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Removing paint

  • 30-06-2015 03:58PM
    #1
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭


    So I've started the process of getting the boat fixed up.

    Sanding back the paint on the hull is fine, slow work but its working away.

    However, it looks like one of the previous owners sprayed on 'no slip' paint inside the cabin. Where this has begun to flake, it can be scraped off fairly handily. However, its not wanting to come off a lot of the cabin.

    The reasons that I want to remove it are as follows:
    -colour is awful
    -its abrasive
    -it looks like the owner just painted over black mould. I'd like to strtip it back and then wash the cabin down with bleach or some other mould killer before painting again.

    At this stage, I think I'll have to belt sand it back? the random orbit sander isn't make an impression and the scrape is just sliding over it.

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Comments

  • #2
    fergal.b
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 6,385 Mod ✭✭✭✭fergal.b


    Some of those non-slip paints are epoxy based so try using a heat gun and scraper to see if it will soften it up, don't do it today or it might kill you :D




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  • #3
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭ezra_


    Thanks Fergal, will give that a try.

    Failing that, beltsander?

    Also, to save opening a new thread; does anyone have any recommendations on how to wash sails? They are a bit dirty, with some of that brown 'rust' like stains and a bit of mould in places.

    Also need some minor repairs and the numbers glued back on, if anyone has any recommendations?


  • #4
    neris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,123 ✭✭✭✭neris


    good mask and a boiler suit for the stripping. heat gun be way to go.


  • #5
    noby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,111 ✭✭✭noby


    You can wash sails in the bath. Give them a soak in non bio detergent and a good rinse. Some people recommend oxy clean.


  • #6
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭ezra_


    neris wrote: »
    good mask and a boiler suit for the stripping. heat gun be way to go.

    And of course I chose the hottest summer on record to do this!


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  • #7
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭ezra_


    neris wrote: »
    good mask and a boiler suit for the stripping. heat gun be way to go.

    I've never used a heat gun before (always just sanded).
    Any advice?


  • #8
    ezra_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,369 ✭✭✭ezra_


    noby wrote: »
    You can wash sails in the bath. Give them a soak in non bio detergent and a good rinse. Some people recommend oxy clean.

    Thanks - wasn't sure if the non bio stuff would work. Will try that.


  • #9
    noby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,111 ✭✭✭noby


    ezra_ wrote: »
    Thanks - wasn't sure if the non bio stuff would work. Will try that.

    It's good for a soak for a general clean. For brown spots etc give it a scrub by hand first. You can use mild bleach as long as you rinse it well.


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