Removing old water lines

[demarko210]

What would be the best way to remove these old lines of the hull? Wet sand, degreaser...
Thanks

 

[Chris1956]

I would try Superclean first. If that doesn't get it, there is a product called Mary Kate On and Off. It is 3 kinds of acid and alcohol. Protect your hands and use a rag to wipe it on. Wait a couple of minutes and hose it off.

Protect any galvanized metal, like on a trailer.

 

[crazy charlie]

What you show are not water lines.That is residue from removed tape vinyl stripes.Good luck because it is either gonna come right off or be a heap of work to get removed.Start with an evening coat of WD40 and check back in the am with rubbing cloth in hand and see if anything comes off.Post back results as there are other ,methods if that fails.Charlie

 

[demarko210]

What you show are not water lines.That is residue from removed tape vinyl stripes.Good luck because it is either gonna come right off or be a heap of work to get removed.Start with an evening coat of WD40 and check back in the am with rubbing cloth in hand and see if anything comes off.Post back results as there are other ,methods if that fails.Charlie

I know it was tape but i didnt know what to call it. I just said the water line. I will try your method and let you know.

 

[demarko210]

I would try Superclean first. If that doesn't get it, there is a product called Mary Kate On and Off. It is 3 kinds of acid and alcohol. Protect your hands and use a rag to wipe it on. Wait a couple of minutes and hose it off.

Protect any galvanized metal, like on a trailer.

Chris I tried some purlple power after i created the post yesterday it did not work. I dont think superclean will either.

 

[Chris1956]

Superclean is purple power. Same stuff. PP is generic Wallyworld version.

If it is tape adhesive residue, try rubbing alcohol. Acetone will dissolve other kinds of adhesive.

 

[Horigan]

Try 3M Adhesive Remover.

 

[mike_i]

Just a guess, how about either goo gone or goof off?

 

[demarko210]

I will start with the alcohol and a razor blade, then I will try the others.

 

[crazy charlie]

I will start with the alcohol and a razor blade, then I will try the others.

Good luck with that....In my experience ,Thats probably the least effective approach but I wish you luck!! Charlie

 

[demarko210]

Good luck with that....In my experience ,Thats probably the least effective approach but I wish you luck!! Charlie

I mostly agree but have to try. Its just what I have on hand without having to purchase anything.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Good luck with that....In my experience ,Thats probably the least effective approach but I wish you luck!! Charlie

I agree. Anytime I've tried using razor blades on gel coat, the blade ends up digging into the gel and taking out little divots.