I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

[Pusher]

Looks like you used ac softer brush. Those heavy steel ones eat into the softer layers

 

[BWR1953]

Looks like you used ac softer brush. Those heavy steel ones eat into the softer layers

Yup. Nylon bristles on the wheel. Seems to work okay around the rivets so far.

 

[BWR1953]

Got some more grading done around the garage this afternoon. Without catching the tractor on fire! :lol:

The area is usable as is, but I'd like to do more. That little 40 inch x 10 inch box blade is slow. Gets it done, but slowly.

Am hoping to get some more stripping done on the KF tomorrow!

 

[BWR1953]

Hi guys. Sorry, I don't have boat work to report yet. But I'm still around! :lol:

I ended up back in the ER again last week. The good news is that the X-ray finally revealed the kidney stone. The bad news is that it's still in there and I have no idea when it will finally exit! :faint2:

I have to admit that boat work wasn't the highest priority this month. I traveled over 1300 miles in October going to and from the VA Hospital. And that doesn't include local doctor stuff. Ugh. Expensive too! :grumpy:

Anyway, I felt a little better today and the temperatures are perfect, so I did some more grading around the garage. The grading is pretty much done. I still want to do a little touch-up but have to reconfigure the box blade and need the boy to help with that.

Looks much better. After the grading is completely finished, I want to install a retaining wall.

 

[Watermann]

Keeping busy I see, I can see the KF turtled in there waiting for it's turn.

 

[Decker83]

All the hard work you have put in is looking great.. Take it easy or don't take it at all..:laugh:

 

[BWR1953]

Here's my latest update on why I'm not getting any boat work done! :lol:

I've been working on my garage project. Check my "good stuff" thread for the latest there.

However, I did make a decision on the boat stripping effort. I really don't want to keep using scrapers so I bought a pressure washer a couple weeks ago. I went round and round with myself on electric vs gas power and ended up going with electric due to ease of maintenance. As infrequently as I'll use the thing, I just didn't want to have to rebuild a carb before every use.

And with all the rave reviews about using chemical stripper and a pressure washer combo, I just couldn't resist.




And today I took delivery of a new gas stove for the house! My wife is very pleased.

 

[Watermann]

That washer should do just fine, I hear you on gas powered small engines.

Next she needs a new fridge so the old one can find it's way to the garage.

 

[BWR1953]

That washer should do just fine, I hear you on gas powered small engines.

Next she needs a new fridge so the old one can find it's way to the garage.

Yeah, the reason I finally got off the dime and started installing the electric into the garage is so that I can use that electric pressure washer there. Not supposed to use it with an extension cord and that's all I have in there now.

And I sure didn't want to drag the KF back onto the trailer and back outside just so I could plug the pressure washer into the side of the house. Ugh! I built the garage so thatI wouldn't have to work outside anymore! :lol:

You betcha I'm working on getting a new fridge! Already laid claim to the counter-top microwave we have. The next thing we get will be a replacement microwave for over the new range.

 

[BWR1953]

Took the new range for a test drive this evening. Worked great!

 

[Decker83]

What time is dinner..:bounce:
The PW should work great for the stripping..

 

[BWR1953]

Got the KF back into the garage today. And we tested the pressure washer and I'm quite happy with its performance.

 

[BWR1953]

Prep work started for paint removal tomorrow.

 

[BWR1953]

We cut the sheet to cover from the keel to the spray rail. The plan is to lift the plastic, glop on the gloop, then tape it back down over top of the paint remover.

QUESTION: Should the plastic sheet have an air gap or is it okay to actually touch the stripper? :eyebrows: :heh:

 

[Watermann]

Either way it just needs to hold the fumes down on the paint. Don't let it dry out on there though.

You really going to spray that stuff off inside there with the washer?

 

[BWR1953]

Either way it just needs to hold the fumes down on the paint. Don't let it dry out on there though.

You really going to spray that stuff off inside there with the washer?

Nope, gonna roll it outside onto the apron, close the door, then rinse.

 

[BWR1953]

Wellll.... that didn't work!

The instructions right there on the Jasco container clearly state to apply a thick coat with a brush. So I tried to take a shortcut in order to make application faster by applying with rollers.

Poor results. My bad.

Lesson learned: FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! :facepalm:

Gonna grab lunch and let the boat dry, then try again by using brushes and applying to a smaller area.

 

[BWR1953]

I didn't get to work on the boat this afternoon. My buddy came over and installed the final outlet in my garage. Good stuff.

Tomorrow being Thanksgiving, I've been told in no uncertain terms by my wife that I won't be working on the KF tomorrow either! :lol:

So maybe on Black Friday I can get back to work. If we don't go shopping!

 

[BWR1953]

Didn't do any boat work on turkey day or Black Friday but got back at it today. Taking a lunch break now. :hungry:

I'm disappointed with the results thus far.

We marked a small area to strip, then applied a thick coat of Jasco using brushes. Next, we covered the stripper with plastic sheet. The stripper had already begun its work while we were covering. It was bubbling up nicely.

Waited 15 - 17 minutes, uncovered the boat and started blasting with the pressure washer. It worked well in some areas but did nothing in others. I'm bummed. :grumpy:

The boy made a suggestion which we'll try next; pour the stripper on the work area and just smear it around in a super heavy coat. Then we'll use scrapers and a drill with a nylon wheel at first to get as much as we can, then hit the remainder with the pressure washer.

Here's hoping.


Stripper applied and covered.



Results.

 

[jbcurt00]

I wouldnt use the stripper wheel on anything other then a but of soft paint left behind after scrapping.

Thats stuff is still nasty and you dont want to fling even a little bit off w the wheel....

Stripper needs to go down in 1 smooth stroke. No brishing back and forth and no smearing it around....

Initial contact seals out air and re-brushing 'lifts' 1st coat and prevents it and 2nd coat from working quite as well.....

Do smaller areas on opposite sides. Apply, cover, move to the other side, apply cover and wait 20 min then go and scrape 1st side, then 2nd....

If its still not great results, apply, cover and wait 30min try again.

I think some have left it 12hrs or longer to let it really chew on the paint.

Also when covering, dont smoosh/wiggle or press plastic down too much. It might be doing the same as re-brushing and hampering effectiveness.

If all else fails to improve reaults (tried the flour trick yet?) step up to a nastier stripper, like airplane paint stripper. It is probably best not to let your son apply, help cover or remove it though.... At least not the 1st few times you use it. Rusto makes a good one, but I used the brand sold at my local auto parts place...