help removing hydro turf - pita -

[2006superjet]

Ok so I have removed some of the easy to get to turf like in the footholds and such. (Wasn’t glued sown very well) but there are some parts the turf is glued down really well and does not pull very easily. I have been reading some posts and still want more advice.

! Oh and who just realized that Yamaha puts 5 shotty rusty screw. Bolts holding the back bumper on slid the cover other day and right away thought now I have to spend more $ next time Yamaha use stainless steel!!!!!!!!!
I almost could not get one off
Also I striped one of the black side bumper screws so now I have to drill it out.

Moving on

What’s the best/quickest method for removing stubborn turf?

 

[WFO Speedracer]

A brass cup type wire brush on a drill.

 

[2006superjet]

ok

Fine Wire Brush, 2"
i dont think is brass is that ok.

so just dump it on the turf and
wax on wax off
with a drill

 

[2006superjet]

i will pic document saturday and post
should be messy and fun

 

[tnj4life]

Have you tried a heat gun? I took my fx1 factory turf off almost in one piece with a heat gun. I just heated it up real good and slowly pulled it up.

 

[2006superjet]

i have a heat gun and could try that method. seems like it could work might be gooey

 

[Etheraldreamer]

i used a heat gun and a razor blade paint scraping tool. (it holds a straight edge razer flat and gives you a handle, looks like a small paint brush only razor instead of bristles) it worked pretty damn good.

 

[2006superjet]

the heat gun makes more sense and would be better on the ski. not gouge it at all.
so i can try both methods.

 

[ksarge91]

Gas and wd-40 in a spray bottle has always worked for me. Spray it on, let it soak for 5 minutes, then wipe it off with a rag.

But don't smoke while doing so....

 

[2006superjet]

my issue isnt the glue its the turf first
would the gas penetrate the turf to release the glue.

 

[stanton]

just scrape best you can and turf over whats left. it doesnt need to be clean at all, your just going to cover it up again!
my bumper was on with rivets, im not sure yamaha put those screws in.

 

[oxnard111]

just scrape best you can and turf over whats left. it doesnt need to be clean at all, your just going to cover it up again!
my bumper was on with rivets, im not sure yamaha put those screws in.

x2

 

[ksarge91]

my issue isnt the glue its the turf first
would the gas penetrate the turf to release the glue.

I don't know, If you can get it up a little bit by the dash, try pulling it slowly and cutting the underpad/turf with a razor blade as you go along. If that dosen't work I'd use a really sharp chizzle and a mallet.

 

[2006superjet]

on second thought i may have used them back when i first put the turf in. my bad
thought it was fishey

 

[tnj4life]

Yeah I forgot to mention that what was left I used a staight blade scraper like you would use to remove stickers off of glass. The heat gun will make the turf more flexible and it will make it turn loose from the ski. I done my first ski without a heat gun and it took probably 5 times longer. 3m adheisive remover will take the residue of the glue off.

 

[Matt_E]

Here's what's worked well for me: I use a cheap fish filet knife with a very sharp and skinny tip.
Get started lifting the turf in one corner.
As you pull the loose turf away from the hull perpendicularly (keep tension on it!), slice away with the knife tip to get more to come loose.
Keep the knife sharp.

 

[SXIPro]

Here's what's worked well for me: I use a cheap fish filet knife with a very sharp and skinny tip.
Get started lifting the turf in one corner.
As you pull the loose turf away from the hull perpendicularly (keep tension on it!), slice away with the knife tip to get more to come loose.
Keep the knife sharp.

X2...Like skinning a big ass bluefish.

 

[KEVIN26]

man I wish I had a pic for you
but
Shonuff has this thing
man it is awesome
It is like this huge chisel with a big razor blade on the end

once again Its awesome
if you get stuck you just hit the end with a hammer and wala
the turf just flies right off

 

[Crab]

man I wish I had a pic for you
but
Shonuff has this thing
man it is awesome
It is like this huge chisel with a big razor blade on the end

once again Its awesome
if you get stuck you just hit the end with a hammer and wala
the turf just flies right off

Hand held flooring scraper.

 

[lakeboy183]

i used a razor blade, its slow but effective