Re: What's the best way to strip old paint of an aluminum boat?
Hello all
I am finishing up on the sides for my boat.
I used brand name "STRIPPER" and "STRIPEEZE" thick paste let it set for the recommended time and used a heavy duty paint scraper to remove old paint.
I also used my sander to complete the job but that mostly polished up the aluminum.
I WASHED the boat then used mineral spirits to ensure ALL the paint srtiper material was off.
I had a choice of primers to use.
ZINC CHROMATE or SEM (mfg in North Carolina) brand bought locally at an auto paint store.
Hand spray.
Both have "SELF ETCHING" properties to adhere to the aluminum.
http://www.nefla.com/boat/
As you can see, I have NOT applied the finish coat.
I removed the hardware (cleats etc) to allow me to finish the deck area.
My 1600 psi pressure washer has removed ALMOST all of the paint top side.
YES, I will use my THICK PASTE to remove the remaining paint.
sand the metal, apply more primer.
I plan to get a QUOTE from the local truck bed spray company to apply that material to the deck areas. NON SKID
If that proves to costly, I may buy it in quart cans or use non skid paint.
In the Navy, we used to simply ADD SAND to the paint. (I retired in 1990)
Thanks,
Bill