Sticker residue

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 03-28-2007, 6:01 PM

Hello everyone,

Do any of you know an effective, yet safe, method of removing sticker residue from gelcoat? I'm having a heck of a time removing my old license stickers, and have a lot of gunk left over.

Thanks for your help.

(todd_everton) · (todd_everton) **Join Date: Jan 2003** 03-28-2007, 6:03 PM

soak a rag/towel in alcohol then rub away!

(hawaiianstiln) · (hawaiianstiln) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 03-28-2007, 6:04 PM

I took off all my stickers on my boat and used a half-a-can of "Goof off". I thought it worked the best out of others.

(malibu01ks) · (malibu01ks) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-28-2007, 6:05 PM

be careful, goof off has been known to rub the clear coat off

(99_slaunch) · (99_slaunch) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-28-2007, 6:07 PM

I used Goof Off and terrycloth towels. The residue will build up in the towel so it helps to keep fliping the towel to a different spot.

(rich_g) · (rich_g) **Join Date: May 2003** 03-28-2007, 7:08 PM

http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/3183/423930.html?1174310945

(masterxstar) · (masterxstar) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-28-2007, 7:10 PM

i have had really good luck with 3m bug and tar remover try you local auto paint store or try wd-40 it works sometimes

(blackcreek22) · (blackcreek22) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 03-28-2007, 7:47 PM

Goo Gone, its a citrus based cleaner. Just used it the other day, works great!

(jimzgirly) · (jimzgirly) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 03-28-2007, 8:06 PM

Peanut Butter, put it on and leave it over night. The oils from the peanut butter take it off and it does not harm the surface. O natural...

(colorider) · (colorider) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 03-28-2007, 9:01 PM

mineral or vegetable oil.
Works great. put on, let soak about 10min and the sticky crap rubs off. Then use soap and water to clean up.

(hawaiianstiln) · (hawaiianstiln) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 03-28-2007, 9:32 PM

"be careful, goof off has been known to rub the clear coat off"

Uhhhhhhh, clear coat on a boat? I'm pretty sure it's not going to rub thru 1/4" thick Gel coat.

(aidan) · (aidan) **Join Date: Feb 2004** 03-28-2007, 10:21 PM

Lift-Off.........spray can @ Homedepot. I have a business where I get paid to remove stickers. Nothing works better / also try a little heat.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 03-29-2007, 9:11 AM

Thanks for the responses everyone, this discussion board is awesome for gathering information, and I'm grateful for your help. I went with the "Goof Off," and it worked great. Fortunately, I did not have much to clean. I installed my new Domed Numbers, and they look pretty sweet. I'll post pics on the Domed Numbers install thread.

Thanks again.

(drewsnautique94)

to eveyone....go out and spend 30.oo on an eraser wheel for your da....will take of stickers residue etc in a fraction of the time using any other method!