bottom paint removeal on hull

[mark larbalestrier]

does anyone know the best way to remove antifowling paint without damageing the gell coat . I am in the process of using a paint stripper , applying a section of stripper for 45 minutes and than power washing the area than wet sanding with 220 grit sand paper .

[Mark75H]

Sounds good. Another procedure I have seen used is the paint remover & kraft paper technique. Apply paint remover and then press paper over it, wait a little while and pull the paper off; paint and remover come off with the paper and go into the dumpster. Some marinas have to use this method when nosey neighbors or EPA is watching.

[MattGreen]

The absolute BEST way to remove layers of old bottom paint is to hire somebody else to do it.:D

I know, I know, you were looking for something constructive, I coulnd't resist. The F/G shop I used to work at used to do this - and I managed to avoid that work order every time !

Matt

[delawarerick]

Media blast with baking soda or walnut shells. Rick