Marine: Boating, Sailing, PWC, GPS and Navigation - Bottom paint remover

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Nik-c
09-07-04, 10:00 PM
I have a 23 foot SeaRay with old, partially chipping bottom paint that I'd like to remove (not replace). What's the best way to remove bottom paint without sanding?

Here's a pic of the current bottom paint:

http://www.haleakala.us/bottompaint.jpg

Ed Imeduc
09-08-04, 11:26 AM
A 3800 psi pressure washer works . Dont get to close to it

ED ;)
Nik-c
09-08-04, 03:56 PM
Would it do anything to the finish?

Some of the bottom paint is pretty well dissolved in, but the rest like I said is almost flaking off.

I just don't want to hurt the finish under the bottom paint. Should I reapply anything after removing the bottom paint?

Ed Imeduc
09-08-04, 05:00 PM
Might go to http://www.defender.com

Id think put a white Awlgrip on it after you have it clean. Are they have many interlux paints that you can use.

ED :cool:
Nik-c
09-11-04, 10:14 PM
OK, I used a 3500 psi pressure washer and here are my results:

http://www.haleakala.us/powerwash.jpg
http://www.haleakala.us/powerwash2.jpg

The remaining paint seems pretty stuck on there. Any suggestions on removing the leftovers?
Ed Imeduc
09-12-04, 03:13 PM
I just sand a little so its flat and go for awlgrip or you can go for a full Gelkote white on it.

ED ;)
Nik-c
09-12-04, 05:39 PM
Thanks a lot, Ed. Appreciate the help.