Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
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Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
As per subject. I was taking some dodgy decals of my high top and it took a layer off underneath the sticker and has left what looks like yellow ish, patterned material underneath. Is that the fiberglass I can see?
Have I removed a gel coat and it's not a simple case of painting the affected area
All advice gratefully received
Regards
Andrew
Have I removed a gel coat and it's not a simple case of painting the affected area
All advice gratefully received
Regards
Andrew
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
It sounds as if you've taken off the layer of jel coat. Any chance of some pics to confirm.
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Sorry bit of a luddite. Which is the add photo button sorry
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
That would be an ecumenical matter
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Any advice what damage I've caused now the photos are there and any advice how to rectify please?
Ta
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Images not visible to me, have you used the procedure shown by ROB. The icon the blue line points to.
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Thanks for the reply. I have. I can see 4 pictures on my phone. I pressed rhe big black I button and added some photos. I thought the thread went dead quickly. I'll try again. Thanks for heads up
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Can you see that pic? It shows for me
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Still no images, but hold fire for a bit until somebody else pops up and maybe able to view them or not.
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
OK thanks. I'm uing the forum via chrome browser on a Samsung device. I can always try from the laptop at some point. Thanks again
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
I can see the pics well. Are you sure it isn't hardened old adhesive deposit? Have you tried scraping a bit off? It doesn't look like gelcoat removal to me.
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Hi. Thanks for the reply. You've got me thinking now! In my head the yellow stuff Is lower than the white bit. I.e if I drag my nail then the white bit is raised from the yellow but I'll check tomorrow. Be a bit embarrassing if that's all it was but I'd be happy if that was the case.
I'll report back
I'll report back
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Re: Paint off fiberglass when removing decals
Is the surface smooth or is it rough. If it's smooth it's probably a repair but if it's rough to the touch it's probably fiberglass. Also is there a step on the change of colour or is it smooth. If smooth it's probably a repair. It's hard to see on the pics.
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