T&T: Boat Letters Removal

[Bob Clinkenbeard]

Again,  using the knowledge of my daughters vinyl sign business 
experience.......use the heat gun and don't overheat the area...keep the gun 
moving to evenly heat the area and peel away.  She uses a hard plastic 
scraper to start the edges...like and old credit card.  Use alcohol to clean 
after.  There will be no damage to the paint or fiberglass.  Chemicals are 
risky and not necessary.

Bob Clinkenbeard
24' custom trailer trawler "Bobbin Along"
Locust Grove, Georgia
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-aboardbobbinalong



> The recent questions about Boat Lettering? caused me to remember that I 
> need to remove the old hailing port off the stern and add the new one. Can 
> someone give me a few pointers on removing vinyl letters from an Awlgrip 
> painted surface? (white) ? I sure don't want to do anything that will 
> soften the paint around and underneath the letters.
> ? For instance, can I use a heat gun if I'm careful ? Or is that just a 
> bad idea to begin with ? Also, I seem to remember something about using 
> oven cleaner. How about using one of the products that soften and remove 
> the glue remnants left after removing a bumper sticker, such as 'Goof Off' 
> or 'Goo Gone'?? What's worked for you ?
>
> Any suggestions are welcome.
>
> Thanks everyone.
>
> Tim Behan
> 1983 36' Monk?