Removing numbers off of sails

[donavansails]

What's is best way remove numbers off of sails? I bought a good used sail but has same number as another boat in the fleet I plan to race in. I could new another digit to it but they are lime green and everything on my boat is pacific blue.

Thanks

Donavan

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[RichH]

If adhesive backed PVC or 'insignia cloth' numbers, on DACRON sails:
• remove the stitching (if such has stitching),
• peel off the numbers (use a heat gun on LOW if 'really adhering')
• ... use GOO-GONE™ to remove any of the old and discolored adhesive still remaining.

 

[cb32863]

If adhesive backed PVC or 'insignia cloth' numbers, on DACRON sails:
• remove the stitching (if such has stitching),
• peel off the numbers (use a heat gun on LOW if 'really adhering')
• ... use GOO-GONE™ to remove any of the old and discolored adhesive still remaining.

I can second this as I did with my new to me genny last year. Takes some work with the Goo Gone but, the sticky stuff does eventually come off. It took about 15-20 minutes with each number for me. Spray a bit, let sit, I used paper towels to dab/rub it off. Repeat until gone and move on to next number.

 

[Jackdaw]

Good winter project. Meet at the club, you bring the beer????

 

[alexco38]

Add a few more digits with different color and have fun. Really, who cares! Just have fun.

 

[31seahorse]

scissors ? ! ?