do i have to repaint
 

i have a question and it might be stupid cause i think the answer is yes but what the hell i'll ask .do ya have to repaint the whole boat if ya want to remove the graphics on it if there painted? i have heard something like sandblasting or something like that. thanks in advance


donz jr mike

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I would think a good wetsanding or buffing would do the trick. The white looks pretty good

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soda blast , sand will destroy the gel . i would sand down instead. i am a certified refinisher in the car industry and would say the best way is to sand and refinish. are you going to tackle yourself or have someone refinish for you???

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tomtbone1993 the white is like showroom. open72 so your saying repaint.

jr

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with out seeing the boat , i would speculate that the hullsides and deck have been cleared, can you feel a thick edge on the graphics?? if you do then it's possible that you can just sand off the scheme and start fresh. what are you looking to do??

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Open 72 what is a soda blast?

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soda blasting is a method using baking soda, works really well. attached is a link to give you a idea how it works. we have a local company that does it when we need specialty parts striped. the people here do alot of old corvettes and street rods.

http://www.americanstripping.com/index.htm

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Would in clean up creamed color fiberglass, bring out the whiteness. Also what is the cost by foot?

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yup, i don't know what it cost on a "per foot " basis. they pretty much do a
" price " for a job. check your local area , i'm sure someone in texas does it. i just attached the link for a web page description.

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Open72 is right on.

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could it get this boat whiter its a 1987 this picture is after a good compound.
PS sorry Donz for the highjacking

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Talk to Grafix Works in Ft Lauderdale. They are next to Intense Marine.. They did an awesome job on my boat.. They specialize in cigs. Talk to the owner Harold. Great work...

http://www.grafikworx.com/

He might be able to sand it off and maybe you will want to throw a couple of clears on top of it. I don't know but this guy will. Top knotch work.

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thanks everyone this is all really appreciated OPEN72 yes i can feel a thick edge on the graphics. the main color of the boat is great, ya can even shave from it. but if your referring as feeling the edge as in ya can tell the difference between the main color of the hull and the graphics yes ya can. so i'm guessing ya can remove the graphics by sand off .i think my old man wants to have the boat all white and then put some vinyl scheme on it.

donz jr mike

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if you feel a thick edge then the hullsides and deck are not cleared. that saves a bunch of work. the graphics can be sanded off. i would use a 80 grit to knock of the bulk and then 180. there is a great product called dura-tec. it's a vinylester product that is activated with mek. properly clean with acetone and apply. after it cures block with a 320 grit and then you are ready for new paint. dura-tec works great . need any other info or ???'s just
pm me.

http://www.atlcomposites.com/product...dsurfacing.htm

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That boat is PROBABLY NOT GEL COATED!!! It is more then likely painted. You will likely have to sand and respray it. Take it to a good paint guy to find out for sure.

Jon

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If the white is Gel than you can use a product called Klen strip fiberglass safe and a razor blade to remove the graphics but be very careful, then you can wet sand and buff.

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Not a bad idea. I had mine painted and the graphics look great but you can't really change them without spending a ton of money.

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Frank,

Call these guys, http://www.enviro-strip.com/ they are at Jackson Marine Center in Lauderdale, on the New River, right off I-95. They can take a look at it, and tell you if it can be done. I used to store a boat with them, and they are great people to deal with.

Rick

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hey guys thanks let's what my old man says/ and thinks cause i know he wants to do it soon or later but once again thanks for all the 411 yall great

donz jr mike

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If your going to re-do it in some way, go to grafikworx. He is used to paint all the Lip-Ship Boats.

LS JR.

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does anyone know a ball park figure how much is to rain paint the whole boat . and how much to only do the graphics. is it worth it or no ? thanks

donz jr mike