Vinyl Stripe Removal

[david l greenberg]

According to "Powerboat Reports" a consumer mag that accepts no
advertising, there is a product available that will remove vinyl striping
from fiberglass hulls without damage.

The product is called Stripe Eliminator and is made by Tenco Industries,
35200 Union Lake Rd, Mt Clemens, MI 48045 (810) 792-6001. The cost is
$19.95 plus $2.20 shipping.

It basically is a 3.5 inch dia ( 1.5" thick) disk made of a rubber-like
substance that you attach to a hand drill. The Eliminator, according to
PBR's reports, absorbs heat and won't scorch your fiberglass whiling also
removing any underlying sticky residue.

This product has recieved an Editor's Choice again according to PBR Nov
1998 article.

Not too long ago there was a lengthy thread about the difficulty (or ease
depending on the reporter) of removing the baked on stripes.) This might
be another solution.

If anyone has already tried this please post the results on the "Net" for
our benefit.

Happy Holidays From Southern Florida

David Lee Greenberg
GMC Motorhome Registry

 

[edgar t. kremer]

I posted the following on 12/11/98. It sounds like the same product to me:

3M makes a disc specifically for removing decals. Its official name is
Scotch-Brite Molding Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, PN 051131-07501.
It must be used with a high speed drill (4500 RPM). It will completely
remove the decal and not do any damage to the paint underneath the decal
or around it. I demonstrated this product at a convention several years ago.
I
presume it can be purchased at any auto paint supply house or 3M distributor.

> According to "Powerboat Reports" a consumer mag that accepts no
> advertising, there is a product available that will remove vinyl striping
> from fiberglass hulls without damage.
>
> The product is called Stripe Eliminator and is made by Tenco Industries,
> 35200 Union Lake Rd, Mt Clemens, MI 48045 (810) 792-6001. The cost is
> $19.95 plus $2.20 shipping.
>
> It basically is a 3.5 inch dia ( 1.5" thick) disk made of a rubber-like
> substance that you attach to a hand drill. The Eliminator, according to
> PBR's reports, absorbs heat and won't scorch your fiberglass whiling also
> removing any underlying sticky residue.
>
> This product has recieved an Editor's Choice again according to PBR Nov
> 1998 article.
>
> Not too long ago there was a lengthy thread about the difficulty (or ease
> depending on the reporter) of removing the baked on stripes.) This might
> be another solution.
>
> If anyone has already tried this please post the results on the "Net" for
> our benefit.
>
> Happy Holidays From Southern Florida
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> GMC Motorhome Registry

 

[dan vanderknaap]

> > It basically is a 3.5 inch dia ( 1.5" thick) disk made of a rubber-like
> > substance that you attach to a hand drill. The Eliminator, according to
> > PBR's reports, absorbs heat and won't scorch your fiberglass whiling also
> > removing any underlying sticky residue.
> >
> >
> >

I have used both the 3M discs and the rubber type eraser wheels in my graphics
business. I prefer the rubber type and find it more cost effective than the 3M
discs.
A word of caution... don't exceed the recommended RPM. About 2 years ago the
Rep.
in my area demoed it using an air powered dye grinder. It exploded injuring him
in a ....
well........sensitve area!

Dan Vanderknaap
Atlantic Autographics
76 Palm Beach