Replacing name decal help?

The best item to remove decals is 3m stripe remover. It softens the stripe and you are then able to peel the stripe with the adhesive off. if there is any residue left, you can use WD-40 or accetone. I have use it on all three of my boats with stripes that have been on for up or over 10 years. Works great and require little effort. Then proceed to cut and buff.

part number 3M - 8907 Woodgrain and Stripe remover
part number 3M - 8908 Woodgrain and stripe adhesive remover
 
Bob you have to try this eraser it is effortless and quick I have a partial wheel left I will show it to you. It just strips everything right off.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

Nothing is easier than an eraser. Don't knock it until you try it.

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Not knocking it at all. Just saying that I have a heat gun, it works well, and I use it often for electrical work, too. I paid $14.99 for it 4 years ago. A hair dryer works as well as a heat gun for this purpose, and most everybody has one of those around someplace.

Just throwing out that option for anybody who'd rather not buy yet another 'single use' tool.
 
It's a single use tool, but it's the correct tool. How do you think the pros remove stripes at bodyshops? Hint: they're probably not using heat guns and razor blades.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

It's a single use tool, but it's the correct tool. How do you think the pros remove stripes at bodyshops? Hint: they're probably not using heat guns and razor blades.

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OMG- I removed my decals that time with the INcorrect tool? Thank god I didn't sink the boat!

It's a silly argument, Gregory- If I were a pro doing it every day I'd have the eraser, too.
 
Agree, silly argument. Wayne comes and posts about his success with a graphics eraser and i agree with him. You come along and say that a heat gun seems easier. Even though you've never used a wheel. so, why do you want to steer people away from a good thing? I'm just sayin----. Glad you didn't sink your boat also--it's early though.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

Agree, silly argument. Wayne comes and posts about his success with a graphics eraser and i agree with him. You come along and say that a heat gun seems easier. Even though you've never used a wheel. so, why do you want to steer people away from a good thing? I'm just sayin----. Glad you didn't sink your boat also--it's early though.

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Your synopsis of my posts is careless, and I really dislike being misquoted. I never said it was easier. I said it was an alternative that works. I also said I wasn't knocking the wheel at all. Ya wanna buy a wheel? No argument from me- but it isn't the only easy way of doing the job.

Oh- and I didn't need razor blades, either. The decals peeled right off- a little cleanup with 3M adhesive remover (I'm sure that's the wrong stuff to use, too) and it was done .
 
My only comment on this is that if I ever hire Greg to perform any work for me in his realm of specialty, I will trust whatever tool he chooses, as long as its the right one in his mind.
 
Wrong, your synopsis of your own post is careless. You certainly did say "seems easier than using an eraser wheel". And, I don't like being accused of misquoting you. Go back and read your own post, I did and for the life of me, I can't find the words "it's an alternative that works", until your last post. But then you're giving an opinion on something you've never tried. Priceless.
 
Hope you never need my specialty Bob. I did last winter and it pretty much sucks!
 
A friend of mine went thru this about two weeks ago. Had an older runabout that had decals and stripes, that were cracking and faded..

He started using the remedies of easy off, acetone (yikes), he heard oxy clean worked (turn the hull yellow). I told him about a hair dryer, and he tried it loved the results. He was complaining that it was taking too long. He did one side in a week as he worked on it here and there. Once one side was done, I gave him the eraser and told him have at it. He did the other side of the boat in about an hour..

My buddy loved the eraser, but was annoyed I didnt tell him about it first..I told him you gotta learn the old school way before going new school..

Personally, i like using a hair dryer. If I am removing a name, Id use a hair dryer, if I was removing stripes, i would use the eraser...
 
Whatever! Sorry I brought this up! I wasn't looking to start any wars here. Use whatever you want but if you have a problem just keep this option in the back of your mind.
 
I used the 3m eraser today. Amazing. Took it off in no time at all.
 
Told you:)

I have been waiting to replace the name. If it's not windy I may do it tomorrow.

Glad it worked out for you!
 
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Originally posted by CurrentSea

I used the 3m eraser today. Amazing. Took it off in no time at all.

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That thing is amazing!
 
BTW I couldn't find the 3M model I bought another brand of the same thing it was only $17 which I think is about half the price.
 
I was hoping to install the new name today but it was a little too cold and windy I hope to get it on next weekend.
 
Dave, thank you for this post!! I found the 3M wheel at PepBoys. I had the name and hailing port off in less than an hour. My lettering is fairly large too. Used maybe a third of the wheel. Best part is that it takes all the adhesive off. Barely any cleanup to do after. Heat guns have never done that for me. Always a ton of adhesive to get off after.
 
Perfect timing for this thread. I have a name change in my immediate future and the eraser sounds like the way to go. I do have a heat gun ready as a back up.
 
Mark, my results with the wheels are similar to yours. Why people insist on doing this job the hard way is beyond me.
 
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