Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

[bambam634]

I bought an older aluminium jon boat that needs a new Hull # and i was wondering what every one uses to remove the marker
I dont want to sand it off
any help would be great
thanks

 

[airdvr1227]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Can you just cover over it with the new number?

 

[bambam634]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Oh no the guy who did it must have been blind... the numbers stretch almost 2 foot long by about 8" high

 

[GT1000000]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

What are the numbers made with? Paint or Vinyl?
If paint, you can use some stripper, Acetone or lacquer thinner...
If vinyl you can use an eraser wheel on a drill motor...
If the surface underneath is painted, whatever you use may damage the paint...

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Try some Xylol (Xylene). Get it at Lowe's. Wear a mask it's nasty stuff

 

[xanthras]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Try going over it with a dry erase marker. then wipe it off. No I am not kidding. Try it out.

 

[matt167]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

If it is indeliable ink ( Sharpie ) than Isopropyl Alcohol will take it off

 

[calvinator]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

If it is a Sharpie marker, use denatured alcohol. Sharpie ink is alcohol based and will dissolve with denatured alcohol. Denatured alcohol is not strong and won't hurt your paint, gelcoat, or alum. either

 

[bambam634]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Its in permanent marker...
looks like i have a couple things to try out.. we have some Isopropyl Alcohol at home i will try first if that doesn't work next time im in town i will pick up another item suggested
thanks again

 

[jbcurt00]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Isopropyl Alcohol comes in multiple strengths:

Try what you have at home, then go higher % if it doesn't quite take it off......

 

[xanthras]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

10+ Things to Do with Dry-Erase Markers

Check out # 9. I wonder if they have alcohol in them? Anyways, I have used it to get sharpie off.

 

[colbyt]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

Isopropyl Alcohol comes in multiple strengths:

Try what you have at home, then go higher % if it doesn't quite take it off......

And the good news is that Wal-Mart carries all 3. There will be a large display of the weak stuff and then over in an obscure shelf space you will find the 90% for about $3 per bottle. That is less than half what you will pay at the paint store.

 

[matt167]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

10+ Things to Do with Dry-Erase Markers

Check out # 9. I wonder if they have alcohol in them? Anyways, I have used it to get sharpie off.

It's Alcohol. Hairspray will do the same thing

 

[bambam634]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

sorry so late to respond
I tried the dry erase marker, rubbing alchol 99%and a menards paint thinner.. all with no luck. So as we were getting frustrated I found an old can of Wooley paint thinner in my dads barn so as a last resort we applied it on with a rag .. and off came the numbers. it was almost like a model car paint that they had used..
So thanks again for all the help

 

[matt167]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

probably a paint pen. It's basically model paint, but looks just like magic marker if it's applied thin enough

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

But you didn't try Xylene did you??

 

[bambam634]

Re: Removing a hull # written in permanent marker

No sir we did not that was the next thing we were going to try