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Posted by Dan Antonelli (Member # 86) on :
 
Any suggestions on a product to remover vinyl adhesive on a fiberglass hull?

Thanks!
 
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
 
Mineral spirits/paint thinner!

It's pretty much all I use for removing adhesive off anything.
 
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
 


[ April 08, 2003, 08:59 AM: Message edited by: Dave Grundy ]
 
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
 
Rapid Remover. It will not damage fiberglass gel coat or awlgrip finishes.
 
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
 
Dan and Terry, would you guys like to try a sample of all the Rapid Tac products ? [Roll Eyes]

E-mail your address to; mail@rapidtac.com

It will save you lots a time and a big mess !
[Eek!]
Roger [Smile]
 
Posted by roger bailey (Member # 556) on :
 
Dave, couldn't get thru on your e-mail, so, thanks !

Nice website ! [Wink]

Roger [Smile]
 
Posted by Dawn Ellis (Member # 3529) on :
 
Dan, I think that Rapid Remover is the best. I tried several others and now stick (ha ha pun) to Rapid Remover. Secret is to 'spray' it on. Have a plastic scraper and cheap paper towels. The Rapid Prep Cleaner then cleans everything up after the adhesive removal.
 
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
 
WD-40.....if your near an auto parts store..BUG AND TAR REMOVER, the foaming kind, will sit on vertical surface....and get this STANLEY SCRAPER #28-593 once you use it you will keep 2 0r 3 of em.
 
Posted by BrianTheBrush (Member # 1298) on :
 
Dan...
I actually keep a can of CRC BraKleen in my vinyl box. The stuff works great! I spray it on a paper towel and wipe it down, then re-wipe with a second application. Finally, I clean it with Castle Plexo (fibreglas/Acrylic Cleaner)

I've been buying BraKleen by the case for years and have never had a problem.

See ya

Keep on keepin on
Brian Briskie
www.BrianTheBrush.com
www.SignGold.com
 
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
 
Hi Roger! I use (and like) Rapid Tac. I have Rapid Remover and use it for stubborn adhesives but I actually prefer to use mineral spirits. I find if I spray it on and let it sit for a minute, the adhesive will scrape right off with a squeegee and then, fall right off the squeegee. It doesn't get all sticky like it does using the Rapid Remover.

I would however like to try your Rapid Prep and your Rapid Tac 2 and will send an e-mail for it. Cleaning is one thing I know I've always done wrong, but so far haven't encountered any problems I can relate to it. I've always used window cleaner and wax and grease remover but Rapid Prep sounds like it could be the winning ticket. [Smile]

Thanks!
 
Posted by Dan Antonelli (Member # 86) on :
 
Thanks for all the tips guys. This is actually for my own boat - so of course, all work has ceased while I work on the lettering (can anything be more important than my own boat lettering?!)

Roger was kind of enough to call and offer some tips, as well as send me a sample of the rapid remover.

My concern was more about the gel coat, and I wondered if some of the more caustic items would damage the hull. I'm going to give the rapid remover a shot.

Thanks again everyone!
 


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