NEED HELP WITH HYPALON

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Ernie

I have a year old Hypalon inflatable. I have to change the registration numbers. The old ones came off okay, but they were also Hypalon and attached using Hypalon adhesive. The numbers came off okay, but left a residue of the glue. How can I remove the glue without damaging the dinghy? Thanks
 
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Bryan

sticky situation?

My use has been: Acetone should be safe for rubber in small quantities. Goto hardware store ask for acetone, or where terpintine is. Read label, should say safe (sort of) for rubber. Just put on some gloves, and well ventilated area. Put a bit on a rag and start scrubbing. It's just a cleaner. It won't eat through the rubber unless you just leave it on forever. Wash with soap and water when done. Acetone is very toxic for people, so it may not be avail, so any industrial cleaner liquid which smells like gasoline will work. just read the label. Hypalon is pretty hardy material. And there are several layers to take the abuse. Make sure your kids and pets are stored properly before use. It will kill grass also. hope this helps.
 
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Jim willis

Avoid solvents if possible

Depends on the type of adhesive. However, the common solvents that will remove the glue (aceone, MWEK, Xylene, toluene also attack the hypalon. Petroleum solvents (commen cleaner waxes etc) do not. If you have it for other purposes, IG cleaners will not attack the hypalona dn will soften and remove the adhesive. Otherwise try the mildest method possible. You could also use a "butyl" type cleaner. Orange cleaners or other terpenes (turpentine) mayalso work but may attack the plastic also. Thanks Jim W
 
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