Best Way to Remove Hull ID Stickers

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May 17, 2012
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Macgregor 26M Lake Anna, VA
Hi. We need to remove the old identification stickers from both sides of the bow and put on new ones. Any suggestions about the best and safest way to remove the old ones?
 
Apr 23, 2012
69
Hunter 430 Kemah
I agree with Mr Unix, on our boat I have just removed the one inch hull strip from bow to aft. My guys at my shop use the same thing on 100k cars and we trust nothing less. a cheap drill between 1100-1400 rpm, a little time and some good scratch removal wax...................................
 
Apr 23, 2012
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Hunter 430 Kemah
Oh yea forgot, a couple bottles of Corona's after the job is done, not before
are mistakes will happen.....Trust me.
 
Aug 27, 2011
408
Catalina 27 Titusville, FL
I use plastic razor blades on a hot day. Then Goof Off for the adhesive residue. Works great, won't harm the finish the way metal razor blades can.
 
Nov 23, 2009
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Beneteau Oceanis 361 Clipper --
A hair blow dryer (or whatever is called) and anything slightly sharp knive or even better a plastic ruler (or your nails) will do the trick.
This is how I removed all 10 years old stickers from my boat very easily (I have used a plastic ruler after burning my nails!).
Then clean with acetone.

PS: Don't use a heat gun if you are not careful.
 
May 17, 2012
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Macgregor 26M Lake Anna, VA
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Some great ideas.
Sounds like I may need to find a power source!
 

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Aug 24, 2005
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Nassau 34 Olcott, NY
Goof Off works on goo, but is over priced. It actually is xylene, which can be bought in quart (32oz) cans from a hardware for the same price Goof Off charges for 16 oz.
 
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