2000, 1800xr "MAXUM" 1.5 x 40.5 graphics set

[vettestrings]

Visited our local Sea Ray dealer and they can't help. Searched online and came away pretty much "confused."

Only need the large lettering. Has anyone found a legitimate source for these letter graphics? I would accept either gold or silver.

Thanks.

[jimq26]

Link - Maxum decal | eBay

[vettestrings]

Spoke with the folks at GLSkippers and have some "okay" news. They had the foam-filled MAXUM graphic but only in silver (mine are gold) and the height dimensions are "close."

So ... a double set is on the way and we'll try to make them work. Biggest concern will be a "shadow" from the original letters showing from behind the new. Think I can live with the silver if not too contrasting with the other gold colored lettering.

GLSkippers will accept a return if not packaging disturbed.

Thanks for the help.

Fingers crossed.

[mmwjr]

Originally Posted by vettestrings

Spoke with the folks at GLSkippers and have some "okay" news. They had the foam-filled MAXUM graphic but only in silver (mine are gold) and the height dimensions are "close."

So ... a double set is on the way and we'll try to make them work. Biggest concern will be a "shadow" from the original letters showing from behind the new. Think I can live with the silver if not too contrasting with the other gold colored lettering.

GLSkippers will accept a return if not packaging disturbed.

Thanks for the help.

Fingers crossed.

Thanks for posting your findings.

[vettestrings]

Letters arrived and installed. Original were gold and these are silver but, other than not matching the smaller 1800xr letters, they look great!

Removing the old one was easy once I figured out they were coming off in three layers. The last "adhesive" layer was a bit stubborn - I ended up using a 1" metal putty knife very carefully, followed by a little Naphtha and finished with a waxing.

Interesting, my biggest concern before starting was making sure I covered any "shadowing" from the old letters. Turned out there was essentially none. Then my biggest problem was proper placement. Eventually I saw just enough to line up the new appliques and on they went.

Note: I used a rag with just a bit of Naphtha to both press the letters in to place but also remove some residual adhesive from the surface. Now doubt dirt and crud could have accumulate otherwise.