OEM pinstriping for 88 268 DA. ? ?

[Jack W. Williamson]

Would anybody have a source for the red pinstriping I'm needing? I want this beautiful classic to be showroom!!!
I'm loving this boat!!

 

[Ottawamerc]

Only place I was able to find any was at a graphics shop, they would have to screen print it at $$$$ I did find the exact pin stripe on line but of course it was obsolete and out of stock If you have any luck let me know!

 

[Jack W. Williamson]

Thanks buddy!

 

[fwebster]

I have restored several project boats in the past, mostly Nautiques, Whalers, Cobalts and smaller go-fasts and I long ago gave up on matching factory striping. I use a mobile service that works out of his van caters to car dealers. He uses 3M products and has some very unique methods and short cuts for odd sizes/widths. The last one I did was a Ski Nautique witth some significant damage and chafing from a steel boat lift on the deck. I priced OEM stripes which were available, but were shown as new old stock. I was worried about 15 year old stripes and adhesive so I call the car guy. I did the glass work and sprayed the AwlGrip on the deck and hull and he did all the striping....he did it; he didn't just send me a roll of material in the mail. His cost was $150 cash vs. $430 for the new old stock stripe kit from the dealer 95 miles away.

My advice is to explore other than OEM options. The chances of new-old stock striping being a match to the original on a 30 year old boat is slim due to fading and weathering on both the boat and the new striping.

 

[Jack W. Williamson]

Perfectly sensible. Thanks for the great remark.
Jack