[Shop-talk] Removing Vinyl Graphics

[Mark]

I need some list wisdom.  I have a sail boat that stays in the water year 
around.  About 15 years ago I had new graphics put on the side of the hull. 
Over the years it has dried out and cracked and I need to get it off so I 
can put new on.  I can heat it up with a hair dryer and get the top layer 
off but the residue stays firmly attached to the fiberglass.  The area is 
about three feet by two feet on each side of the boat.  Any good ideas on 
how to get the vinyl glue off?  Things like goo-gone, goof-off, and 3M 
adhesive remover don't seem to phase it.

Mark
Nashville
http://www.arrestmered.com
58 "Bugeye"
66 TR4A
S2-27