handinpalm said:
@ky grady , What did you use to remove your stripes? A solvent like Goo Gone, acatone? Any tips.
I started with heat gun and saw that wasn't going to work, coming off in little pieces, stripes were too brittle from age. Went to local Advance auto parts store and bought a rubber wheel designed to remove decals and stripes that goes on a drill. They had two, a 3M one for $45 or generic one for $14, both essentially the same. Went with $14 one and worked fine, did the whole job and have about half left. After all removed, went back wth 3M adhesive remover on a rag and cleaned up the area for any residual adhesive, there were a few spots, but not many. After that a quick wipedown with Acetone and let air dry.
I will say this. Go slow with the rubber wheel speed!!! I started of too fast and basically heated up the old stipe and burnt it into the gelcoat for about six inches. Had to stop and hand sand that area to make sure it would come out. It did with a little work. Lesson learned. Also started with cordless drill, that didn't take long to figure out. Went and dug out my old corded drill, which turned out to be easier to handle and maintain a slower speed with, no more burnt stripes. Taking my time and with beer breaks, have about 3 hours or so for removal I think.
I've started putting the stripes back on and am happy with the results. Bringing life back into the old girl!! She had a weathered look for 14 years old.
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