Dingy Markings

orion1 · 07-06-2008, 06:02

We just purchased a nearly new PVC West Marine inflatable from a friend. It has been used maybe twice and is near perfect.

We need to register it here in La. but the previous owner used a marks a lot to put the reg. numbers on the boat for the original reg.

Does anyone know if there are any solvents which may be safely tried on PVC to remove the black markings.without damaging the fabric.

Sunspot Baby · 07-06-2008, 06:41

Try acetone. It is what you use to clean PVC before applying a patch so should work reasonably well.

Also consider a number plate that would cover the old. I have purchased from INFLATABLE BOAT & RIB REGISTRATION NUMBERS - Home and love the product. You by a coupon from West or Boat US and then redeem on line.

These plates glue on just like a patch. You can see some on my dinghy if you look in my picture gallery.

George

**David M** · 07-06-2008, 07:53

Acetone can dissolve a lot of things. It may or may not damage the material that your dink is made of. Just be aware of this possibility and proceed with caution.

fcsob · 07-06-2008, 10:06

This works great on fiberglass. I would give it a try.Davis | Marine Products

orion1 · 07-06-2008, 13:02

Acetone does not work. It fades out a little but is still there. Have used FSR before but do not have any right now. Tried lacquer thinner and denatured alc. Thanks all, off to the FSR store.

**David M** · 07-06-2008, 13:18

Is there a paint or a coating of some sort that you might be able to apply over it? Anyone know of any for inflatables?

Therapy · 08-06-2008, 09:55

A patch.
But then it won't look new.
But that is the consenus for anit-theft I get from reading.

waterworldly · 08-06-2008, 10:43

I own a retail store in which we use those markers all the time, and sometimes the formica counters get marked. We remove it with a little elbow grease and Purell hand sanitizer. (imagine what it does to your skin!)

**GordMay** · 09-06-2008, 06:28

Purell hand sanitizer is just (Ethyl & Isopropanol) alcohol.

Sunspot Baby · 09-06-2008, 11:54

The stick on name plates I recommended above look very professional. Again, take a look at my photo gallery. My dink is yellow but they come in gray. In fact, I have a set of gray ones ready to put on a spare, small inflatable we have.

George

07-06-2008, 06:02	#1
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 62 Images: 5	Dingy Markings We just purchased a nearly new PVC West Marine inflatable from a friend. It has been used maybe twice and is near perfect. We need to register it here in La. but the previous owner used a marks a lot to put the reg. numbers on the boat for the original reg. Does anyone know if there are any solvents which may be safely tried on PVC to remove the black markings.without damaging the fabric. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

07-06-2008, 06:41	#2
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,117 Images: 14	Try acetone. It is what you use to clean PVC before applying a patch so should work reasonably well. Also consider a number plate that would cover the old. I have purchased from INFLATABLE BOAT & RIB REGISTRATION NUMBERS - Home and love the product. You by a coupon from West or Boat US and then redeem on line. These plates glue on just like a patch. You can see some on my dinghy if you look in my picture gallery. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

07-06-2008, 07:53	#3
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,765	Acetone can dissolve a lot of things. It may or may not damage the material that your dink is made of. Just be aware of this possibility and proceed with caution. __________________ David "Marge! Look at all the great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guys boat!" -Homer Simpson

07-06-2008, 13:02	#5
orion1 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Slidell, Louisiana, USA Boat: William Atkin Cutter, 35', "ROSA" Posts: 62 Images: 5	Acetone does not work. It fades out a little but is still there. Have used FSR before but do not have any right now. Tried lacquer thinner and denatured alc. Thanks all, off to the FSR store. __________________ "Sure You Can Trust Our Government, Just Ask Any Indian"

07-06-2008, 13:18	#6
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,765	Is there a paint or a coating of some sort that you might be able to apply over it? Anyone know of any for inflatables? __________________ David "Marge! Look at all the great stuff I found at the Marina. It was just sitting in some guys boat!" -Homer Simpson

07-06-2008, 10:06	#4
fcsob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida,Colorado Boat: Morgan OI,41ft.seadancer Posts: 33	This works great on fiberglass. I would give it a try.Davis \| Marine Products

08-06-2008, 09:55	#7
Therapy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,554	A patch. But then it won't look new. But that is the consenus for anit-theft I get from reading.

08-06-2008, 10:43	#8
waterworldly Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami Florida Boat: 52' Irwin Center Cockpit Posts: 259	I own a retail store in which we use those markers all the time, and sometimes the formica counters get marked. We remove it with a little elbow grease and Purell hand sanitizer. (imagine what it does to your skin!)

09-06-2008, 06:28	#9
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,443 Images: 232	Purell hand sanitizer is just (Ethyl & Isopropanol) alcohol. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

09-06-2008, 11:54	#10
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,117 Images: 14	The stick on name plates I recommended above look very professional. Again, take a look at my photo gallery. My dink is yellow but they come in gray. In fact, I have a set of gray ones ready to put on a spare, small inflatable we have. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

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