[Shop-talk] Removing Vinyl Graphics

[Bob Spidell]

I used one of these to remove decals from a car body:

http://www.interstatetoolnet.com/BuyaAstroPneumatic400EatToolNet_p_99816.html

(note this is just one place that sells them)

Worked well and did not harm paint or glass at all.

BTW, there's an autox list for Healeys.


bs



Mark wrote:
> 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

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