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I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

letter removal from hull
 

RB wrote:
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?



Try either paint thinner, or a nail polish remover
(acetone). Acetone will probably attack the paint, but
since you're gonna repaint anyhow....

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On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:47 -0600, "RB" wrote:

I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

I found that Easy-Off oven cleaner worked well for me. Really.

Test on a small section of gelcoat first, though!

Joe Parsons

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"RB" wrote in message
...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

Be sure to test my recommendations on a hidden part of your hull to make
sure they don't damage the finish. I've removed adhesive with alcohol,
mineral spirits, naptha (lighter fluid) and "Goof Off". I generally use
alcohol or mineral spirits because I have it on hand.

Grissy

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Rub repeatedly with vegetable oil after you've peeled off what you can by
hand. There's also a product called Goo-Gone or something like that,
available in grocery stores. Seems to be mostly citrus oil. Works nicely,
washes off easily with soap & water when you're done. The problem with any
of these is that the goo needs to be soaked for a while, so you may need to
either hold it against the hull with a paper towel soaked in whatever you
use, or roll the boat onto its side. I'd try "A" first. :-)

"RB" wrote in message
...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

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In article ,
says...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

You don't mention what your hull is made of and whether it's already
been painted.

If it's gelcoat then acetone will take it off quickly and easily but
make certain to wash it thoroughly afterwards.

jps

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Also Sprach RB :
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

Use what the pros do. 3M Adhesive Remover, available at any auto body
supply store.

Dan

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dan: You can't be a tentacle monster without testicles.

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On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:47 -0600, "RB"
wrote:

I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

I keep some paint thinner in a spray bottle just for jobs like that.

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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"John H" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:47 -0600, "RB"
wrote:

I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting.
I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

I keep some paint thinner in a spray bottle just for jobs like that.

John H

Based on your political posts, I think you're using that thinner for
recreational purposes, John. :-)

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Doug Kanter wrote in message
...

Based on your political posts, I think you're using that thinner for
recreational purposes, John. :-)

John will insist it's for medicinal purposes only!

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"Don White" wrote in message
...

Doug Kanter wrote in message
...

Based on your political posts, I think you're using that thinner for
recreational purposes, John. :-)

John will insist it's for medicinal purposes only!



burp uhzackly :-)

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"RB" wrote in message
...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?



"Goo-Gone".

db

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On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 20:53:21 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"John H" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:47 -0600, "RB"
wrote:

I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting.
I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

I keep some paint thinner in a spray bottle just for jobs like that.

John H

Based on your political posts, I think you're using that thinner for
recreational purposes, John. :-)

Can you prove that ridiculous, unfounded, totally wild allegation? If
you can't you are really ... (fill in your choice of derogatory
names)!

John H

On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

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Naphtha works well for most adhesives and doesn't attack most paints or
polyester resin (used in "fiberglass" boats). It is the main ingredient in
lighter fluid, or, if you want the economy size, Coleman fuel or whatever
Wal-Mart's name is. Acetone will dissolve polyester resin rather quickly and
is "overkill" for what you are doing
LD
"RB" wrote in message
...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

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"John H" wrote in message
...

I keep some paint thinner in a spray bottle just for jobs like that.

John H

Based on your political posts, I think you're using that thinner for
recreational purposes, John. :-)

Can you prove that ridiculous, unfounded, totally wild allegation? If
you can't you are really ... (fill in your choice of derogatory
names)!

"tall"

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John H wrote:

On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:47 -0600, "RB"
wrote:


I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?


I keep some paint thinner in a spray bottle just for jobs like that.

John H


That must be why you bob and weave around the boatyard...using that
thinner as either an inhaler or just drinking it...

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I've used acetone without any apparent damage to my gelcoat.
Those still using paint thinner have not discovered the magic of acetone on
sticky residue.
Yes you can buy Goof-Off but I think two ounces cost the same as a pint of
acetone.

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Cautiously use a small amount of lacquer thinner.

Don Dando


"RB" wrote in message
...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

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wd40
"Joe Parsons" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 30 Mar 2004 12:58:47 -0600, "RB"
wrote:

I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting.
I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?

I found that Easy-Off oven cleaner worked well for me. Really.

Test on a small section of gelcoat first, though!

Joe Parsons

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If cost is a concern, you're drinking way too much acetone and need to seek
help.

"Jim and Becky" wrote in message
...
I've used acetone without any apparent damage to my gelcoat.
Those still using paint thinner have not discovered the magic of acetone
on
sticky residue.
Yes you can buy Goof-Off but I think two ounces cost the same as a pint of
acetone.

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I keep a bottle of Goof Off in he boat. Great for taking off dock scuffs
etc. also.

"RB" wrote in message
...
I need to take the registration #s and decals off my hull for painting. I
used to get those off by using a heat gun and pulling. Worked reasonably
well.

But, it leaves stickum. How do I get the stickum off with the least
outlay
of cash? Any cheap, readily available chemicals that are solvents for
adhesive remnants?