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    Posted: 05 Feb 06 at 4:06pm
The previous owner of my boat decided that he would cover a portion of the deck with masking tape in order to write the course on.  I think this looks fairly unsightly but attempts to remove have left a residue of glue on the gelcoat that seems to resist all efforts to shift it.  I've tried Gelcoat cleaner, Isopropyl Alcohol, hot water.  Anyone got any ideas?
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sandpaper?  always seems to be a good start.  Petrol's a great one to try to.  Or hydrochloric acid to burn it off
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Sandpaper?  On gelcoat?  Really?

Actually, I've just tried Amberkleene, an aerosol solvent degreaser.  That worked like a charm.  Hope the deck is still there tomorrow.....
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Muck off? - might not be any better than your gel coat cleaner. Acetone and finally i@d try brasso
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Nope. Marine Muck Off was the first thing I tried and it did Muck all.....
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Originally posted by Blaze591

Nope. Marine Muck Off was the first thing I tried and it did Muck all.....


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Why, thank you!  What a great audience
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acetone all the way! took the glue from the progrip on our 29er str8 off with no probs at all. if it doesnt come off immediatly leave a bit on a cloth and lay it over the adhesive you want to clean off, it will soften the glue, and then rub it off with another cloth, then clean thoroughly with water. (obviously dont put so much on that it softens the gelcoat too much! )
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Originally posted by 29er397

acetone all the way! took the glue from the progrip on our 29er str8 off with no probs at all. if it doesnt come off immediatly leave a bit on a cloth and lay it over the adhesive you want to clean off, it will soften the glue, and then rub it off with another cloth, then clean thoroughly with water. (obviously dont put so much on that it softens the gelcoat too much! )

We use this to clean perminant marker off race numberboards for kayaking... its seriousy impressive for cleaning stuff but will chew right through a lot of plastics so be very carefull with gellcoat
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