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?

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

wd40
"Joe Parsons" wrote in message
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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

"RB" wrote in message
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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?

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

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....

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
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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?

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

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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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!

"John H" wrote in message
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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

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