Catalina 34 Trim Plate

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RobertSchuldenfrei

Hi Forum Members,

Well my obsessive compulsive tendencies have kicked in again.  While in the middle of making "pretty" aboard Esprit du Vent, I tried to "spruce up" the trim plates on the combing.  First I tried hobby-shop black enamel and a fine brush.  The trim plate is so pitted that the paint ran down the sides of the letter top into the "valley" below.  Cleaned that up.  Now I am thinking about press-on black vinyl cut out with an X-Acto knife.  That will be hard for me to do, so I am looking for suggestions.  I would love to buy a replacement, but I could not find a source and I doubt there is one.

If I have to go the X-Acto route, I can correct the photo such that I can get the letters the right shape.  The angle the photo was take from has led to a prospective distortion, but I can fix that.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Bob
Robert Schuldenfrei
Esprit du Vent - #422

mtullier

I use a black paint pen from an industrial supply store.  Works well.  Grainger or Fastenall. 
Mike

Stu Jackson

A thick Sharpie, black or brown.
Stu Jackson, C34 IA Secretary, #224 1986, "Aquavite"  Cowichan Bay, BC  Maple Bay Marina  SR/FK, M25, Rocna 10 (22#) (NZ model)

"There is no problem so great that it can't be solved."

Paulus

I ordered new ones from Catalina Direct, about 1 month ago. 
Paul
Cool Change 1989 #944

RobertSchuldenfrei

Quote from: Paulus on March 17, 2013, 09:22:41 AM
I ordered new ones from Catalina Direct, about 1 month ago. 
Paul

I looked on Catalina Direct, but must have missed it.  Could you post the URL?  Much better then paint on 25 year old plastic.  Thanks,  Bob
Robert Schuldenfrei
Esprit du Vent - #422

Paulus

I did not find it on their web site.  I called them directly and ordered it over the phone.  I looked for the invoice but can't seem to find it.  I think they cost me around  $38.
Paul
Cool Change 1989 #944

Dave Spencer

Dave Spencer
C34 #1279  "Good Idea"
Mk 1.5, Std Rig, Wing Keel, M35A Engine
Boat - Midland, Ontario (formerly Lion's Head)
People - London, Ontario

Ron Hill

#7
Bob : For a few $$ more you can purchase the "Catalina 34" plates for the MKII.  They are metal and won't deteriorate like the plastic!!

A thought
Ron, Apache #788

lazybone

Quote from: Stu Jackson on March 17, 2013, 08:51:11 AM
A thick Sharpie, black or brown.

Second vote for the Sharpie.  Fast and it lasts, what's not to like?
Ciao tutti


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TonyP

Robert

Would you post me the 34 after removing it if you fit a new one? Ours is missing the 4 on the port side.
I am in Australia but will cover the postage
cheers
Tony
Tony Plunkett
C34 Moonshadow
1992  Hull#1174
Pittwater / Newport
NSW Australia

Paulus

Tony, you are welcomed to my old Trim Plates.  Have not removed them yet due to the very cold weather here in West Michigan.  Just a note that Catalina produced these in 3 different types of fonts.
Paul
Cool Change 1989 #944

TonyP

Paul

When I read the link that Dave put up, CD say they only have one font for the C34. I only need the 34, actually the 4, as it is missing from our port side.
I will happily take you old ones off your hands and reimburse you any costs. PayPal would be easiest.
cheers
Tony
Tony Plunkett
C34 Moonshadow
1992  Hull#1174
Pittwater / Newport
NSW Australia

Paulus

Tony, if you want to send me your physical address, I would me more than happy to send you my 34.  Need to wait until the weather gets warmer here in Michigan.  Would be sometime in April.
Paul
Cool Change 1989 #944

TonyP

Hey
A HUGE thanx Paul.
I received your old trim plates in the mail yesterday after getting back from Moonshadow and replacing the macerator.
The 34 is in great condition and will make the old trim plate complete.
cheers again
Tony
Tony Plunkett
C34 Moonshadow
1992  Hull#1174
Pittwater / Newport
NSW Australia

Ken Juul

I use black spray paint.  Just before it fully dries, wipe the areas that are silver with a rag dipped in paint thinner.
Ken & Vicki Juul
Luna Loca #1090
Chesapeake Bay
Past Commodore C34IA