HOW TO REMOVE PAINTED NUMBERS AND LETTERS OF FIBERGLASS BOATS w/PICS..

[2FORCEFULL]

There is only one way I know of to do this right, works every time..easy off oven cleaner.. no sanding.. and leaves the gel nice..

 

[2FORCEFULL]

the first thing to do.. tape off the area ...make sure you cover any anodized rub rail...or stainless...what I do is curtain a sheet of paper on the bottom,... that way anything that drips will go on the ground, I also put a sheet of paper on the floor..you don't want the stuff dripping on the trailer..

 

[GRADS]

I have done this a few times with great results but I suggested it the other day on RDP and got blasted for it.

 

[rrrr]

I've been waiting for someone to do a thread about this difficult subject.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

next, spray a light coat on both sides...let it sit a minute or so... then go back and spray a heavier coat... you don't want to go too heavy where it's running down...should look about like this...

 

[2FORCEFULL]

go drink a beer, or glass of milk...what I do after about 5 min...I take a cheep dollar tree little brush and cut the bristles to about 3/4" I go and check how the stuff is doing by swirling it around....depending on how much paint they used... it should come right off... but if it doesn't in one pass, let it sit a little longer

 

[rrrr]

This is great content.

 

[RiverDave]

I have done this a few times with great results but I suggested it the other day on RDP and got blasted for it.

Why would someone blast you for this? It's the same way everybody does it.

RD

 

[4Waters]

Why would someone blast you for this? It's the same way everybody does it.

RD

Idk, but he did

 

[Snprhed]

So this is technically off topic, how do you guys get decal/sticker numbers off?

 

[Rattle Can Lou]

Rubber eraser wheel...get them at automotive paint supply houses...works great

 

[Motor Boater]

So this is technically off topic, how do you guys get decal/sticker numbers off?

I like 3M adhesive remover because I know it’s safe for paint and gel.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

next, I take a clean dry wash cloth and wipe every thing off.... followed by a wet clean rag in soapy water..

 

[rrrr]

I'm hoping the next thread will be about how to put Armor All on trailer tires.

 

[GRADS]

Why would someone blast you for this? It's the same way everybody does it.

RD

It doesn't matter what I post, c'mon you know that.

 

[ka0tyk]

I'm hoping the next thread will be about how to put Armor All on trailer tires.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

It doesn't matter what I post, c'mon you know that.

you've worked hard for that reputation...enjoy the rewards..

 

[Deja_Vu]

Looks like the surrounding gel faded a bit, but the oven cleaner did its job.

 

[milkmoney]

you've worked hard for that reputation...enjoy the rewards..

Post of the year. Get this man a shirt.
Oh wait. [emoji202]

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[Terminal Velocity]

Please only do this on Gelcoat. Thank you.

 

[WhatExit?]

It doesn't matter what I post, c'mon you know that.

Look, an attention whore complaining about getting attention

 

[2FORCEFULL]

Please only do this on Gelcoat. Thank you.

where else would the numbers be? you mean like a wooden boat?

 

[Familyties]

I was shocked when Jerry from Hallett sent the paint guy over to my house to remove the name and re-number my 210 and used easy-off oven cleaner. The paint guy said it does not hurt the gel coat but some what freaked me out. All turned out good in the end.

 

[Jonas Grumby]

Bob leach told me 20 some years ago, acetone.

 

[Tank]

EZ-OFF is awesome for removing anodized colors as well. If you have a piece of anodized metal that is fading, EZ-OFF takes it right off, back to polished. Would work great for faded gauge bezels or worn aluminum anodized grab handles etc.

 

[beaverretriever]

You guys should give 80 grit sandpaper a try. I heard it works great. Save the EZ Off for huffing.

 

[Gelcoater]

Bob leach told me 20 some years ago, acetone.

It works too but better on fresher paint.
Acetone evaporates quickly, Easy Off doesn’t.

 

[4Waters]

where else would the numbers be? you mean like a wooden boat?

I think he meant don't use it on the trailer car etc.... You know gotta have warning labels on everything otherwise someone might blame you for ruining their paint

 

[2FORCEFULL]

Why would someone blast you for this? It's the same way everybody does it.

RD

kinda like why would someone not like the thread... then post 3 neg comments,,..

 

[bagged97taco]

where else would the numbers be? you mean like a wooden boat?

Like painted race boats. Don’t think even a billy b paint job would hold up to oven cleaner

 

[rush1]

the first thing to do.. tape off the area ...make sure you cover any anodized rub rail...or stainless...what I do is curtain a sheet of paper on the bottom,... that way anything that drips will go on the ground, I also put a sheet of paper on the floor..you don't want the stuff dripping on the trailer..



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That's exactly how I did mine ,I used 3m perfect it 2 after the numbers came off and before the new numbers went on. Looks good bud

 

[outboard_256]

where else would the numbers be? you mean like a wooden boat?

I probably wouldn't use this method on an aluminum boat.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

where else would the numbers be? you mean like a wooden boat?

damn, didn't mean for the post to sound like an ass...but in my head I was try'n to figure out where else you could but the numbers...one thing I am sure of, while a game and fish,.. the lady went on and on about the size, the spacing, where they must go, and the contrast, she also said.. do it this way and they will leave you alone..with a look like the storm is coming...my guess is they are gonna start enforcing the law.. and probley start using it as a reason for random pull overs and inspections..

 

[2FORCEFULL]

Like painted race boats. Don’t think even a billy b paint job would hold up to oven cleaner

making sence

 

[RiverDave]

It doesn't matter what I post, c'mon you know that.

Show me a link to this..

RD

 

[Deja_Vu]

Show me a link to this..

RD

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/new-to-me-boat.184870/#post-2995957

 

[River Lynchmob]

Why would someone blast you for this? It's the same way everybody does it.

RD

It was far from a blast...her knickers are in a twist again...must be PMS.

 

[RiverDave]

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/new-to-me-boat.184870/#post-2995957

So a guy disagreed (wrongly I might add) but was polite about it, and that’s considered “getting blasted” for it? Lol

Oh the fragile mind of liberals.. (now that’s a zing Grads.. lol. Not someone saying try something else)