Removing stickers from gelcoat?

[hemi2nv]

I want to move to the boat number stickers to a different location but when I removed them it left a sticky residue. What would be safe to use on gelcoats to remove the mess without damaging the gelcoat?

 

[sbw1]

Goo off, gasoline, charcol lighter fluid, acetone. I've used them all. All work well. Goo off is probably the safest followed by acetone.

 

[jeffk]

Wd-40

 

[Two Peas]

I've had good results with a Shark Steam cleaner. No chemicals, just steam.

 

[Nehalennia]

I use a wooden dowel cut on the bias, heat up the sticker with a hair dryer briefly and the dowel peels it off like a banana. No scratches.

 

[Slippery When Wet]

3M Adhesive Remover.....or "Goof Off"

 

[Slippery When Wet]

I use a wooden dowel cut on the bias, heat up the sticker with a hair dryer briefly and the dowel peels it off like a banana. No scratches.

Huh? :huh:

 

[black magic]

3M Adhesive Remover.....or "Goof Off"

/\ agree!

I've had the same can of 3M adhesive remover for at least 6 years. It works great! I've used it on my cars when I take off emblems and dealer stickers. Matter of fact, I removed portions of the graphics on the side of my 185 a few weeks ago and removed the remaining sticky stuff with it... no issues. Just be sure to re-wax where ever you use any of these products.

 

[mquiet]

I removed my stickers this past spring. I used a new small putty knife and a heat gun (hair dryer). heat the surface with the gun and the sticker will easily remove without damage to gel coat. I then used acetone to remove any glue left behind. This worked great. I then had them stencil new numbers...they look great.

Cheers.

 

[HavnFunYet?]

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[STIHLBOLTS]

Ditto the warm hair dryer and "Plastic putty knife" :thumbsup:

 

[springer3]

I used adhesive remover and a terry cloth rag. It took a little rubbing, but you could not tell where the decals where when I was done. Gelcoat on Sea Rays is pretty tough.

 

[rusobr2]

also --you can stop by your local auto paint store, and ask for an eracer wheel--this will fit on your drill motor--and it removes the stickers fast along with the glue.then hand rub or machine rub,with heavy compound.it will not harm gel at all--about 10 bucks,and it will last a long time .

steven

 

[CKL]

West Marine has Sticker-Off! - have used it with success.

 

[lambrld]

Zippo lighter fluid works great!

 

[DPF]

when we bought our 32 sea ray earlier this year we had to change the name. The sign company designing our new name gave us a can of goo gone in a aresol can. It worked great. That is the first time i have heard of goo gone in aresol can but in abour 20 min and a rag i had it off and it was fairly large name.

 

[SevenTeas]

Wow, never seen GOO Gone in Aerosol form. Any idea where to acquire it?

 

[Nehalennia]

Huh? :huh:

Cut a doweling at 45 degrees. This creates a round end that has a sharp edge that lifts the edge of the sticker well and won't scratch.

 

[Nehalennia]

Wow, never seen GOO Gone in Aerosol form. Any idea where to acquire it?

WD-40 works well.