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04-15-2010, 06:43 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 649
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Removing the old name
I removed the old name last weekend but the letters left a sticky residue on the hull. I've tried acetone and mineral spirits but I can't get it off. Any suggestions?
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04-15-2010, 07:45 AM
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 508
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RE: Removing the old name
I used 3 M Adhesive Remover. Then 600 grit wet sandpaper. Worked.
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04-15-2010, 08:49 AM
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Veteran Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 51
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RE: Removing the old name
Perhaps StickerOff or Goo Gone.* StickerOff is available through WM but I thought the quantity was rather small.* I have a bottle but haven't tried it yet.* I use Goo Gone around the house and have had good results.* (Plus the price is reasonable)
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04-15-2010, 09:55 AM
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Senior Member
City: Rochester, NY
Vessel Model: Albin 43 Trawler
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 233
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RE: Removing the old name
Docs right on the money, 3M
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04-15-2010, 10:39 AM
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Scraping Paint
City: -
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 13,745
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RE: Removing the old name
We used a citrus-based cleaner to get the gummy residue left behind by the vinyl lettering we removed from our boat. The brand we use is De-Solv-It. http://www.orange-sol.com/household/index.html No residue left, no abrasives, works great. We use for all sorts of things on the boat.
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04-15-2010, 12:48 PM
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Senior Member
City: Auckland
Vessel Name: Pioneer
Vessel Model: Westcoaster 53 converted to pleasure
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 322
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RE: Removing the old name
Isopropyl alcohol
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04-15-2010, 01:47 PM
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#7
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Guru
City: Chocowinity NC
Vessel Name: My Yuki
Vessel Model: 1973 Marine Trader 34
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 637
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RE: Removing the old name
"Goof - Off" * -- (Lowes carries it) is a great paint, gunk, etc remover
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04-15-2010, 03:17 PM
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Guru
City: Bellingham, WA
Vessel Name: Happy Destiny
Vessel Model: Custom Lobster Yacht
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,101
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RE: Removing the old name
Ditto on the Goof-Off. Apply liberally and wait a bit. Works great.
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04-15-2010, 03:47 PM
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Guru
City: Everett, WA
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 38'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 789
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RE: Removing the old name
I just removed a lot of residue on plstic laminate cabinets with brake parts cleaner. Need good ventilation.
When we removed the old painted name on our transom, Easy-Off oven cleaner worked best.
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04-15-2010, 06:09 PM
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Guru
City: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Vessel Name: Gumbo
Vessel Model: 2003 Monk 36
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3,882
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RE: Removing the old name
Goo gone worked on mine. After I pulled off the letters with help of a heatgun some residue remained the Goo Gone rubbed on with a terry cloth rag took it off.
Steve W
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04-15-2010, 07:58 PM
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TF Site Team/Forum Founder
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,305
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RE: Removing the old name
Be very careful with brake cleaner....that stuff will disintegrate plastic...I have seen it. I would only use it on metal. I think it would work in this capacity but it might work "too well" and start eating the boat.....stuff is wicked!!!
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04-15-2010, 08:09 PM
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Guru
City: Diberville Mississippi
Vessel Name: KnotDoneYet
Vessel Model: 1983 42' Present Sundeck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,450
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RE: Removing the old name
Some people say brake cleaner can damage brain cells if used without proper ventilation. I have used it for years and never felt that I needed to be overly concerned. Some people say brake cleaner can damage brain cells if used without proper ventilation.
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04-15-2010, 08:10 PM
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TF Site Team/Forum Founder
City: League City, Tx
Vessel Name: Floatsome & Jetsome
Vessel Model: Meridian 411
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,305
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RE: Removing the old name
Hahaha....Steve, you gonna be around this weekend for the SSH Crawfish boil?
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04-15-2010, 08:15 PM
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Guru
City: Diberville Mississippi
Vessel Name: KnotDoneYet
Vessel Model: 1983 42' Present Sundeck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,450
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RE: Removing the old name
No- we hoped to make it but are holding out for the Blessing of the Fleet in 2 weeks. We plan on dressing the girl up and are signed up for the parade. I'll give you a call.
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04-16-2010, 08:18 AM
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#15
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Guru
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 649
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RE: Removing the old name
Got myself a bottle of Goo-Gone. I'll try it next week. Thanks.
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