The Slingshot graphics on on my mast are peeling off which causes noticeable extra splashing when that part of the mast is below the water. How might I remove this testament to marketing over engineering? Anyone have tips on removing them without affecting the anodization?

What about the graphics on the foil? I've just sanded them kinda smooth, but if there's a easy way to strip them off completely, I'd love to hear it.

A little heat with a hair dryer will soften the adhesive. Go easy on this. Very gradual heating. You should still be able to touch it.

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segler said..
A little heat with a hair dryer will soften the adhesive. Go easy on this. Very gradual heating. You should still be able to touch it.

Its hard to heat up this big chunk of aluminum, but so far applying heat doesn't seem to help much. It's really no different than scraping it off at room temp. A flat, thin piece of aluminum works as a scraper and doesn't seem to mar the finish much.