NY State Registration Sticker Removal

ERR446

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I have to replace the NY State registration sticker from my new Grady White boat hull and do not want to damage the gel coat while removing last year sticker. Any ideas out there on best way to remove old stickers from gel coat hulls?<br />Ernie :confused:
 

one more cast

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

Try a hair blower and then some goo be gone or baby oil. This method has worked for me on other stickers.
 

ERR446

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

Member 9262, <br />Thanks.<br />Ernie
 

Chinewalker

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

Stick the new one right over the old one....<br /><br />- Scott
 

Luna Sea

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

New razor blade, then product called "Oops" removes sticky stuff from fiberglass..............
 

BikerBoater

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

Use "Sticker Off" from Wal-Mart in the boating section. This also is pretty good at removing tree sap and other sticky problems.
 

JamNJ1955

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

I have always heard the hair dryer <heat> works best.
 

Realgun

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Re: NY State Registration Sticker Removal

I bought a heat gun as the hairdyer was too slow!<br /><br />I removed a lit and i mean a lot of pinstiping and reg numbers. Heat it for about 30 seconds then try to get an edge with a figernail. If it comes up good if not hit it again with the hair dryer. Low speed and about two inches away. Goof off worked better than acetone for me. TRhe acetone seemed to evaporate before you could wipe it on the adhesive! BTW if the wife has nail plish remover you can use that to get the glue residue off too.
 
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