2004 SeaRay Sundeck here. Has...

[Drake]

2004 SeaRay Sundeck here.  Has anyone had any luck removing the old faded logos?  I have a new set I want to put on but don't want to mess up the fiberglass.  Thoughts?

Also, looking to replace the Nav lights to LEDs.  Any products you would recommend?  Thanks!

[wingless]

Definitely follow standard procedures.

What has worked for me is usage of a polisher w/ rubbing compound and a coarse bonnet to remove the old decal.

The two typical issues when removing / replacing decals. One is that gel coat fades dark, leaving a ghost logo after removal. The other is that the decal protects the gel coat, exposed is unprotected. Unprotected erodes away. This causes a decal that can be felt.

My arsenal includes fine grit wet / dry sandpaper and I wet sand up to 2,000 grit to attain a flat (by feel) surface. Care MUST be used because there is only so much gel coat and excessive removal is possible and is REALLY bad.

The ghost decal dark fade disappears over time.

[Christo604]

I just did that on my 210, use a hairdryer to warm it up, should peel off easily. If there is any ghosting from the decal on the fibreglass wet sand with 2000 then polish. Worked perfectly for me.

[DanielW]

Hi Drake...I used the 3M Stripe Off wheel...makes quick work of vinyl decals without damage to car paint or boat fiberglass.
https://www.amazon.com/Adhesive-Remover-Graphics-diameter-threaded/dp/B0922LTMNC

[nanners]

3M Stripe Off Wheel Adhesive Remover Eraser Wheel Removes Decals, Stripes, Vinyl, Tapes and Graphics 4” diameter x 5/8” thick 3/8-16 threaded mandrel 07498 Pack of 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063VT0G/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_8WB59BNB95V90H30TR8K

Works great and fast. Does not damage fiberglass.

[nanners]

On Amazon

[Bravo3]

Where did you purchase your new decals?

[Kevin7]

Hi Drake - like Bravo3, it would be great to know where you got the decals - thanks!

[Drake]

Hey guys sorry for the delayed response...been in Charleston on my anniversary trip.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageMarineDecals?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=868699033

here is the seller on Etsy. You can customize your colors of the order. We changed ours to red since the color of our boat is navy to give us a patriotic look.

[Kevin7]

Thanks Drake - much appreciated!

[Jimmy1020]

I removed 15 yr old decals on my ‘07 210 SEL with a rubber wheel attached to a drill. Here’s the link to what I used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07ZX23L5Z?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title