is ther any paint stripper that wont damage gelcoat??

butchmotors

Seaman Apprentice
Joined
May 26, 2010
Messages
40
Some previous owner of my current boat . painted and cleared about 4 square feet of one side.Is ther anything I can apply that wont tear up the gelcoat but will soften the paint??
 

Georgesalmon

Lieutenant Commander
Joined
Apr 14, 2012
Messages
1,793
Re: is ther any paint stripper that wont damage gelcoat??

Don't know any brands but Just make sure there is NO methlyene chloride in it if you try something.
 

sasto

Captain
Joined
Jun 1, 2010
Messages
3,918
Re: is ther any paint stripper that wont damage gelcoat??

I recently used aircraft paint stripper made for fiberglass. Don't recall the name at this time...got it at Worse.....um....West Marine. Check here on iboats.

Good Luck!
 
Top