removing bottom paint- slow progress

[KurtG]

We got this boat last fall and keep it trailered now. I made the decision to remove the bottom paint -20 years of coats of soft and hard. It was a lot more work than I expected, but am almost done. The bottom/gel is in decent shape underneath. I have a few gel paste patches to do. I used all sorts of methods- chemical strippers, oven cleaner, wet sanding

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

Looks like you are doing a great job. I did that years ago on an older tri hull and it was horrible work to do. I applaud you on your effort and results!

 

[mountainmariner]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

Looks very nice.
Did you re-paint it after removing the old?

 

[KurtG]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

no painting yet. That is the gel coat underneath. I mostly took the last of paint off with a combination of oven cleaner or wetsanding with 600 grit.

I'm hoping not to paint, but will re-evaluate later.

 

[mountainmariner]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

ugh, elbow grease,lol.
I am thinking of doing this to mine, just not sure which route to take yet, remove, or repaint. . .
Good Luck!

 

[BWR1953]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

Wow, that looks great! I may consider doing the same to mine, instead of repainting... whenever I get around to it! LOL!

Once you get it to the point where you are ready to restore the gelcoat, try applying some Penetrol, which is available online.

Keep us posted and thanks for the pic!

-BWR

 

[KurtG]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

BWR-
Thanks for the comments. What is the penetrol supposed to do? I don't recall hearing that one.

 

[58hydraglide]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

Penetrol is supposed to bring back the color and shine. It is used as an additive for oil based paints. I have used it when hand painting interior trim on some house I built. It helps the paint level out. I have never used it on any fiberglass though.

 

[Budcruiser]

Re: removing bottom paint- slow progress

I have used penatrol it works great on fiberglass.