I have a couple of sails where the numbers have been altered so many times the white coating on the sail material has come off leaving a clear patch.  Is there anything I can do to fix this?

Cheers

Trevor

Hi Trevor.

I had similar issues with some old sails when I removed the old self adhesive numbers which left a sticky reside.. I cleaned off the residue adhesive with acetone and took off the layer of satin coating.  I then decide to clean the whole panel affected with acetone which took off all the satin coat leaving a clear panel. I masked off a seam joins with masking tape above and below where the numbers were to obtain a professional finish.

I then applied my personal sail number using a permanent marker and templets from BG Sails & Design. Easy to clean off and remove/change with acetone.

The integrity of the sail has not been affected and sometimes it is an advantage to be able to see through the sail. New Mylar sail material can be cleaned with acetone and the satin finish does not come off.

Best wishes Michael.

Thanks Martin.  That sounds like the way to do it.

Cheers

Trevor