Hello all, got me a new boat. 16ft Starcraft 160c Fishmaster. Looking for recommendations for taking off the existing registration numbers and adding the new ones??   I am so afraid of damaging the paint.

any safe options for me??

Thanks all

Harpoon

Use a heat gun or hair dyer to heat them up and a plastic scraper to peel off the decals/numbers/letters.  Then use some MEK solvent to wash off the glue that's left.  You can get a pint of MEK in the paint department of Home Depot or Lowe's.  As a precaution, it's recommended to use a solvent resistant glove when doing the MEK.  It's not going to burn/blister your hand but is assorbed through the skin and long term use can cause liver problems.   The MEK should not bother your paint.

Use a heat gun or hair dyer to heat them up and a plastic scraper to peel off the decals/numbers/letters. Then use some MEK solvent to wash off the glue that's left. You can get a pint of MEK in the paint department of Home Depot or Lowe's. As a precaution, it's recommended to use a solvent resistant glove when doing the MEK. It's not going to burn/blister your hand but is assorbed through the skin and long term use can cause liver problems. The MEK should not bother your paint.

X2!   Exaclty what I do on all my stuff.  I usually use something like GOO-GONE or whatever to take the stickness off with though.  I havn't tried MEK (basically paint thinner) but I'm not entirely sure that goo gone dosn't contain it.  And yes wear gloves, MEK in high doses is not good.  Inhaling it can also be bad so do it outside.  

Thanks alot guys, I will give this a shot tonight.

Much appreciated

Harpoon