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NCBrew
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Initially Posted - 12/02/2020 :  16:41:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I need to remove the name which is painted on. What can I use to remove it?
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Response Posted - 12/02/2020 :  19:42:17  Show Profile  Visit DavidCrosby's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I have successfully removed paint from fiberglass using oven cleaner.


To be safe, I suggest that you test the oven cleaner in an inconspicuous spot first.
David Crosby "Small World"
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Response Posted - 12/04/2020 :  09:52:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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I have successfully removed paint from fiberglass using oven cleaner.


To be safe, I suggest that you test the oven cleaner in an inconspicuous spot first.


Thanks, I will try it
1998 Catalina 250WK
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Albemarle Sound,NC

I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.
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islander
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Response Posted - 12/04/2020 :  12:19:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Most paint removers will tell you on the label if they are fiberglass safe.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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Voyager
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Response Posted - 12/04/2020 :  13:22:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
The main ingredient in oven cleaner is sodium hydroxide or lye. Probably works great.
It is extremely corrosive I know because it burned my forearms while cleaning my old oven.
I was wearing heavy rubber gloves but it soaked into my cloth sleeves.
It took about a minute and then it started stinging badly. Left marks too.
Be careful.
Bruce Ross
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 12/04/2020 :  20:23:52  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
When done, wash with water -- tons of it. Then put a polish on. I went through this years ago and was ginger on oven cleaner and over the top with water and it worked!
Peter Bigelow
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Rowayton, Ct
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 12/08/2020 :  13:44:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
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I have successfully removed paint from fiberglass using oven cleaner.


To be safe, I suggest that you test the oven cleaner in an inconspicuous spot first.


Oven cleaner did not work.
But thanks
1998 Catalina 250WK
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I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.
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Response Posted - 12/08/2020 :  14:16:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
If it's paint, paint stripper will remove it, but you have to be careful to only use the type that's made specifically for fiberglass. Ordinary paint stripper like you use for a house or car is too aggressive and will dissolve the gelcoat. Westmarine used to sell it (unless it has since been banned). After the paint is removed, a shadow of the old name will probably remain. The gelcoat surrounding the name gradually eroded, but the gelcoat underneath the paint did not. My advice is to just apply the new name over it and ignore it. It will fade away and not be noticeable.
Steve Milby J/24 "Captiva Wind"
previously C&C 35, Cal 25, C25 TR/FK, C22
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glivs
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Response Posted - 12/08/2020 :  14:36:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Two possible options...
1) Stripper....I’ve used Soy-based stripper from Jamestown Marine. Like any stripper it’s efficacy is temperature dependent but it worked great for me in removing (mostly) several layers of bottom paint with seemingly no I’ll effects on the gelcoat or me.
2) Heat gun and plastic scraper. This works well for decals but possibly worth a try. Be very careful not to burn the gelcoat particularly if the hull is cold when you begin.

Oops....just saw Steve’s response....ditto to what he said.
Gerry & Leslie; Malletts Bay, VT
"Great Escape" 1989 C-25 SR/WK #5972
Edited by - glivs on 12/08/2020 14:38:59
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 12/21/2020 :  06:09:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
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I have successfully removed paint from fiberglass using oven cleaner.


To be safe, I suggest that you test the oven cleaner in an inconspicuous spot first.

Oven cleaner did not work but spray can of paint remover (Lowes) did work.
1998 Catalina 250WK
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Albemarle Sound,NC

I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.
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