How to remove bottom paint?
10-16-2006, 07:19 AM
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How to remove bottom paint?
My neighbor just bought a small boat (14') and wants to remove the bottom paint. The previous owner left it in salt water for a long time and looks like it has about 4 layers of paint on it... some of it is chipping. Anyway, it look really bad and he wants it removed.
What's the best way to remove it? I suggested pressure washing as much as possible off and then trying Zip Strip. I assume you shouldn't sand this crap down because of the toxicity, correct? Any other ideas?
What's the best way to remove it? I suggested pressure washing as much as possible off and then trying Zip Strip. I assume you shouldn't sand this crap down because of the toxicity, correct? Any other ideas?
10-17-2006, 09:57 AM
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Re: How to remove bottom paint?
Originally Posted by Martin Bowker
Don't do any sanding without an actual respirator. Dust masks are not adequate when sanding anti-foulants. It sounds like it's pretty thick and old. If it's flaking and brittle try using a good metal scraper. If they didn't do a good prep it should come off easy. If not you will have to either do some sanding or stripping. Does he want to put bottom paint back on this boat, or is he trying to restore it to the gel finish underneath?
I think he'll end up having to paint it again, but not with anti fouling paint as I know there's at least one spot that is going to need glass repair.
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11-20-2006, 06:29 PM
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Re: How to remove bottom paint?
can you find a soda blasting co thats the way to go i own a soda blasting business and i strip paint off boats all the time have a ? you can email me ate [email protected] thanks chad
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12-28-2006, 12:47 AM
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Re: How to remove bottom paint?
Like Jeff22, I sanded my 1974 Mako ( which had around 25 years of bottom Paint ). Make sure you have on a Tyvec suit and a respirator. I did my boat, start to finish in 5 hours. Which is sanding the bottom paint off, then D A'ing with 80 grit to finish. Came out Awesome.
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