Re: Boot Stripe
 

put a black stripe over the place to smooth it out that way you won't notice the seam between the paint and gelcoat.

Re: Boot Stripe
 

Skools is right on the money as usual. That would look sweet!

I toyed with the idea of sanding the gel coat once the boot stripe is removed, but I'm not sure that's a good idea. Sanding will actually remove some of the gel coat rather than fade it.

I'd go with Skools advice...

Re: Boot Stripe
 

Hammer, The acetone will work, don't be afraid to put a lot on a rag and really rub it in. Also letting the acetone soak into the adhesive a little longer before you try wiping it off may be the answer. My stripe is raised under where the original boot stripe was removed from. I wet sanded the stripe lightly to blend it in with the rest of the hull and it worked ok. You can still see where the old boot stripe was but you cant notice when its in the water and thats all that really matters. Boats only need to look good on the water, not on the trailer.

Re: Boot Stripe
 

Skool,
Should I run the black boot stripe flush with the black bottom paint, or can I go slightly overtop of the paint. Not sure if the boot stripe will stick to the bottom paint.

Speaking of bottom paint, Looks like I'll be sanding in the morning. That goof off really damaged the bottom paint. Its all soft. Gonna try and sand it off and do it AGAIN !!. One step forward and three steps back !! :-[

Re: Boot Stripe
 

it should stick to the bottom paint i'd put the stripe with a 50/50 over lap on each half on bottom paint half on the gelcoat. i'd get the 2 inch stripe. make the stripe straight and then it won't matter ifthe bottom paint is a little off.

Re: Boot Stripe
 

Hammer,

Sometimes I use WD-40 to remove adhesive, it usually works pretty good.

Good luck,
Scott

Re: Boot Stripe
 

If you did not have access to electric what would be the best way to remove the boot stripe? Razor blade and then acetone? That's my weekend project.

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razor blades will gouge your gelcoat. Been there messed up already. park it in the sun on a 95* day and it will peel off that afternoon.

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I've had good success removing boat numbers with a hair dryer.

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Acetone is incredible but dries fast so use a lot. It wont hurt the paint or gel coat like oven cleaner will. Use a single edge razor blade to help it along but be careful. Frank