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Removing 29-year-old vinyl striping from a fiberglass hull requires a rubber eraser wheel designed for vinyl removal to prevent gel coat damage.0:27 Unlike heat guns and metal razor blades, which risk gouging the finish, a vented rubber wheel attaches to a standard battery-powered drill to lift old vinyl without overheating the surface.0:27 After stripping the vinyl, residual adhesive can be removed using methyl hydrate or acetone applied with a microfiber cloth and a plastic razor blade.4:01 To install new striping, clean the hull surface thoroughly with denatured alcohol, secure the new vinyl with masking tape, and apply it using a soapy water solution in a spray bottle to allow for positioning.6:18 A squeegee removes air bubbles before the final backing tape is peeled away.6:25 Compounding the hull area where the old stripes sat helps blend the gel coat, which may show ghosting from decades of sun exposure.4:51 Using a rubber eraser wheel and plastic scrapers significantly reduces labor and prevents surface damage during vinyl removal.7:00

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