In a message dated 3/9/01 10:40:56 PM, michaeldaly_at_home.com writes: << Any ideas on how to remove the old ones without damaging the gelcoat? I guess soaking in water won't work! >> Hi Michael, I've seen very good luck with the hair dryer / heat gun method. Just warm an edge up and pick at it with a fingernail to lift. Once you've got something to hold onto, heat the rest of the decal and slowly lift it off. I personally would avoid the use of any hard or edged object. I like my boats too much for that. Removal of all decals, from all of my paddling gear is standard practice for me. I don't see why I should do someone else's advertisement, at least not without compensation. There are several non-toxic adhesive solvents available (many citrus based) at most hardware stores. I have some of the nastier organic solvents around the house but find they are no more effective than the non-toxic ones. Whatever solvent you use will only soften the adhesive, making it as easy to just smear around as remove. The trick for me seems to be a lifting movement as I wipe, making sure only clean/dry material touches the surface being cleaned. Good Luck. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Mar 10 2001 - 03:09:01 PST
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