[C320-list] Accent Tape - Suggestions

[Warren Updike]

Karl, I've done this a couple of times. I would never attempt it from the
deck. And, yes, removing the glue is a bear of a job. Even after softening
with heat it remains very tacky. I resorted to using a razor scraper to get
under the glue and ball it up enough to be able to grab and pull it.  Just
be very careful as it's easy to gouge the gelcoat with the razor. Even
chemicals didn't seem to be a help. Maybe I just didn't find the right one.
Once clean, installing the new stripe is not difficult.

I found that marking the beginning and ending of each section was enough. On
the starboard side there are two fixed ports and so three separate sections
of stripe. On port, with one fixed port there are only two. The stripe will
buckle if not laid quite straight. Also, the gelcoat under the stripe was
clean and shiny and acted as an aid to align the new stripe.  Good luck.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Karl Krueger [mailto:smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 2:39 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Accent Tape - Suggestions

Hello All:

I'm in the process of replacing the accent tape (blue and teal), the boat is
a 1995 vintage and the tape is splitting.  The boat is on the hard and is a
fin keel.  The cradle is on blocks and the accent tape area is probably 12
feet above the ground.  Hence I've decided to do the work from the deck
instead of a ladder.

I've put a good quality tape on the bottom of edge of the accent tape for
the purpose of a straight edge for the new tape.  I'll be using a blow dryer
to soften & remove the old tape.

Any problems performing this task from the deck?  Also, suggestion are
appreciated.

Karl Krueger
Kindred Spirit #282
Milwaukee Wisconson

On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 6:45 AM, Wash, Steve
<wash at advantageelectronics.com>wrote:

> Hi,
> This is just a ping to see if the list server is working.  I haven't 
> received an email for a couple of weeks.
> Thanks,
> Steve
>
> #1029
> Joie de Vie
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