Decals <where to find for 2008 SX230>

[danielcasey01]

My 2008 SX230 has decals which have been worn by the sun. I was hoping to replace and was wondering if anyone knows where I can get them.
Also, how difficult/easy is it to get old decals off?

 

[FLBulldogger]

The decals will differ in how difficult or easy they are since you have a 12 yr old boat. I would start with my fingernails and see if you can get one up and going, if you can they should peel off, you can also use Goo gone decal remover, but if they fray or chip when you get it going you may need a heat gun (used sparingly) to get the glue behind the decal to loosing and give as you go. But whatever you do DONT use anything sharp or that has a sharp edge, we've had folks here that did that and gouged the crap out of the gelcoat. Just keep the heat gun on low and keep it moving and at least a foot away. Then once they are off we used you can use the goo gone to get the residual glue off. Here is a link for the DECALS if you choose to reinstall. Once we got out off we liked them gone.. Good luck take some before and after pics.

 

[ChrisM]

I swear by these, but controlled pressure should be used as marring from enough pressure could occur. Controlled heat from a heat gun, and these, have taken many a brittle and cracking decals off for me in the past.

Non-Marring Scraper Set, 4 Pc.

 

[danielcasey01]

Thanks for the info, guys. This forum is incredible!!

 

[zipper]

Heat gun worked well to remove my 07 graphics. I did not reinstall. I wetsanded and polished the hull to remove the oxidized gelcoat. We like it better without graphics.

 

[drewkaree]

Amazon sells plastic razor blades that will also be a big help.

 

[Beachbummer]

Eraser wheel!!!

ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel 4in Pad & Adapter 1-Pack – Pinstripe, Adhesive Remover, Vinyl Decal, Graphics Removal Tool - - Amazon.com

ABN Rubber Eraser Wheel 4in Pad & Adapter 1-Pack – Pinstripe, Adhesive Remover, Vinyl Decal, Graphics Removal Tool - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

It was very painful for me. I wish you better luck than I had. The eraser wheel made it way easier.