Removing Number Decals

[mailman55]

Hi, I just got my boat home that I had bought out of state and need to remove the Registration No's. The problem is they are foil backed and don't want to peel off very easy. Was wondering if there is a method that I have missed in removing them without hurting the paint? Any ideas? Thanks S Otte

 

[Bondo]

Re: Removing Number Decals

Ayuh,............

An Industrial Strength Hair Dryer will Help,.......
Then clean up the adhesive with Acetone.........

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Removing Number Decals

thats my rec also.

 

[mailman55]

Re: Removing Number Decals

How about using a heat gun on say the lower setting?

 

[bjcsc]

Re: Removing Number Decals

heat gun = industrial strength hair dryer...

 

[Bondo]

Re: Removing Number Decals

heat gun = industrial strength hair dryer...

Ayuh,...............

 

[rndn]

Re: Removing Number Decals

Aluminum or fiberglass?

 

[mystro]

Re: Removing Number Decals

Ayuh,............
An Industrial Strength Hair Dryer will Help,.......
Then clean up the adhesive with Acetone.........

I've now got an aluminum boat with pearl paint, acetone might do
damage at least strip off the clear coat wouldn't it? There must be
a milder adhesive remover out there?

 

[bomar76]

Re: Removing Number Decals

WD-40

About the only thing on earth that junk is suited for.