Vinyl stripe removal

[Appleyard]

There was a topic some time ago re renewing the vinyl stripes from the hull and topsides..particularly about removing the old stripes.I recently removed the old stripes from the boat ..used a very sharp wood chisel held at an acute angle ..worked a treat,even removing most of the adhesive .Finished the job off with acetone .Apologies if this method has ben posted before,hope it is of help to somebody.

 

[AIDY]

great stuff.... A hair dryer is a great way to remove them too.

 

[chamac]

I use a plumbers gas torch. Carefully heat the vinyl and it releases its grip. It dosen't take much heat. Keep the torch moving.

 

[ripley]

I use a strip removal tool on cars nearly everyday called a toffee wheel, you put it in a drill & it removes the strips with out marking the paint work, they are avaliable from most car paint suppliers, if you want i can always sort you out a number for somewhere that stocks them
regards
graham

 

[tazzle]

Echo above generally. Heat good - I used a £9.99 Screwfix paint gun that also does heatshrink tube a treat.

To rid adhesive completely, I used Screwfix contractors' solvent and those green supermarket dishscrubby pads - solvent stuff is also excellent at removing contact adhesive from old headlinings etc.

 

[Vara]

Rather than acetone which some might say is a bit aggressive and for really gungy bits needs frequent applications, this stuff;
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=25350&criteria=label%20remover&doy=12m10
Does the trick,smells nice and a little goes a long way.
Also a fan of hairdryers coupled with a teflon fish slice.

 

[VicS]

"Sticky Stuff Remover" available from good hardwear shops will remove any adhesive remaining after using a hot air gun to remove the tape.

 

[Richard_Peevor]

Do these tricks work with the boat lettering too?? Are they vinyl as well? Is the paint usually ok under it?

 

[JamesCampbell]

Hand help steamers are great too if your a bit concerned in using to much heat

 

[Appleyard]

I should have perhaps mentioned that when I did the job recently I did not have access to power for a hot gun,nor did I have a gas torch at hand ..I was suggesting an alternative method of removal which might be of use to anyone in a similar situation.Also as it is a "cold" method it does not soften the adhesive which means that it does not go gungy and comes off along with the tape more easily,leaving a small residue.The chisel must however be kept razor sharp.

 

[mdonnelly]

my own stripes are soon destined for the bin also. Anyone know where i can get replacements?

 

[Steve_Jones]

This stuff works very well and appears to be totally safe on most boaty materials...

http://www.innotecworld.com/products.php?pag_num=1&cat_id=4&prod_id=75

Steve

 

[chrisjordan]

I should have stated that when I just completed the job, I did not have access to electricity for a hot gun, nor did I have a gas torch. I was offering an alternate removal approach that may be useful to others in a similar position. Also, because it is a "cold" technique, the adhesive does not soften, so it does not become gungy and comes off with the tape more readily, leaving a little residue. The chisel, on the other hand, must be kept razor sharp.

 

[Caraway]

You know the thread is 15 years old?
Just start a new one.