Another 2 cents of advice.



Using a non-petroleum based product for the hull prep is a key to it staying put forever, until taken off deliberately that is.



Instead of acetone,(which works well mind you), get the generic rubbing alcohol, and clean the contact area well with it, it lasts longer, cleans with less residue than the petroleum product.



Some of the advice you have had, as they stated, are really abrasive to your skin. Especially, that black 3m stuff. A slide on a big wave, or bow stuff, and skins comes off!