Fotoman
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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?
Removing the old name
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Doc
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I used 3 M Adhesive Remover. Then 600 grit wet sandpaper. Worked.
carvendive
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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)
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.
Bendit
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Isopropyl alcohol
ARoss
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"Goof - Off" * -- (Lowes carries it) is a great paint, gunk, etc remover
Max Simmons
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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.
When we removed the old painted name on our transom, Easy-Off oven cleaner worked best.
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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!!!
Forkliftt
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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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Got myself a bottle of Goo-Gone. I'll try it next week. Thanks.
