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Skip · 01-25-2006, 09:20 AM

I second the advice SIKSUKR gives, you don't want to use a razor blade on gelcoat unless you have a very steady hand and lots of practice.

A hairdryer will really soften things up and make it a lot easier to remove the decals, if you don't have access to a heat gun.

By the way, a really good solvent to use to remove any leftover residue is the classic american standby, WD-40!

Spray some WD-40 on the crap left behind and rub the gunk off with a piece of old towel.

The WD-40 is harmless to gelcoat but really removes old adhesive!

Good luck....

Skip

01-25-2006, 09:20 AM	#5
Skip Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,615 Thanks: 256 Thanked 514 Times in 182 Posts	sticky stickers..... I second the advice SIKSUKR gives, you don't want to use a razor blade on gelcoat unless you have a very steady hand and lots of practice. A hairdryer will really soften things up and make it a lot easier to remove the decals, if you don't have access to a heat gun. By the way, a really good solvent to use to remove any leftover residue is the classic american standby, WD-40! Spray some WD-40 on the crap left behind and rub the gunk off with a piece of old towel. The WD-40 is harmless to gelcoat but really removes old adhesive! Good luck.... Skip