How to Take Numbers Off Boat

[SerengetiGuide]

Hey guys,

Had no idea how to word the subject, but do you guys know of any good ways to get the registration numbers off of your boat...we will have new ones shortly and the damn things are so sticky and impossible to get off. Any good remedies that won't affect the boat but get the things off?

Thanks. David

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[Island Fish Lifter]

yea, there is a rubber attachment that goes on your drill, works really good. Not sure what its called, you should be able to get it at any automotive parts store.

 

[spring time]

I now wd 40 takes the stick glue residue off

 

[Striper Sniper]

I would start with a hot hair blower/dryer than proceed to WD40 to take off the sticky residue........ worked well for me when I had to revove the Oregon registration numbers off of my boat. SS

 

[GetMeAFish]

Yeah ... the Eraser wheel made by 3M is what we use in the bodyshop to remove stripes, decals and moulding adhesive tape when repairing damaged vehicles.

Works extremely well ... just be careful on rpm's as you can burn painted surfaces if you've got it wound out fully (can't hurt gelcoat) ... a nice slow revolution ... enought to peel the adhesive is all it takes. Just like using an eraser in grade school.

You can buy them through Lordco or any auto supply place that carries bodyshop supplies ... 3m is just one brand.

 

[tortuga]

'Goo Gone' in a bottle works if you can find it.

 

[TenMile]

Took the decal off my boat with a heat gun and plastic scraper. Heat just enough so the edge lifts and the decal will peel right off -- if you apply heat just in front of where it's peeling.

TenMile
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[Last Chance]

Diesel fuel works well, I know because my heater screwed up and puked some off the side of my boat onto my lettering, and it fell right off.

Last Chance Fishing Adventures

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[hud52]

I had to do the same thing a few months ago. Blow dryer and a plastic scraper worked for me. Plus a little rubbing alcohol to clean up the tough spots.

 

[Degree of Freedom]

I had to do that to an Oregon boat last year...had the boat in the driveway to wash it and the sun was shining. There was enough warmth from the sun to enable me to peel them off by hand. I would think a blow dryer would be enough heat, and safer than a heat gun.

 

[wolf]

What about painted on lettering???does that 3m thing work for that???

Thanks wolf

Blue Wolf Charters
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[wolf]

What about painted on lettering???does that 3m thing work for that???

Thanks wolf

Blue Wolf Charters
www.bluewolfcharters.com

 

[danthewire]

Hey Roy,if its sign lettering paint Easy Off oven cleaner works great make sure you wear gloves.Dan

 

[danthewire]

Hey Roy,if its sign lettering paint Easy Off oven cleaner works great make sure you wear gloves.Dan