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GatorWraps wrapped both a Monaco RV and Ranger bass boat in Avery’s Easy Apply RS Vinyl. Graphics printed on a Mutoh ValueJet. take his boats wrapped in Avery RS out every week with no problems. RVs also have their wrapping challenges, which can be avoided. Most RVs have caulking around the blade and cut around the whole thing, which is time consuming. If a customer is planning to wrap their RV, RVs without caulking are available. After the wrap is complete, experts come in and re-seal or re-caulk over the wrap. to have graphics on their boats. Instead of painting it, the alternative is the wrap, and when you change sponsors you can easily change the wrap.” Fully Committed “You need to make sure you hook the boat up to the back of the RV, so you can see if the graphics match up. You have to think about the height of the boat and the height of the RV.” —Mike Faulkner, VP, GatorWraps The vehicle wrap business is not for the feint of heart. It can’t merely be an on-the-side service. Both Voegele and Schiltz can attest that full commitment is the key to success. “I am the biggest advocate for people getting into the wrap business. However, you must be willing to invest the time and money to get the right equipment and the right shop,” explains Voegele. He continues, “Your reputation will determine your future. If you try to wrap using small printers or plan to wrap in the alley behind your shop, you won’t be able to produce the quality your customers sides of windows and vinyl does not adhere to caulking. When a wrap is installed over caulking, it creates a big bubble. Then you have to take a razor After offering RV wraps, boat wrapping was the next logical step for GatorWraps. Explains Faulkner, “Everyone wants to customize everything. That’s the reason why this business works. For professional fisherman, they get all these sponsors and are paid Circle 37 on FREE Product Info Card www.digitaloutput.net Circle 7 on FREE Product Info Card March 2008 Digital Output 33 http://www.noritsu.com http://www.mge-us.com http://www.mge-us.com http://www.digitaloutput.net

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