Removing painted name from boat
03-07-2011, 08:40 PM
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Easy Off Oven Cleaner and a plastic pot scrubber.
Spray on the cleaner and let it sit for 10-15 mins. The pot scrubber will help break up the paint (small circular motion). Wipe off with paper towels- don't wet the area until you are ready for a final rinse. Be careful not to let the stuff run down on any stripes or other paint. If the paint is real thick you may have to repeat the process a couple times.
If it discolors the gelcoat (sometimes turns it a yellowish tint)- put some bleach on a rag and wipe it.
Here's a job in progress.
Spray on the cleaner and let it sit for 10-15 mins. The pot scrubber will help break up the paint (small circular motion). Wipe off with paper towels- don't wet the area until you are ready for a final rinse. Be careful not to let the stuff run down on any stripes or other paint. If the paint is real thick you may have to repeat the process a couple times.
If it discolors the gelcoat (sometimes turns it a yellowish tint)- put some bleach on a rag and wipe it.
Here's a job in progress.
Last edited by jayboat; 03-07-2011 at 08:45 PM. Reason: add photo
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03-09-2011, 07:08 AM
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Easy Off Oven Cleaner and a plastic pot scrubber.
Spray on the cleaner and let it sit for 10-15 mins. The pot scrubber will help break up the paint (small circular motion). Wipe off with paper towels- don't wet the area until you are ready for a final rinse. Be careful not to let the stuff run down on any stripes or other paint. If the paint is real thick you may have to repeat the process a couple times.
If it discolors the gelcoat (sometimes turns it a yellowish tint)- put some bleach on a rag and wipe it.
Here's a job in progress.
Spray on the cleaner and let it sit for 10-15 mins. The pot scrubber will help break up the paint (small circular motion). Wipe off with paper towels- don't wet the area until you are ready for a final rinse. Be careful not to let the stuff run down on any stripes or other paint. If the paint is real thick you may have to repeat the process a couple times.
If it discolors the gelcoat (sometimes turns it a yellowish tint)- put some bleach on a rag and wipe it.
Here's a job in progress.
03-09-2011, 07:45 AM
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Depending how good of paint it is I have used carb cleaner, some comes off as easy as just cleaning bugs off. If the rest is gel it will be fine just spray it on a rag and wipe it off.
03-09-2011, 12:05 PM
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So I guess it depends on the paint.
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03-09-2011, 04:27 PM
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I have a 1985 blue formula with the name painted on the side, Im afraid that if I take the name off then the blue under the name would be darker than the blue on the boat. (because of years of sun and fading). Any suggestions?
