Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

is there other ways to remove paint from a boat to get it back to white gel coat other than sanding. I know it can be painted white, but at a big cost, is there a chemical, high pressure procedure, sand blasting or easy sanding method to remove it, thanks

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

Oven off (easy off)

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

if you are very sure its gel coat under paint , paint stripper will work then just buff the sides to bring out the gel shine ,but be damed sure its gel under the paint

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

Ovenoff only works on uncatalized paint i.e. painted pinstripes, lettering etc........also any of the liquid strippers that will remove paint have a very good chance that it will damage the gel underneath!!! if you want to do it the right way the first time, sand it off and repaint it white!!!!

and I do paint for a living so it's not secondhand knowledge.............

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

There is a product called klean strip just for that. Wont hurt the gel.

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used it but still leary...............

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

i used to build boats [24'-40' offshore]and owned a bodyshop too,dads paint works great [from wal-mart] if your careful and like i said if its white gel coat under it, it beats sanding

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

Razor Blade The Stripes Off The Gel Then Sand And Buff It To New. It Sounds Scary But It Works.

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

done it that was also. round the corners with a file so they dont dig in.

Re: Best way's to remove paint graphics???
 

tried the clean strip, very strong, don't get it on you, helped loosen paint, still took quite a bit of sanding, would take forever to do entire boat, anybody have anything else to try.