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BEETLE · 04-19-2004, 08:08 PM

OK guys here's the deal -
I want to REMOVE the bottom paint on my 23 footer.
After checking numerous spots, have found that the bottom had NOT been sanded prior to paint, rather it appears only an adhesion promoter ?? had been used prior to coating.
Tried "Peel Away" paint remover on two test areas and was not happy with the results (did not "peel away" - had to work it off with metal scraper)

I was thinking of going to a conventional stripper that won't attack gel coat.
My goal is to get the bottom paint soft enough to work most off with a plastic squeegee.
Any suggestions out there ?

04-19-2004, 08:08 PM	#1
BEETLE Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Weymouth, MA Fore River Posts: 1,258	removing bottom paint OK guys here's the deal - I want to REMOVE the bottom paint on my 23 footer. After checking numerous spots, have found that the bottom had NOT been sanded prior to paint, rather it appears only an adhesion promoter ?? had been used prior to coating. Tried "Peel Away" paint remover on two test areas and was not happy with the results (did not "peel away" - had to work it off with metal scraper) I was thinking of going to a conventional stripper that won't attack gel coat. My goal is to get the bottom paint soft enough to work most off with a plastic squeegee. Any suggestions out there ?