Repainting 80's Johnson 15hp. Decal source?

[JPTL]

I'm about to repaint the entire outboard and cover on my mid 80's 15hp. The graphics on the cover are pretty tired and need to be refreshed.
Are there any cost-effective methods of redoing the graphics on the cover and replicating the decals on the outboard? I'm seeing some decal sources that want more than $50 for decals. There's got to be a less expensive way....
Is there?

 

[tmcalavy]

Re: Repainting 80's Johnson 15hp. Decal source?

Measure the graphics on your motor now and take a good, color digital photo...go to the local sign/graphics shop and make a deal. $50 seems reasonable to me...can't take my family out to eat for less than that, seems like.

 

[McGR]

Re: Repainting 80's Johnson 15hp. Decal source?

Though I haven't tried it, I've heard of people buying inkjet decal sheets and producing their own water-slide decals. I've always been curious about trying this method. I've wondered how well ink-jet colors will resist fading.

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Repainting 80's Johnson 15hp. Decal source?

Most ink jet inks don't tolerate getting wet at all. I got decals for a 1938 Elto Pal from American Outboard for under $20 for the whole set. You might try them first (they have a website and phone number there also.

There are certainly other sources as well. You might try Ebay as well.