removal of boat name graphic and registration numbers

takukla

OK, so I bought a used C-Dory and want to change the name and remove the old registration numbers. Any particularly good tricks for doing this?
A hair dryer on "hot" has been suggested. Does it work? Is there a better method.
Thanks,
Tom

rogerbum · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject:

The hair dryer on hot or a good heat gun (be careful with the latter) works well. Heat them up and use a straight edge razor at a shallow angle. They should come off pretty easy. Then you can clean up the remaining goo with a little isopropanol.

thataway · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject:

I would not use a razor blade unless you are working on real glass (not poly ester) a nice plastic scraper works as well on fiberglass gel coat, and there is no risk of damage to the gel coat. I have always used the heat gun on low (high can damage a gel coat--maybe better a hair dryer, with lower heat.)

There are also adhesive and trim removers such as from 3M which work well.

There will be a shadow, where the gel coat has not aged--usually this can be buffed out with Finesse it II, or with time it will fade to the same as surrounding areas.

hardee · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:42 pm Post subject:

Hi Tom,

Congrats on the new to you boat. Welcome to the C-Brats. It a really great group and there is almost everything you could possible want to know about your boat available here.

Bob is right about the heat. A hair dryer works just fine. I have a whole series in my photo album, from taking the old name off to getting the new one on. It is here are this link.

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album598&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

This should give you a good result, start to finish.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

DaveS · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:20 pm Post subject:

Use your debit card instead of a razor..... Laughing

thataway · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:08 pm Post subject:

Preferably the credit card with an RDIF chip!

Wefings · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:14 pm Post subject:

And the excess glue will come off with gasoline. No, wait that's too expensive, use 12 year old Scotch.......
Marc

takukla · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:24 pm Post subject: name removal

Thank you for your wise advice. The "Olive" will soon become the "Anna Marie III" (I know how to please/mollify a wife.)

sportner · Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:30 pm Post subject:

http://decalstickerremover.com/ works well if you have a lot to remove. Zero damage.

rogerar · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:19 am Post subject:

It's hard to beat the 3m Graphics remover wheel, it works like a giant eraser in your electric drill-will not harm paint or gelcoat.

http://www.goferauto.com/sttaresy.html

Matt Gurnsey · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:35 pm Post subject:

For painted on names, EZ Off oven cleaner works well. I used it on a Carver I had purchased. The gel coat yellowed a bit, which worried me, but the next day was back to normal. Be very careful not to get the oven cleaner on paint you want to stay on!

davewilke1 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:10 pm Post subject:

Hi Tom. Congrats on your new boat. I hope to join dory owner ranks myself and hopefully soon. We are practically neighbors. Hope to see you on the water. Don't forget to consult Vigors for renaming protocols.