noviceskier
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Since the decals were damaged and faded I just felt like it would be appropriate to remove the badly damaged ones preserving the ones in moderately good condition.
Tried the heat gun and razor removal, worked on the smaller bits but process was slow and not as efficient as I wanted it to be. Found a better alternative which removed the decals in minutes. Using my 16v matco drill and an eraser pad made quick work with them. Although not the correct tool to be used with the pad it does work and easily too.
Doesn't damage the gelcoat either if you were to not be as careful with a razor blade. Although depending on what drill you have it can overheat or not have enough power, but $10 for a pad which lasts to remove multiple skis. I think its something helpful for others having issues removing their decals.
I'll update the thread with pictures if needed. Just thought this would be helpful for others.
Now just to block the ski with higher grit sandpaper and patch some low and exposed bits of fiberglass with gelcoat and some polish finished with a coat of wax will make it look like new.
Also for restoring hoods too, found a rubbing compound made for restoring faded plastic too which made my plastic handlebar pads and hood have the black shine as if it wasn't sitting in the woods for years.
Tried the heat gun and razor removal, worked on the smaller bits but process was slow and not as efficient as I wanted it to be. Found a better alternative which removed the decals in minutes. Using my 16v matco drill and an eraser pad made quick work with them. Although not the correct tool to be used with the pad it does work and easily too.
Doesn't damage the gelcoat either if you were to not be as careful with a razor blade. Although depending on what drill you have it can overheat or not have enough power, but $10 for a pad which lasts to remove multiple skis. I think its something helpful for others having issues removing their decals.
I'll update the thread with pictures if needed. Just thought this would be helpful for others.
Now just to block the ski with higher grit sandpaper and patch some low and exposed bits of fiberglass with gelcoat and some polish finished with a coat of wax will make it look like new.
Also for restoring hoods too, found a rubbing compound made for restoring faded plastic too which made my plastic handlebar pads and hood have the black shine as if it wasn't sitting in the woods for years.
Truly then there is more than one way to "skin a jetski" !! I likes me some PB Blaster anyway I am gonna give it a shot or 3. Good Stuff !! 
