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Other than RapidTac products (not avaliable to person appling vinyl graphics) what would you use to remove wax/polish from a fiberglass hull yacht I suggested Isoprohyl Alcohol applied with cheap paper towel. After doing that, she said the vinyl just won't stick. Any other ideas ?....thanks
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go to automotive paint store. ask for PRE-PAINT CLEANER. places that have MARTIN SENOUR PAINT(NAPA) call theirs KLEENZ-EASY. dupont, basf, seiko all sell same thing.
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If it is not painted, but just gel coated, you can safely use acetone to really wash out any oils. I remember one time I did a transom and it was painted with some auto urethane with the proper clear. I touched it with acetone and it immediately came off. Acetone evaporates 280 times fasted than the slowest solvent, kerosene, so that should tell you how fast it explodes if given a chance. The do use it for rocket fuel. The stuff is very flammable, so be forewarned and do not leave the can in the sun. It is also to supposedly a carcinogen like benzene, so be careful with Acetone.
Another trick I have used is mineral spirits on a clean rag with Bon Ami sprinkled onto it, before applying. Then a final clean min spts rinse with another clean rag. The Bon Ami does scrath the surface very lightly and will aid in the adhesion of painted letters or vinyl.
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Lacquer Thinner. Soak towel, wipe, with a Dry Towel clean.
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"BonAmi!" BonAmi followed by windex (Glass cleaner) Then Pre-Paint Clearer, then Windex again. It's gotta be squeekie clean. "Squeekie!"
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