Sanding vs Blasting vs paint stripper
Mar 22, 2015 8:05:21 GMT
Post by balticus on Mar 22, 2015 8:05:21 GMT
Hey Maf49i,
Thanks for the flowers, but again - I'm only the messenger, the video has been created by someone else ;-).
I'd be very keen on hearing your results with the copper coated bottom, since I recently have heard lots of people beeing very convinced about this product in terms of a 'fire-and-forget' weapon against fouling. An article I have read lately in a local german boating mag reports from an owner who had no trouble at all for more that 5 years straight! This plus the ability to create a smooth surface if desired makes me think of shifting to that system myself. My only worry is that the coat is not available in white though... ;-).
I encourage you to go ahead with the stripper since it is (as to my experience) the best compromise between effort and result. But keep in mind that it still remains an awfully messy and dirty process wich still requires a good ammount of elbow grease...
Keep in mind that sharp tools are paramount here as well and I achieved good results in using a carpet scaper. You just need to be carefull not to scratch the underlying gelcoat (too much). In the heat of the battle you possibly won't be able to avoid it 100%. but such scarches can later on easyliy be fixed by EPOXY (!) filler. Maybe you want to hire some hands for the annoying process of sanding later on? It' s not so complicated so some untrained fellow with a good sense for craftmanship can do the job as well. No need for a professional (and expensive) boatbuilder here.
Finally - I have used 'Starbrite' Stripper which worked quite well. But there are many other products on the market which are also up to the the job. Whem making your choice, check for details like application time, neccessary environmental conditions (temp, etc) and also working steps.
Good luck and pleased to hear,
Michael
Thanks for the flowers, but again - I'm only the messenger, the video has been created by someone else ;-).
I'd be very keen on hearing your results with the copper coated bottom, since I recently have heard lots of people beeing very convinced about this product in terms of a 'fire-and-forget' weapon against fouling. An article I have read lately in a local german boating mag reports from an owner who had no trouble at all for more that 5 years straight! This plus the ability to create a smooth surface if desired makes me think of shifting to that system myself. My only worry is that the coat is not available in white though... ;-).
I encourage you to go ahead with the stripper since it is (as to my experience) the best compromise between effort and result. But keep in mind that it still remains an awfully messy and dirty process wich still requires a good ammount of elbow grease...
Keep in mind that sharp tools are paramount here as well and I achieved good results in using a carpet scaper. You just need to be carefull not to scratch the underlying gelcoat (too much). In the heat of the battle you possibly won't be able to avoid it 100%. but such scarches can later on easyliy be fixed by EPOXY (!) filler. Maybe you want to hire some hands for the annoying process of sanding later on? It' s not so complicated so some untrained fellow with a good sense for craftmanship can do the job as well. No need for a professional (and expensive) boatbuilder here.
Finally - I have used 'Starbrite' Stripper which worked quite well. But there are many other products on the market which are also up to the the job. Whem making your choice, check for details like application time, neccessary environmental conditions (temp, etc) and also working steps.
Good luck and pleased to hear,
Michael