Max Jens Odgaard
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- Nov 7, 2021
- 13
- Boat Info
- 400 Express Cruiser 1993
- Engines
- Twin CAT 3116
Just bought a 400 EC 1993, here is what my wife and I did during a long weekend.... 100usd spent, and some verbally fights in the process 
Grips from Ikea 60usd,.... Wood foil, paint, led approx. 40usd
What you need is heatgun, a stanley knife, and a plastic spatula to remove trapped bubbles (they sell a kit where you buy the foil). remember to deep clean objects before applying. Dont heat when applying on flat surfaces, only where area bends/curves.
I used DC-fix brand, but my guess is any brand will do. Remember to buy more than enough foil, becuz it takes a few sheets to crack the code....
When heated the foil becomes elastic, dont stretch it too much, if doing so the colour also get stretched and the area will look/appear more pale/white. buy an extra roll of foil, if the production stops and you need a repair later on....And most importantly..... If you have the time to do it yourself, then do it yourself!! leave your wife out of it, even though she knows shes the expert....
Grips from Ikea 60usd,.... Wood foil, paint, led approx. 40usd
What you need is heatgun, a stanley knife, and a plastic spatula to remove trapped bubbles (they sell a kit where you buy the foil). remember to deep clean objects before applying. Dont heat when applying on flat surfaces, only where area bends/curves.
I used DC-fix brand, but my guess is any brand will do. Remember to buy more than enough foil, becuz it takes a few sheets to crack the code....
When heated the foil becomes elastic, dont stretch it too much, if doing so the colour also get stretched and the area will look/appear more pale/white. buy an extra roll of foil, if the production stops and you need a repair later on....And most importantly..... If you have the time to do it yourself, then do it yourself!! leave your wife out of it, even though she knows shes the expert....
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