Decal and pin stripe removal

[outcaster]

what is a good method or product to remove old decals and pin striping from my boat without scratching the gelcoat?

 

[ArmySarge]

goo gone works well in most cases.

 

[Bubbakat]

I use a heat gun and strip what will come off. If you do it on a hot day and that tape is warm it will get most of the glue off with it. Wal-mart sells in their pain dept a product called extreme goo gone and it works good. Take a soft cloth and spray a short section and rub real good and it will come off.
If you want to buff the hull down before reapplying some more then use the 3m rubbing compound

 

[m17glock]

emoWelcome back bubbakat thanks for for not letting one idiot deprive us of your input here at the CFF

 

[hl&s]

If you use the heat gun you will be amazed at how hot that old thin decal will be when you grab it. Careful !emoSmile

 

[Bubbakat]

hl&s - 8/15/2007 6:58 PM

If you use the heat gun you will be amazed at how hot that old thin decal will be when you grab it. Careful !emoSmile

Thanks for that heads up. I have done it so many times I fail to remember that most folks don't know that ol tape can carry some heat. I must be coming down with old timers. emoGeezer

 

[Liveliner]

When you get the sticker off, you can get the goo and smudges off with <font color="#ff3300">Fast Orange</font> hand cleaner on a damp sponge. I use that stuff on my bright white boat and it will not dull the surface finish.

 

[CherokeeRidge]

I sell a rubber wheel that is made just for taking off striping. Their pretty cheap , Be glad to hook you up------------AL

 

[Bubbakat]

CherokeeRidge - 8/16/2007 7:43 AM

I sell a rubber wheel that is made just for taking off striping. Their pretty cheap , Be glad to hook you up------------AL

Now is a fine time for me to be finding this out. After I spent the better part of a week and ten tons of elbow grease to remove all them from my toon. emoScratch

 

[CherokeeRidge]

Sorry B-Cat I just saw the post this morning