Does anyone have any suggestions for taking the painted name off of a FRP (fiberglass) transom? I tried a rag and acetone then paint thinner with insignificant results. I would prefer not to use sandpaper unless absolutely necessary. It appears the name was painted on with acrylic paint (a wild guess). ...and thanks, JIM
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Lacquer thinner works
better than acetone and doesn't evporate as fast although I eventually used very fine grit sandpaper for the final result. I also am in the proccess of removing the name of my boat and will monitor this thread for suggestions. John s/v Silent Knight Hunter 34
better than acetone and doesn't evporate as fast although I eventually used very fine grit sandpaper for the final result. I also am in the proccess of removing the name of my boat and will monitor this thread for suggestions. John s/v Silent Knight Hunter 34
Ditto....EZ Off
The manufacturer of my sailboat's name graphics instruction sheet said to use EZ Off oven cleaner for the transfer's removal. Guess it also works for painted-on names too.
The manufacturer of my sailboat's name graphics instruction sheet said to use EZ Off oven cleaner for the transfer's removal. Guess it also works for painted-on names too.
Scrapers work
I used a paint scraper to remove the painted name on my last boat and the decal name on this one. I went to Canadian Tire and bought the one that was made with a razor blade. Be VERY careful and don't try to rush it. After I was done I used a mild abrasive cleaner to get the last bits off and rub out any scratches.
I used a paint scraper to remove the painted name on my last boat and the decal name on this one. I went to Canadian Tire and bought the one that was made with a razor blade. Be VERY careful and don't try to rush it. After I was done I used a mild abrasive cleaner to get the last bits off and rub out any scratches.
E-Z off and then rubbing compound
You may find that there is a raised portion of gell coat left under the lettering. You can eliminate this by wet sanding with 600 or fine grit wet/dry paper and then buffing it out afterwards.
You may find that there is a raised portion of gell coat left under the lettering. You can eliminate this by wet sanding with 600 or fine grit wet/dry paper and then buffing it out afterwards.
Suggestion for removing boat name
After much thought and research into the question the best suggestion I can give is DON'T DO IT NOT FOR ANY REASON!!! This is very bad luck and horrble things will happen if you do this! Your only hope if you take on this crazy project is to go through the renaming ceremony which I think requires you to sail backwards across the equator to have any chance of working. dave
After much thought and research into the question the best suggestion I can give is DON'T DO IT NOT FOR ANY REASON!!! This is very bad luck and horrble things will happen if you do this! Your only hope if you take on this crazy project is to go through the renaming ceremony which I think requires you to sail backwards across the equator to have any chance of working. dave
Acetone, a razor and elbow grease
Using a straight edge razor, cut/scrape what you can off the transom using the razor at a very small angle (I'd estimate around 5 degrees or so), rub it with acetone and while the paint is soft from the appliction of acetone use the razor to scrape off the rest. We were amazed at how well this worked, and how little time it took on our boat. A word of caution though, the acetone REALLY cools down your fingers, try and do this on a warmer day. Oh yeah, the renaming ceremony is a lot of fun. Do a search in the archives here and maybe try google. You will find lots of ceremonies that will work and probably one that you will like. It's a great chance to have some fun on your boat. Geof
Using a straight edge razor, cut/scrape what you can off the transom using the razor at a very small angle (I'd estimate around 5 degrees or so), rub it with acetone and while the paint is soft from the appliction of acetone use the razor to scrape off the rest. We were amazed at how well this worked, and how little time it took on our boat. A word of caution though, the acetone REALLY cools down your fingers, try and do this on a warmer day. Oh yeah, the renaming ceremony is a lot of fun. Do a search in the archives here and maybe try google. You will find lots of ceremonies that will work and probably one that you will like. It's a great chance to have some fun on your boat. Geof
Thank for the warning, Dave!
But Dave, do you have any suggestions how my rudder can be attached to the bow of my boat or can I just use my outboard in reverse? Also,can I sail counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe instead or actually going out into the ocean? Perhaps we could leave the old name on the boat and just paint the new name over the old one! LOL
But Dave, do you have any suggestions how my rudder can be attached to the bow of my boat or can I just use my outboard in reverse? Also,can I sail counter-clockwise around Lake Tahoe instead or actually going out into the ocean? Perhaps we could leave the old name on the boat and just paint the new name over the old one! LOL
Try Star 10
Jim, I had the same problem. The name of the baot was not only on the transom but also on both sides. I used a product called star10 with a 3m scrub pad. It worked great. I also used it to remove 5+ years of bottom paint. Did a great job on the paint and did not touch the fiberglass. Good luck ... Kevin
Jim, I had the same problem. The name of the baot was not only on the transom but also on both sides. I used a product called star10 with a 3m scrub pad. It worked great. I also used it to remove 5+ years of bottom paint. Did a great job on the paint and did not touch the fiberglass. Good luck ... Kevin
Renaming Miranda - Miranda...
Hello... I am fortunate that I have vinyl sign decals on the side of my boat - tacky as a Streamliner painted with fake planted daisies... I raised them with a heat gun, watch the gelcoat, and a bunch of plastic scrapers that I make by cutting up a bunch of lexan or similar and sharpening by pressing against a belt sander but holding in reverse to keep the edge... If you think you have acrylics, it might work, trouble is its like pulling off those damned 'don't drive drunk' stickers from the cool Gremlin you just bought, you now have factory colour where the sticker held off the UV, and the surrounding UV degraded overall colour to contend with... It just ends up being a day of power buffing the whole transom with compound to keep the overall colour...which is very manly, satisfying in any position, and attracts a lot of 'he looks like he knows what he is doing' attention, making smugness fun... I am not renaming Miranda, per Dave, as I lost an Enterprise dinghy to the same renaming voodoo (nothing to do with my drinking or sailing skills, just pure voodoo), nor had this anything to do with the fact that that 'girlfriend' was sour to begin with...I digress... If you have a painted on name, you are going to need to practice and research your gel buffing...just like autobody on a 1969 Corvette... What you are in for is more about grunt work psychology really, I recommend looking at the overall area of your transom, while sipping Scotch, while thinking how strong you are, while thinking of man hours and whether you can afford a yard worker with a clean shaven face... Sorry my wife bought me this ultra soft and cozy winged back chair for X-mas, and I can still type very fast with the fingers that I have left... I will piss off now... Best of luck... SH.
Hello... I am fortunate that I have vinyl sign decals on the side of my boat - tacky as a Streamliner painted with fake planted daisies... I raised them with a heat gun, watch the gelcoat, and a bunch of plastic scrapers that I make by cutting up a bunch of lexan or similar and sharpening by pressing against a belt sander but holding in reverse to keep the edge... If you think you have acrylics, it might work, trouble is its like pulling off those damned 'don't drive drunk' stickers from the cool Gremlin you just bought, you now have factory colour where the sticker held off the UV, and the surrounding UV degraded overall colour to contend with... It just ends up being a day of power buffing the whole transom with compound to keep the overall colour...which is very manly, satisfying in any position, and attracts a lot of 'he looks like he knows what he is doing' attention, making smugness fun... I am not renaming Miranda, per Dave, as I lost an Enterprise dinghy to the same renaming voodoo (nothing to do with my drinking or sailing skills, just pure voodoo), nor had this anything to do with the fact that that 'girlfriend' was sour to begin with...I digress... If you have a painted on name, you are going to need to practice and research your gel buffing...just like autobody on a 1969 Corvette... What you are in for is more about grunt work psychology really, I recommend looking at the overall area of your transom, while sipping Scotch, while thinking how strong you are, while thinking of man hours and whether you can afford a yard worker with a clean shaven face... Sorry my wife bought me this ultra soft and cozy winged back chair for X-mas, and I can still type very fast with the fingers that I have left... I will piss off now... Best of luck... SH.
leaving old name
not wanting to risk any bad mojo i left the previous name on. it is great to introduce my wife as Betty and watch the looks as everyone in the marina has been calling her Theresa all summer. i didn't buy a beautiful 28 footer simply because the previous owner was foolish enought to name her the Posiden.
not wanting to risk any bad mojo i left the previous name on. it is great to introduce my wife as Betty and watch the looks as everyone in the marina has been calling her Theresa all summer. i didn't buy a beautiful 28 footer simply because the previous owner was foolish enought to name her the Posiden.
Mojo Nonsense
C'mon folks. Boat renaming is NO LONGER taboo. Thanks to John Vigor, the renaming ceremony is part of public knowledge. You don't even need to know anything about boats anymore, just computers. If you can (we sure hope you can, because if you can't do GOOGLE, how can you run a boat!?!) access GOOGLE, do a search on 'boat renaming' and you have all the info you need. If even that easy stuff doesn't work, try www.48north.com. Golly, why keep calling her Sue when her real name is Bubbly Billy Joe Bob Bertha Maye? Happy Holidays, Stu
C'mon folks. Boat renaming is NO LONGER taboo. Thanks to John Vigor, the renaming ceremony is part of public knowledge. You don't even need to know anything about boats anymore, just computers. If you can (we sure hope you can, because if you can't do GOOGLE, how can you run a boat!?!) access GOOGLE, do a search on 'boat renaming' and you have all the info you need. If even that easy stuff doesn't work, try www.48north.com. Golly, why keep calling her Sue when her real name is Bubbly Billy Joe Bob Bertha Maye? Happy Holidays, Stu
Lacquer Thinner works
Thanks John. Lacquer Thinner seems to work. There is some elbow grease involved, but Lacquer thinner worked much better than acetone in my case.
Thanks John. Lacquer Thinner seems to work. There is some elbow grease involved, but Lacquer thinner worked much better than acetone in my case.
Don't believe in irrational fables
It isn't rational to believe in myths or bad luck. Everything happens for a reason and it is muddled thinking to think otherwise. Our safety at sea depends on being prepared, planning and good sense, not superstition or luck. On the otherhand, I let my wife talk me out of renaming the boat "Titanic" (which means strength).
It isn't rational to believe in myths or bad luck. Everything happens for a reason and it is muddled thinking to think otherwise. Our safety at sea depends on being prepared, planning and good sense, not superstition or luck. On the otherhand, I let my wife talk me out of renaming the boat "Titanic" (which means strength).
What Brand?
Excellent advice SH. ....only one thing. What brand of Scotch and single or blended? Thanks!
Excellent advice SH. ....only one thing. What brand of Scotch and single or blended? Thanks!
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