PAINTED ON NAME REMOVAL

[sailpsych]

Currently our boat (just purchased last month) has a name we'd like to change. The name currently on the boat was painted on. What is the best route to remove the name? Got a quote of $200 to remove it from a boat name painting specialist. I've heard oven cleaner works, but would hate to think of the potential damage to the finish.

Thanks in advance.

Bruce G.

[Timm Miller]

Start with 600 grit, wet sanding and once it's gone, start using 800...1000...1200....1500...2000....rubbing compound....polishing compound...viola.

[Scott]

Test some hot reducer on a hidden patch of fiberglass and if it doesnt melt your glass rub away.

Then 600 grit, wet sanding and once it's gone, start using 800...1000...1200....1500...2000....rubbing compound....polishing compound...viola.

[Sibyl]

Here's a couple links that recommend the Oven Cleaner approach:
http://marinersguide.com/gas/name.html
http://www.boatered.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=56770
http://thehulltruth.net/forums/thread-v ... 35&posts=3


and another where it didn't remove the type of paint used, but that was the only ill effect:
http://my.boatus.com/forum/forum_posts. ... 48047&PN=2

Good luck.

[sailpsych]

Thanks to all of you. Ain't that the great thing about this website. The collective knowledge can pretty much solve any problem.

Thanks again. Will advise on the outcome.

Regards,

Bruce

[sailpsych]

Success!!! The oven cleaner worked like a charm and with the white vinegar no residual yellowing. I'll need to use a bit of rubbing compound on it, but it was due to have some attention anyway.

Thanks to all concerned.

ParadoX is on her way to becoming ParadoX!!

Bruce