Vinyl Graphic Removal from Awlcraft

HopCar said:

I think the easiest way to remove vinyl letters is with a vinyl eraser. It is a rubber disc that you chuck in a drill and erase the vinyl off the paint. I’ve used the one made by 3M on gel coat and it worked great. They specifically mention using it on marine paint in their literature.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/?N=5002385+3293162209+3294857497&rt=rud

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localboy said:

I’ve use a 3M vinyl eraser wheel on a rechargeable Dewalt drill on gel coat. Worked like a charm. Shouldn’t hurt the paint as they are used on cars too... Took the adhesive off also. I followed with wax/grease remover, 3M Finnese It and finally a good boat wax.

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RossWilson said:

Well, aside from the more serious issue of cafe oil, which I hope to resolve very soon with the sage advice of members of this forum, I plan a vessel name change.


And prior to having the new graphics installed, I must obviously remove the old. I say old, though the current vinyl was only installed in 2016. And the boat has been stored indoors heated every winter since she was brand new off the factory floor.


I understand that removal from a gelcoat finish requires a certain procedure and products, but from paint is another matter. I presume that the task involves a hairdryer. But can anyone with such experience kindly share the benefits of that experience so that I don't damage my Alwcraft 2000 paint finish? Thanks.

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