How well do stickers adhere to the Malibu Kayaks? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dbarnett66 · 11-12-2012, 08:26 PM

I found a website based company that creates personalized stickers that will have my alias "DanoDog, Lakeside, CA" for about 35 bucks with an airbrushed effect. The product uses 3M Controltac vinyl. Will this stick on an X-Factor? I hate throw $35 out the window if it fails to stick properly. I did try to search but I did not find specific references to vinyl. Thanks in advance.

jorluivil · 11-12-2012, 08:47 PM

whats the website?

p.s.

I don't have a boo so I don't know how well it will stick

dbarnett66 · 11-12-2012, 08:51 PM

http://www.kayakid.com/index.html

Iceman · 11-13-2012, 09:07 AM

You will need to do some prep work on the MK to make it stick well. Malibu molds are shot peened creating a dimpled surface. This makes them look better in the long run as you don't see every rub mark.

You would need to sand/smooth out the area you want to adhere the sticker. There is a dedicated area to place stickers, find the smooth rectangle along the side.

2X12 sticker for $35.........ouch!

StinkyMatt · 11-13-2012, 09:35 AM

Not sure if the quality is the same but they usually have a stand at the mall. They will design and print out stickers on the spot, much cheaper.

dbarnett66 · 11-13-2012, 10:11 AM

Thanks for the information. I will check to see if I can get better pricing at the mall. I found a website that said you could also use a hair dryer to warm up the sanded area to make it stick better.

11-12-2012, 08:26 PM	#1
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	How well do stickers adhere to the Malibu Kayaks? I found a website based company that creates personalized stickers that will have my alias "DanoDog, Lakeside, CA" for about 35 bucks with an airbrushed effect. The product uses 3M Controltac vinyl. Will this stick on an X-Factor? I hate throw $35 out the window if it fails to stick properly. I did try to search but I did not find specific references to vinyl. Thanks in advance.

11-12-2012, 08:47 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	whats the website? p.s. I don't have a boo so I don't know how well it will stick __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

11-13-2012, 09:07 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	You will need to do some prep work on the MK to make it stick well. Malibu molds are shot peened creating a dimpled surface. This makes them look better in the long run as you don't see every rub mark. You would need to sand/smooth out the area you want to adhere the sticker. There is a dedicated area to place stickers, find the smooth rectangle along the side. 2X12 sticker for $35.........ouch! __________________

11-12-2012, 08:51 PM	#3
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	http://www.kayakid.com/index.html

11-13-2012, 09:35 AM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Not sure if the quality is the same but they usually have a stand at the mall. They will design and print out stickers on the spot, much cheaper.

11-13-2012, 10:11 AM	#6
dbarnett66 Danodog Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lakeside, CA Posts: 155	Thanks for the information. I will check to see if I can get better pricing at the mall. I found a website that said you could also use a hair dryer to warm up the sanded area to make it stick better.