Here's a trade secret to get your deck grip off. Soak the whole board in Turps with an old towel over it , then wrap it in plastic (large wheelie bin liners) and tape it all up so the turps doesn't leak out . Let it rest for a few hours or overnight . Remove the plastic and the grip just slides off .If the glue is still stuck to the board repeat the process and it will rub off with clean rags....BIG WARNING if you have cracks in the deck don't do it as it will eat the foam.

How it works is the deck grip is porous and the Turps soak's through and breaks down the glue.

Thanks don't use metho that takes the paint off (DC only time he has given me a bum steer )
It did help get grip off but I also had to repaint rails and pin line turps works a treat for sure

Piros said...

wazza66 said...
Always amazes me were you get these tips from Piros.

Must have some secret sources somewhere.

Haha yes sorry mate I have to give credit to you for this one

I heard from a secret source,that "Poodle Froth" is just as good as turps.

just remember mineral turps is sometimes used as a paint thinner/cleaner for some types of paint.

Id like to see some info on the resins used and there chemical resistance. That amount of turps for that amount of time, may or may not have some effect on the resin???

I want to change the deck on my Starboard, but this technique would scare the crap out of me!

Any other tips before I am forced to melt my board?

divaldo said...
I want to change the deck on my Starboard, but this technique would scare the crap out of me!

Any other tips before I am forced to melt my board?

I understand your hesitation, I can also testify to its value.It's much gooder than anything else you might try.
If your sceptical try a corner to see how it goes.
Also use nail polish remover for the final cleaning(acetone)