.

It takes lots of time!!!! I'm part way through, and it just keeps getting better, keep at it, it's sooooo worth it !!!!
Montgomery
07-18-2009, 09:56 AM
I love the color of blue on the Wave and SUPRA with you color scheme . . . . Very Nice ;)
csuggs
07-18-2009, 03:44 PM
Thanks guys for all the compliments - it's encouraging to hear! The blue wave is the original color blue to match the blue on the water line and the "Supra" I thought would look cool matching the wave.
I finished sanding and waxing the deck today, then I re-oiled some of the teak. It's not a professional job, but I'll have to say that I'm pretty darn happy with it! Hope to get her out later this afternoon/early evening for a short run after the wind dies off.
csuggs
07-21-2009, 06:16 AM
Some pics after wet sanding and oiling the teak.
mapleleaf
07-21-2009, 07:09 AM
I know it requires a lot of maintenance, but your teak looks amazing!!! Especially that cap on the windshield, looks awesome!!!
michael hunter
07-21-2009, 08:44 AM
csuggs
That's a good job looks beautiful. Once you get the teak nice its easy to maintain it.
Just oil it twice a year.
Blackntan90
07-21-2009, 04:54 PM
Beutiful! I have to agree with Mapleleaf on that windshield- very classy indeed! Acually, everything looks great, going to have to build a jumpseat like yours- the one between the driver and observer. I like the Sunsports alot!
Salty87
07-21-2009, 05:08 PM
looks sharp, classy....great job!
87SunSportMikeyD
07-21-2009, 06:48 PM
Lovin it!! She's a looker!!!
mapleleaf
07-21-2009, 11:05 PM
I've been told that if you cut the tung oil with turpintine 50/50 first coat, 75/25 second and so on, it'll help the oil penetrate deeper into the wood....prolonging finish.....
Blackntan90
07-23-2009, 05:21 PM
Maple, my mom told me to oil teak, once a day for a week, once a week for a month, once a month for a year. That sounds like a lot of work and teak oil to me, but she's the one that got me into boating(and you too, dad) so maybe I'll try it!
mapleleaf
07-23-2009, 07:55 PM
I didn't always listen to my parents....That time in my life also ended a while ago!!!