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Edited by optikid on Nov 26, 2012 - 05:05 PM.
how do you get graphics off a painted hull?
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 01:26 PM
so i go paid to clean a 1976 nacra 5.2. it has blue graphics on the side the guy wants me to them take off, since the hulls are painted how would i take it off with out messing up the paint?
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 01:54 PM
you can use a razor to scrape it off, or a pressure washer to blast it off, or sand paper to get to the gelcoat under it... . all methods are delicate, and may not result in great results.
razors are a pain to work with, and you will inevitably ruin some gelcoat in spots. It will leave a ghost (UV) outline of the decal.
pressure washers can/will burn through a hull if used incorrectly (seen it done recently), and will leave a ghost image.
& sanding off the decal will probably also leave a ghost image unless you are going to reshoot gelcoat over it
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 04:07 PM
im using razors to start it then im peeling it, it works good but leaves the adhesive, how can i get the adhesive off? -
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 04:29 PM
Acetone but may remove paint. Maybe alcohol?
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 04:39 PM
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 04:40 PM
~~ Acetone might take the paint off.... Are you sure the hulls are painted?? I think I would'av stayed away from it... Let the owner screw it up, then he can't blame you
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 05:39 PM
he gave me 100$ to clean it then i told him i cant do the graphics. then he told me 50$ to take it off and he dosent care about the paint. but i want to take the least amount of paint off as possible. -
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 06:04 PM
+1 Goo Gone
+1 razor blades
+1 on the ghosts, in any event.
I always have a heat gun handy.
Some plastic putty knives (burnishers) may come in handy.
My sister has a sign business and watching her I've learned to be flexible and have several methods available. We keep acetone around as it's helped me get left over adhesive off. Lighter fluid can loosen things up, but not close to the heat gun. Every method has it's advantages and pit falls. Lots of rags, towels with heavy texture.
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Posted: Nov 26, 2012 - 07:13 PM
or try this method:
http://www.thebeachcats.c…ictures/?g2_itemId=11256
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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 - 02:04 PM
3M makes and Adhesive remover that makes Goo Gone look like glue. It will NOT harm the paint like Acetone can and thinner will.
I would not use the razor, a plastic scraper and the 3M stuff will make it much better. If the hulls are painted it will be worse. If they are gelcoat you will be fine. JMHO, YMMV, Richard.
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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 - 03:50 PM
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Posted: Nov 27, 2012 - 06:12 PM
ooh..... tough.
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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 01:31 PM
This is good advise, I am assuming this guy is a friend. There are times its better to turn down the $50 and make sure that you stay friends.
To remove the graphics, I would have the boat out in the sun and gently peel the vinyl with your fingers/ plastic scraper. Then get the adhesive off with any sort of adhesive remover. Goof-off is basically Xylene, and its much cheaper just to buy the Xylene. Keep in mind its not something you want to breathe or get on your skin.
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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 03:50 PM
will i have goof off. it wont mess up the paint? -
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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 03:51 PM
~~ Thanks bacho~~ Optikid.. Do ya have time to back out of it??? If not, then be real careful... I wouldn't use Acetone. That might take the paint off.. I screwed up one of my hulls and used it to strip the paint off, but it wasn't totally cured/dried, so don't trust it.. Use a plastic scraper or a old rusty razor... I've saved them for a purpose like that. I don't throw anything away and keep stuff like that for a reason, except my EX wife... Try using what some of the other guys mentioned and if ya don't do it and need the 50 bucks we'll take up a collection for ya.... I'll start it, heres a dollar >>> $1.00
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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 05:12 PM
i have the sticker off one hull, its to late. im going to put some goof off on under the tramp and see what the paint does -
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Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 07:22 PM
wd40 loosens up adhesive and isn't too hot to melt paint...
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Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 04:05 PM
Goof Off is acetone, get the adhesive remover, it will not take much. JMHO, Richard.
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Posted: Nov 29, 2012 - 04:51 PM
Not acetone, but still don't want to gargle with it.
http://www.goofoffstainre…2_2465.1_msds_052710.pdf
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Posted: Nov 30, 2012 - 09:50 AM
Working altrernative is Goo Gone. Citrus based adhesive remover with light kerosene:
http://googone.com/Goo-Gone-Problem-Solving
Standard Goo Gone works well on fiberglass (I have used it) but they also make an automotive version if you are nervous. Manufacturer says both are safe for fibreglass.
And it is cheap.
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