Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: removing graphics from o/b cowling
Posted by clarky on 01/14/10 - 12:47 PM
#1
Is there an easy way to remove graphics from cowling
Posted by Blackduck on 01/14/10 - 12:57 PM
#2
A heat gun should work, don't use to much heat, it can wreck the paint.
Posted by HarleyFXDL on 01/14/10 - 1:03 PM
#3
If you don't have a heat gun, break out the hair dryer.
Posted by CES on 01/14/10 - 1:22 PM
#4
And once the graphics are removed, use some "Goo Gone" to remove any adhesive that remains.
Posted by ioptfm on 01/14/10 - 1:28 PM
#5
WD40 will also remove the glue residue
Posted by Bake on 01/14/10 - 2:04 PM
#6
It would kinda depend on the age or actually the condition of the decal. If it is in good shape a little heat will loosen the decal. If it is old and baked on even to the point of cracking I would suggest a razor blade You will have to fill any nicks before replacing the decal or painting but sometimes that is about the only way to get them off.
Posted by Tharsheblows on 01/14/10 - 2:53 PM
#7
The graphics on my 1975 Johnson was painted on. M E K wiped it off. The new graphics I installed are now decals.
Posted by Peter Kurki on 01/15/10 - 6:41 AM
#8
The proper way to remove vinyl is with the detailers rubber wheel. Razor blades and hair dryers can cause injury, gauges in gel coat and discoloration. I reviewed all the entries to this type of question and it has never been noted. The wheel attaches to your drill and is made from a material similar the square white pencil eraser. The disk is an industry secret and is usually purchased in commercial auto detailing suppliers.
You may find it from the folks at Majic brush.
The wheel is designed to remove vinyl decals, adhesives and scratching. It will polish as it goes but be careful not to burn your hands while using it.
The last one I bought, 6 yrs ago was $35.00.
Hope this helps.
Posted by DWinter on 01/16/10 - 6:06 AM
#9
The best scraping tip I ever recieved came from a tech while I was at Boston Whaler service school in Edgewater. Take a 2" x 10" x 1/4" plexiglass piece, the pieces he gave me came from a busted Outrage windshield, and bevel an edge on one end with a bench grinder making a scraper out of it. It doesn't scratch gelcoat when taking decals off and when it wears down, hit it with the grinder again and put an edge back on it. Its a really effective, low to no damage, scraper.
Posted by John Fyke on 01/16/10 - 6:30 AM
#10
Depending on how old the decals are you can pretty much bet you'll be repainting.
Posted by Bake on 01/16/10 - 7:43 AM
#11
I always use plastic rather than steel when working on the boat. The plastic kitchen spatula works great and as posted above will not harm gelcoat.