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do you guys know a technique on how to remove glued on items from a hypalon boat that's inflatable? the edges of the accessories are starting to peel off but the middle is still glued tightly. because i want to take the items off first, clean them up, then re-glue. but how can that be possible w/o damaging the raft? i am already tempted to use a heat gun but im scared it could melt the raft.. do you know any techniques or solvents that can take all these off? tnx! 
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a lot of people use MEK to dissolve old glue and clean it before doing the repair. if i were u, id use the same thing. make sure that u're in a well-vantilated area that isnt close to an open flame. NEVER use a heat gun! and the parts that doesnt come off with the MEK solvent, you can try scratching them off using sandpaper, but RUB it GENTLY! MEK is a bit price-y though. but it works!
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yes, MEK solvent removes glue. yet, we recently discovered that Naptha will remove it faster. just be cautious!
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the type of solvent to be used will depend on what boat u have. for Hypalon and Neoprene boats and other rubber boats, it's safe to use a MEK solvent to dissolve & clean the glue residue. again, do not use heat gun. a hair dryer will do. put it on a hot setting as it will soften the glue, soft enough to remove the patches. Then u can finally use MEK solvent on the excess glue. apply MEK in your rag, keep rubbing until the old glue breaks down.
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