The carbon was really easy to work with and is very similar to counter-top laminate. The biggest PITA was getting all the connections for the switches off and on in the right spot so I could remove the switches to cover that piece. I like the idea of labeling the switches themselves but I want to keep the boat as stock looking as possible. When I get around to re-labeling with the proper lettering I will post a picture.
As for the side decals, they do have a chrome outline which ties the new transom decal.
Here is removing the original ones, which wasn't much fun;
And after;
