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Graphics Removal

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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: January-16-2025 at 2:54am


Topic: Graphics Removal
Posted By: Guests
Subject: Graphics Removal
Date Posted: August-12-2005 at 12:50am

I am looking at having my gel coat professionally polished but I want to take the graphics off prior to bringing it to someone. I've already tried heat with a heat gun but the boat, being 15 years old, is reluctant to give them up. I'm afraid too much heat will create other problems. The other option I haven't tried yet is automotive vinyl wood grain remover from 3M. It looks messy and I'm not sure what it might do to the gel coat, or how effective it is.
Any ideas?

Also, what is everyones opinion on what refinishing method, other then paint or re-gelcoating, would provide the longest lasting and best results. The gel coat is in excellent condition but the teal and grey are showing signs of sun damage and require repeated buffing and waxing. No matter how much buffing I do gets the color to match areas that show the original color where I successfully removed some graphics.


Replies:
Posted By: 80nauts
Date Posted: August-16-2005 at 4:30am
Sanding does it....but it is hell.

Posted By: JAG459
Date Posted: August-18-2005 at 5:23pm
That's what I'm finding out.Thanks
If anyone is interested the 3M vinyl remover has absolutely no effect

Posted By: Brewski*
Date Posted: August-22-2005 at 12:54pm
Heat gun works best and quick. Try getting it a little hotter. I would bet it will work. Try a small inconspicuous area first.

Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: August-29-2005 at 1:56pm
Eraiser wheel from your local auto body supply shop. put iton the end of your drill or on a 90 angle grinder. it will take off the vinyl decals and all the glue in one shot. go slow and work small areas at a time. heat gun also but if they just tear then go with the wheel.


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