Pressure wash pontoon decals?

[Bennettc]

Is it possible to pressure wash the decals off the side of an older pontoon? I would like to clean them off and repaint. Every post i've read has talked about heat guns and blow dryers but I think that would be very tedious with the amount of decals I have.

 

[Jeep Man]

Re: Pressure wash pontoon decals?

Pressure high enough to peel off your decals would really dent your panels and stretch the metal.I have removed several decals from vehicles and the safe way is a heat gun. Even then you need to use caution as too much heat can expand the panels. A hair dryer is safest but really slow. Clean off any glue residue with "Goof Off " or some similiar cleaner. Then wash down the panel with thinners to remove any oil or chemical before painting or applying decals

 

[5150abf]

Re: Pressure wash pontoon decals?

Concur, the panels on a toon are really glorified tin foil and I really think a pressure washer would destroy them.

Stickers stick, it is thier job and there really is no easy way to get them off.

As stated heat helps alot then once you get it off use some laquer thinner to get the sticky off, goo gone works well too.

 

[beermunk]

Re: Pressure wash pontoon decals?

Try soaking them with a liberal amount of Goo Gone and then use fishing line to get behind the sticker and a "sawing action" with the fishing line to help peel them off. Then more Goo Gone once they're gone. The trick with Goo Gone is the amount you apply and the time you let it sit. In both cases, the more the better.

 

[rrhodes]

Re: Pressure wash pontoon decals?

I have only used this on glass hulls but it worked great. Google "71-07501 ADHESIVE & STRIPE REMOVAL DISC 3M Marine"


"A vinyl, nonabrasive material designed to remove vinyl stripes, letters and graphics from gelcoat and painted marine surfaces without damaging the finish. Required 4000 RPM tool. "