Baller Orlando76 Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 I just bought a new to me ski, but with decals on it. Any suggestions so I don’t mess up the ski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Obrienslalom Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Put your own over them? :| Ive used WD-40 on cars to remove those super annoying dealer stickers. Never damaged the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 There are citrus based products but usually a plastic edged scraper and go carefully, maybe some hair dryer or careful heat gun use. Expect fading if the ski came from somewheres sunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller dvskier Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Heat them up with a hair dryer and they'll peel right off. Follow up with alcohol and it'll look perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jaypro Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Use a hair dryer, it works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Test it first but Goof Off is pretty effective. Brake fluid also gets some decals before it gets the finish. Alcohol, WD40, carb cleaner and gasoline might work too. But timing is everything. Test for sure because plastics are often degraded by harsh solvents. Careful with too much heat but a skilled heat gun operator should be able to get stickers off without delaminating the ski. Primer white hides many imperfections! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 3m adhesive remover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 I used a heat gun and they came right off. Hair dryer would be safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 3M Eraser wheel on a drill will work WONDERS as a last resort. One of the most effective specialty tools ever. Also great for boat decals that won't give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Tom351 Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Denatured alcohol works really well also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller One_Ski Posted October 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 Have you tried an ice pick (kidding ;0)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Orlando76 Posted October 9, 2018 Author Baller Share Posted October 9, 2018 I hadn’t tried anything yet as I wasn’t sure of a definite no-no other than a grinder. Some chemicals I’d think could gum up the ski. I don’t think fading will be an issue and I’d leave the stickers but they are absolutely hideous on this ski. I’ll try denatured alcohol and a hair dryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Connelly_Skis_Inc Posted October 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2018 @Horton has some good tips on removing size stickers. But John, what if there is no sticker??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted October 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2018 Mold just etched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted October 10, 2018 Administrators Share Posted October 10, 2018 Don't use any solvents on your ski.. Or if you do test under the bindings first. Just peel off the stupid stickers it's fine. Or buy Connelly. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted October 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2018 Unlike 10 years ago, today's adhesives used in stickers are typically impervious to alcohol based products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted October 10, 2018 Baller_ Share Posted October 10, 2018 How about old stickers on a hull? More like a step pad that had the micro thin sticky sheet on the bottom. Step pad came off. Sticky sheet still stuck and well adhered to hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted October 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2018 @Wish - 3m adhesive remover. That is what they make it for. I used it and a soft plastic scraper when I removed the enormous wakesetter decals off the side of my boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jhughes Posted October 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2018 @Wish I'm telling you - 3M Eraser Wheel. Put it on a drill and have at it. It absolutely eats stickers and residue and will not damage the hull. Amazing product. It was one of those things that when I used it the first time I couldn't believe I had gone so long not knowing about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Tom351 Posted October 10, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 10, 2018 I agree on the 3M Eraser Wheel- used in on my hull when removing a pinstripe. No hull damage- also, plastic razor blades work well....as do metal razor blades, but with much higher stakes if you slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Zman Posted October 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 11, 2018 I like the grinder idea. Extra course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasingOldDreams Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 muriatic acid definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted October 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 11, 2018 @Jhughes, that wheel looks awesome. I am going to order one today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ALPJr Posted October 11, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 11, 2018 Blow dryer then wipe off any left over goo with a citrus based adhesive remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Hallpass Posted October 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 13, 2018 @wish. On the hull question, Acetone won't hurt gel coat. It will eat pinstripes and stickers, so be careful. Many people have told me the 3M erasers are great. I've never tried one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brewski Posted October 13, 2018 Baller Share Posted October 13, 2018 A heat gun will remove all stickers. A little WD-40 will remove all sticker adhesive residue. Get 'er did~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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