Removing brittle vinyl

[mrvixx]

I want to remove the old lettering from my boat. the boat is 1989 and the vinyl is really baked. It will chip away (really brittle) when i tried the lil chisler. should I just continue chipping? what is the best method for this?

Thanks In Advance

[Replicator]

Heat Gun . . . Hair Dryer . . . Adhesive Solvent . . . !

[mrvixx]

How will the fiberglass handle the heat?

[Replicator]

It's not that much heat . . . Your not supposed to melt the boat !

[7oaks]

You can use rapid remover to remove the glue but Roger
says only to leave it on 90 seconds then dilute and remove.

Ken

[Craig Sjoquist]

why I like Hand lettering alot easier to remove, off of autos n boats and have much better personal feel to it ...had to say it not a fan of vinyl for personal toys

13 folds

[onesource]

You can take a razor blade swipe it on some glass a few times to dull it a little. Then at as flat of an angle as you can hold it, slide it between the vinyl and glue with out cutting into the boat. I use this method successfully getting chrome vinyls off vehicles. This takes a little finess but it works.

[wsteely7]

I have used that orange solvent stuff and the little chisler, it worked for me.
you just have to clean real good afterwards or nuttin' will stick.

[player]

I guess oven cleaner is only for one shot removal?

P

[Dave Drane]

MBX Vinyl Zapper...it will be the best money you ever spent!!

[TLG]

You can take a razor blade swipe it on some glass a few times to dull it a little. Then at as flat of an angle as you can hold it, slide it between the vinyl and glue with out cutting into the boat. I use this method successfully getting chrome vinyls off vehicles. This takes a little finess but it works.


I've been using the plastic razor blades from Fellers. A little expensive, but they do a great job and don't cut the gelcoat (unless you zone out and don't pay attention). Also had very good results using AutoTech Quick & Easy Adhesive Remover. It is a solvent based remover which does a great job cutting into the old adhesive. 1-800-545-8624

[onesource]

I will have to get some of those. I have never tried them.
ThanksI've been using the plastic razor blades from Fellers. A little expensive, but they do a great job and don't cut the gelcoat (unless you zone out and don't pay attention). Also had very good results using AutoTech Quick & Easy Adhesive Remover. It is a solvent based remover which does a great job cutting into the old adhesive. 1-800-545-8624

[Ken]

Considering one also. Do have the electric version?
A client had a cube van with old vinyl lettering/graphics and was wanting me to remove/redo. The job went away for various reasons, but was consideing an MBX for this. How long do the wheels last?
Any tips?
Cheers!
Ken