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John,
Good to see a post from you. Years ago, I found out from a prank (my amends are a different story), shaving cream from the canisters will break up a hand painted surface. It did not damage the undercoat. If possible.....apply in the shade and let it sit for a while. Runs a little bit. Lots of rags. After my "discovery" I have used the method quite a bit for painted slogans on vehicles/equipment from auctions.

Side bar from topic....my 1979 22' Revenge back in my yard. hard top mounted. Now put all the pieces back together. Unfortunately, guests for a wedding has/had me working on the house for last couple of months as part of a remodel. The boat sits and I pine....marriage intact. Salvation is reading club posts between saw dust and concrete.
Garris