Author Topic: Removing Boot Stripe (Read 1265 times)

dusky · « **on:** April 08, 2006, 04:31:35 PM »

I am working on a 1987 170 rebuild (will post pics soon) and am wondering the best way to remove an ORANGE boot stripe?
I plan on priming the hull white and painting it white after I get it off, or some of it off.

Thanks

JimCt · « **Reply #1 on:** April 08, 2006, 04:57:08 PM »

Easy Off oven cleaner will work without attacking the gelcoat. Follow the safety precautions on the label.

Mr. Osprey · « **Reply #2 on:** April 08, 2006, 07:13:45 PM »

I scraped it all off with the blade of a razor knife. Just be extra careful not to scrape the gelcoat. (Learned that from experience).

GoneFission · « **Reply #3 on:** April 08, 2006, 08:24:52 PM »

If it's a tape stripe, a single-edge razor blade scraper works best. If it's painted on, try the Easy-Off oven cleaner method, or you can get some fiberglass paint stripper. Most of these are tape, which is pretty easy to get off with the scraper.

John Jones · « **Reply #4 on:** April 08, 2006, 08:56:42 PM »

For the tape, a hair dryer helps soften the glue and makes the job a lot easier. A heat gun will work of course but it is possible to damage the gelcoat or fiberglass with the heat gun. A hair dryer doesn't get hot enough to hurt anything.

dusky · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2006, 11:31:19 PM »

Thanks to all. Will let you know how it works next week.

JR

dusky · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2006, 09:04:59 PM »

No luck with razor blade or oven cleaner, sanded it down an will cover in primer.

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