Don't do anything rash until I get back to you. My son worked for a sign
company for years, and removed old names and numbers off my boat in minutes.
I'll check with him and let you know what he recommends by Sunday evening.
Ted Duke
WWP19 #626
Mountains of Virginia
Bill Blohm wrote:
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> I'm fresh out of ideas, about to seek the comfort of the
> crying chair. I need help, the local resources just aren't
> that abundant.
>
> I want to remove the old name and put the new name on. You'd
> think that wouldn't be so hard...right?
>
> I've tried Easy Off (oven cleaner), rubber wheel in a hand
> drill, heat, cold, scrub pads, enamel thinner, looked at but
> didn't use my hacksaw, and am currently looking at and
> seriously considering using sandpaper. The ONLY thing that
> worked was to scrape with a knife, but I'm worried about the
> gel coat. So, in essence, I have TWO questions that I NEED an
> answer to. Please, before I turn into a blubbering idiot....
>
> It appears that this name is painted on. It's definitely not
> vinyl or some such pressed on material.
>
> 1) What can I use next?
>
> 2) If I MUST scrape it off, as is starting to appear inevitable,
> how can/should I restore the gel coat in that area?
>
> Bill B.
> P-18 #454, "Dream Catcher"
> Nampa, ID