VA1435V no lomger exists... Removing old registration numbers

Hedge · #1 06-23-2011, 06:32 PM

I am trying to removed the PO's registration #'s and I can get the plastic off but the adhesive is still there. What works best to get everything off?

RidgeRunner · #2 06-23-2011, 06:44 PM

Mineral spirits always works for me. It takes a little time to get the solvent to break down the adhesive. Try keeping a spot wet with a rag then add a little rubbing action.

tsubaki · #3 06-23-2011, 07:21 PM

Yep, it's slow and safe.
Lacquer thinner will do it quicker but will slightly degloss the finish and need buffing or polishing afterwards.
Also try a slightly dull single edged razor blade in combination with the mineral spirits.

Hedge · #4 06-23-2011, 08:08 PM

Thanks I will give it a try

RWilson2526 · #5 06-23-2011, 09:59 PM

I used one of the goop off, goo gone or goof off products....cant remember the exact name.

charlie_the_tuna · #6 06-23-2011, 10:47 PM

heat gun and plastic putty knife.

THEFERMANATOR · #7 06-23-2011, 10:51 PM

I've always used acetone for removing the adhesive, but it does strip the surface finish off.

Cam · #8 06-24-2011, 06:23 AM

WD40 works great at removing adhesive and does not damage the finish.

Destroyer · #9 06-24-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Cam

WD40 works great at removing adhesive and does not damage the finish.

What Cam and what RW said... WD40 or Goof-off ... both will work fine and not destroy the shine ... but understand that if the letters from the PO have been there for a while it's NOT just adhesive that's left behind... The gell coat / paint under the letters/numbers has been shielded from the sun, so... as the rest of the boat faded, they did not... meaning that they are going to be darker/brighter then the rest of the boat... and no amount of rubbing or chemicals is going to change that.. Just fit the new numbers over the place where the old ones were as best you can to hide it.