Best Way to Put Name On Tanks - Scuba Forum

Wasabi Loco · 08-19-2007, 10:49 AM

I just purchased some unpainted aluminum tanks from Scuba Toys. Thanks, Guys !

These are a brushed rather than blasted finish. I want to put my boat name on them to keep them from getting confused with others. I want a permanent solution. Which is better, vinyl lettering or paint? If it's paint, how do I make it stick.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Richard

***ScubaToys Larry*** · 08-19-2007, 11:05 AM

If you're still around... stop in and borrow our stamp kit. That's the only permenant solution I've seen... Stamp it in up at the neck. We put a ST on all our rental tanks. Just a quick wack with a hammer for each letter...

Hopefully your boat is not named: "Scuba Paradise and Sail Diving Charters Unlimited Incorporated"

Liv7301 · 08-19-2007, 11:39 AM

Oh, nice! I didn't even realize you could do that! Something about about hitting a tank with a metal stamper and a hammer I guess...

***ScubaToys Larry*** · 08-19-2007, 11:43 AM

They do it when they hydro them! It does not take much of a wack to put a little letter into aluminum.

NitroWill · 08-19-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaToys Larry

They do it when they hydro them! It does not take much of a wack to put a little letter into aluminum.

Is this something yall can do upon ordering tanks?

***ScubaToys Larry*** · 08-19-2007, 11:48 AM

No... I don't want to run into the thing where we stamp a tank, then the consumer says "That is spelled wrong... It's not straight... I don't like that color..." etc.

Or just use a scribe tool - dremel - and scratch it in. And actually, if you clean them up good with alcohol... a preferment marker works pretty good, and you could always put a light clear enamel over the marker.

NitroWill · 08-19-2007, 11:52 AM

Understandable..Is this stamp kit just for tanks? Is it something that can be purchased?

***ScubaToys Larry*** · 08-19-2007, 11:56 AM

Might be able to get one at any home depot or lowes. Or any real good hardware supply. Just metal letter stamps.

Like these: http://www.mytoolstore.com/young/stamps.html

NitroWill · 08-19-2007, 11:59 AM

Thanks! Ill check it out

tedtim · 08-19-2007, 12:54 PM

We use a permanent ink marker (Markette by Dixon, but I am sure there are many more. Now, if my printing was more legible the tanks would look nicer too.

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