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Old 10-22-2012, 09:09 AM   #15
Boydster
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City: Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Vessel Name: Change of Heart
Vessel Model: Grand Banks 42
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I work in graphics full time, those suggesting heat followed by a solvent are correct, can't speak of the wheel system as I've never had need for one. Depending on how long the graphic has been in place, after removal you may see a ghost image due to either uv exposure fading the surrounding area or the constant expansion and contraction of the vinyl may have caused the gelcoat to "swell" a microscopic amount. Either way the best remedy I've found is to wet sand the area (thoroughly clean the area before starting) with 600 followed by 1000 and then buffing with 3M Finesse or Mequiar's. A drop or two of dishwashing liquid in the water is a big help with the sanding, I would also recommend using a rubber sanding block. If yours is a painted hull go very easy. The only downside to this technique is that the sanded/polished area may now likely look a lot better than the rest of the boat! - Boyd
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