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Removing Old Boat Decals

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I’m currently trying to replace my Skiff decals and replace them with fresher looking ones. Spent a good while using the heat gun and scrape method but not much gain with the effort. Tried using some goo-off but just made a mess without helping.



Anyone know of a better way?


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Removing Old Boat Decals

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3m eraser wheel on a drill. Takes off the decal and glue at the same time.
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Thanks. I actually went back with the heat gun and held it longer over the letters. (I went easy to not burn a dark spot in the boat)

Goo off ain’t bad but it evaporates so quick I’m gonna go through this little can quick.


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Boat looks good
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Do you think a magic eraser and a light cleaner could remove sky blue smears left behind from let’s say heavy handed goof-off usage while removing old blue decals?

Not for me, asking for a friend.


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Magic eraser will take it all off at the same time.

I did the hair dryer thing and it got the decal off, but left the glue residue behind. Tried goof off and a scraper to get the glue off but it just made a slimy mess.

Auto Zone carries them.

I’ll give you whats left of mine if you’re in Tallahassee. I used about half the wheel.
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bbb wrote:Magic eraser will take it all off at the same time.

I did the hair dryer thing and it got the decal off, but left the glue residue behind. Tried goof off and a scraper to get the glue off but it just made a slimy mess.

Auto Zone carries them.

I’ll give you whats left of mine if you’re in Tallahassee. I used about half the wheel.
Thank you. I’ll give it a try.


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