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09-19-2009, 08:33 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Salem, OR
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Best way to get stickers off
What is the best way to get stickers off an outboard motor cowling. Is there something that is made to do this with out harming the paint? I have a new motor and want to get the bright red break in instructions off the top. I could call the the place I purchased it from but am a little mad at them right now.
Thanks for any help
SL
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09-19-2009, 08:37 PM
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Tuna!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Presently at an "undisclosed location" in south central Asia
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Use the wife's hair dryer, a razor blade and some patience. Also consider using some of her nail-polish remover as long is it doesn't also remove the paint on the motor cover.
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09-19-2009, 08:38 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
There is a product specifically designed for removing stickers....it is called Goof Off, made by Lilly Industries Special Business Unit, in Grand Rapids Michigan. It works absolutely great!
Goof Off comes in a small, tin can with a red flip-top, like lighter fluid comes in. They call it "the ultimate remover!" on the can. It's good,and does not stink to high heaven like so many solvent type products.
Last edited by Derrel; 09-19-2009 at 08:40 PM.
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09-19-2009, 08:39 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: The Emerald Triangle
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
We take stickers off of 20,000 dollar Harleys using spray circuit board cleaner ...
Use it to remove the gum after gently peeling off the sticker itself rub the gum
off after soaking it with a microfiber or very soft cloth as not to scratch the finish ...
Air conditioner flush that is alcohol based works well also , use no harsh solvents ...
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09-20-2009, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Vancouver, Wa
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
I would not use a razor blade most likely you will scratch the surface. Use a heat gun and remove the adhesive with 3M adhesive remover or Goop Off. The 3M stuff is designed specifically for that purpose and works really good it won't harm the finish even on plastic surfaces.
Mike
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09-20-2009, 01:24 PM
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King Salmon
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: The Emerald Triangle
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Some types of goof off are too strong for some plastics and will melt them ...
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09-23-2009, 08:33 PM
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Ifish Nate
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: tualatin
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
multi craft plastics in tigard has some remover just for that it will take it off easy as pie.
Mike 
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09-24-2009, 12:38 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Camas,Wa
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
WD-40 works on bumper stickers!
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09-24-2009, 05:20 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Salem, OR
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Thanks for the ideas but like a lot of times I should have looked closer. The sticker just peeled right off with out any problems. Now if I could just get some time off from work to accually use my boat.
Thanks again
SL
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09-25-2009, 04:43 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Kelso
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Goof off 2 is a water based product that works very well.
Spray it on and wait a minute or so and then peel back if it is steel stuburn spray at the edge of the sticking area and it will release.
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09-25-2009, 04:51 AM
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Sturgeon
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Quote:
Originally Posted by Derrel
There is a product specifically designed for removing stickers....it is called Goof Off, made by Lilly Industries Special Business Unit, in Grand Rapids Michigan. It works absolutely great!
Goof Off comes in a small, tin can with a red flip-top, like lighter fluid comes in. They call it "the ultimate remover!" on the can. It's good,and does not stink to high heaven like so many solvent type products.
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We love Goof Off...you can get it at Home Depot in the paint section.
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09-25-2009, 08:33 AM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Oregon City
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Heat it up with a hair dryer and peel it off. The sticky gunk left over you can use goof off or granatize (most auto parts stores carry) to remove.
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10-08-2009, 09:46 AM
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Guest
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Beaverton-Aloha
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Krud Kutter get it at home depot!
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10-10-2009, 06:15 AM
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Tuna!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Oregon City
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Rubber eraser wheel.
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10-14-2009, 06:56 PM
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Steelhead
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: salem or
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Re: Best way to get stickers off
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Seaduction
Rubber eraser wheel.
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yes they do work great 
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