Boat Life Adhesive Cleaner & Remover

BoatLife Release™: The Marine Adhesive & Sealant Remover Built for the Job

When it comes to removing tough marine sealants and adhesives, few names carry as much authority as BoatLife. BoatLIFE® has pioneered the marine sealants industry for over 65 years, tracing its roots back to 1959 when the company was founded by Edwin Kehrt, a former captain in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That same depth of expertise flows directly into their Adhesive Cleaner & Remover lineup — most notably the flagship Release™ Adhesive & Sealant Remover.

What Is BoatLife Release™ and Why Does It Matter?

Marine sealants are engineered to bond hard and last long — which is exactly what makes them so difficult to remove when the time comes for maintenance, re-bedding, or repairs. BoatLife's Release™ is purpose-formulated for this challenge. Formulated to remove cured or uncured silicone, polyurethane, and adhesives, it is also great for clean-up on hands, tools, and equipment.

Release™ is ideal for removing cured silicone, polyurethane, and polysulfide, and removes tapes, labels, and decals from metal, fiberglass, and wood. That versatility makes it an indispensable companion to BoatLife's own line of marine sealants — because the brand that knows how to seal a boat also knows exactly what it takes to undo that seal cleanly.

Safe on Sensitive Marine Surfaces

One of the standout characteristics of Release™ is its broad material compatibility. It will not harm metals, fiberglass gel coat, glass, or plexiglas, and is safe on most carpets, vinyl, plastics, and painted surfaces. This is critical on a boat, where a single product might need to work across teak decks, gelcoat hulls, aluminum fittings, and upholstered interiors without causing additional damage.

Used alongside a scraping tool, Release™ removes cured sealants from fiberglass, wood, metal, and glass, handles residue from decals, tapes, labels, and adhesives, and simplifies the overall use of sealants by allowing for a fast cleanup.

Available in Multiple Sizes

Whether you're tackling a small spot repair or a full re-bedding project, BoatLife offers Release™ in sizes to match the scope of the work. The compact 1 oz. spray bottle (part #1291) is perfect for detail work and keeping in the tackle box, while the larger 16 oz. spray (part #1288) handles bigger jobs and whole-boat sealant replacement sessions. All products are USA made, reflecting BoatLife's long-standing commitment to domestic manufacturing quality.

The Right Partner for BoatLife Sealants

Release™ isn't just a standalone cleaner — it's designed to work hand-in-hand with BoatLife's broader ecosystem of marine compounds. If you're re-bedding hardware, stripping old polysulfide, or refreshing the caulking on seams and thru-hull fittings, having a purpose-built remover from the same brand ensures chemical compatibility and predictable results. Explore the full BoatLife brand page to see their complete line of sealants, cleaners, and restoration products, or browse all Adhesive Cleaner & Remover options to compare solutions across brands.