How likely is it that there will be discoloration?

[bkearney]

I decided to remove my old decals and fully polish my 1999 Outback after I got it. I think it will all depend on how the boat was stored and such, but the "ghosting" was very minimal on mine (like you have to know what used to be there and look for the lines). After the first good polish, the oxidation was gone and you can't tell it was even there, especially once its on the water.

Thanks for Sharing the photos. That gives me hope for removing them!