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From: Steve Smith (no email)
Date: Mon May 07 2001 - 19:54:27 EDT
Aerofoam* wrote:
> I have just started attacking the 2 layers of bottom paint and layer of bad
> gelcoat on my boat. The bottom paint has a rubbery consistency and doesn't
> sand well.
> I tried to sand it off with 36 grit and the paper just fouls.
Try soapy water as a lubricant and coolant. It allows a finer finish and
reduces sandpaper loading in many situations.
>
> Is there a good chemical stripper for bottom paint?
see below, and above.
> or a solvent?
> Is there any better method of removing gel coat?
> I am thinking that a big disk sander with 24 grit may be the ticket for fast
> removal.
that will make heat, melt the rubbery stuff and glue it to the disc. Not
likely to work with soft, gummy stuff. Also, working in cold weather is better
as it makes gummy stuff harder and it sands off better, assuming soapy water for
lubricant.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Mark Mech
>
> www.aerofoam.com
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