Adhesive removal

[pinar1012]

I am trying to remove the adhesive residue on my GRP boat after I have removed the copper foil antifoul. White spirit softens it but subsequent scraping just moves the softened glue around until it sets again. Anyone tried antifouling remover

 

[cliff]

Why, pray tell, did you remove the copper foil antifoul?

As for solvents have you tried Acetone? Available from resin suppliers in bulk relatively cheaply (go to the trade counter)
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[pinar1012]

Simply because it didn't work barnacles loved it and you can't clean it. pressure washing just lifted it so whole lot had to come off. No I am literally stuck with the probelm

 

[cliff]

Odd!, I assume you did activate it before putting the boat in the water. Clean "polished" copper will not work IIRC.
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[pbeard]

As noone has mentioned it yet, try acetone or cellulose thinners for the adhesive removal - works very well.

 

[pbeard]

Well, just look at that someone had mentioned it - must pay more attention!!!

 

[compie1]

use WD-40!
Works very well to remove adhesive stains & is not agressive to the hull, whatever its made of (GRP or steel that is!). spray on and leave it for 5 minutes, whipe away with clean cloth.

Tom VC