Replacing old boat rego numbers on the hull?

[ccrogue14]

Got new rego for a used fibreglass boat I purchased, however the old rego numbers seem to be painted directly on the hull.
I purchased a sets of vinyl stickers with the new rego number but now I realise I cannot remove the old ones without repainting the entire hull white.

Is there a cheaper/easier option available?

[aussiebasser]

Repo Cutting Compound, should bring the old painted numbers off.

[gr hilly]

I have seen a large Fish decal stuck on first covering the old no then the new number on top maybe Ausfish could help ??

[ccrogue14]

Got new rego for a used fibreglass boat I purchased, however the old rego numbers seem to be painted directly on the hull.
I purchased a sets of vinyl stickers with the new rego number but now I realise I cannot remove the old ones without repainting the entire hull white.

Is there a cheaper/easier option available?

Just buy it from Autobarn and rub it on until writing comes off?

[aussiebasser]

Just buy it from Autobarn and rub it on until writing comes off?

Yep, it'll take a bit of rubbing, it's even better if you have a proper buff. In the olden days when I was younger, all the rego numbers and names were painted on, you just buffed them off to change them.

[Rip it up]

Wet and dry sanding would be best. Start with 600/800/1200 before buffing. Make sure the polish compound you use doesn't contain any silicon or wax. Or your stickers won't last long.


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[sandbank pete]

Hire a caramel wheel, then a quick buff. A lot easier and you shouldn't damage the boats finish.

[Noelm]

If the hill is still gelcoat, try some Acetone, it will probably be old enamel paint, and Acetone will take it off on a jiffy!

[timeout]

Try oven cleaner if the hull isn't painted. That's what we used in panel shops. Don't try to remove it in one go and wash thoroughly between applications.

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[ccrogue14]

I used some fine sandpaper and then acetone to remove the black dust/residue. Worked great. Thanks