I just completed purchase of my new boat - '83 Hunter 25 and want to know how to strip one part poly paint from the deck and cockpit (floor and seats). Someone suggested using a power washer but I'm not too sure about that idea. The current owner painted the deck and cockpit surfaces with green paint and I'd like to get it pack to the original gelcoat (if possible). I've attached a picture for reference. Thanks for the help. Tony Kriz
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Wow, that seems like dark paint...
for any boat that's not way up north. Must generate alot of heat below in the summer. I know cause I've been there done that. There is a Marine grade stripper made by one of the manufactures of marine stuff..(can't remember the name) that West Marine sells. Its safe for fiberglass and is very thick. Goes on like jelly, then after a few hours bubbles up the paint which can then be washed and scrubed away. May take several applications before you get it really clean. Pressure washers can really do some damage, I would use no more pressure than what you get from just a regular hose pressure.
for any boat that's not way up north. Must generate alot of heat below in the summer. I know cause I've been there done that. There is a Marine grade stripper made by one of the manufactures of marine stuff..(can't remember the name) that West Marine sells. Its safe for fiberglass and is very thick. Goes on like jelly, then after a few hours bubbles up the paint which can then be washed and scrubed away. May take several applications before you get it really clean. Pressure washers can really do some damage, I would use no more pressure than what you get from just a regular hose pressure.
Peel Away.
Tony: I think what David is refering to is Peel Away. They do have this at West Marine, and they also sell their own brand. I think that this is the same thing that you can purchase at Home Depot.
Tony: I think what David is refering to is Peel Away. They do have this at West Marine, and they also sell their own brand. I think that this is the same thing that you can purchase at Home Depot.
Gelcoat Condition after paint removal?
Thanks Steve and David. Any idea what the gelcoat condition will be after using the striper? I'm wondering if I will have to "reseal" the gelcoat. I obviously can't wax over the non-skid areas. Any ideas. Thanks. Tony
Thanks Steve and David. Any idea what the gelcoat condition will be after using the striper? I'm wondering if I will have to "reseal" the gelcoat. I obviously can't wax over the non-skid areas. Any ideas. Thanks. Tony
Wide open question.
Tony: It is very difficult to know why the previous owner painted the non-skid to begin with. I assume that the problem was just that the original non-skid was worn and the owner liked the dark color. You will almost for sure need to redo it. It is just a matter of the product that you decide to use. If you are interested in a gelcoat non-skid you can purchase it from www.fiberglasshawaii.com They have a shop in Santa Barbara. If you decide on paint, then you need to decide if you are going to use house paint, porch paint, one part or two part paint.........
Tony: It is very difficult to know why the previous owner painted the non-skid to begin with. I assume that the problem was just that the original non-skid was worn and the owner liked the dark color. You will almost for sure need to redo it. It is just a matter of the product that you decide to use. If you are interested in a gelcoat non-skid you can purchase it from www.fiberglasshawaii.com They have a shop in Santa Barbara. If you decide on paint, then you need to decide if you are going to use house paint, porch paint, one part or two part paint.........
Why strip?
I can't really tell from the picture but if the paint is in good condition, why not just sand lightly and repaint with one part poly again. You will never get the surface back to the gel coat no matter what kind of remover you use, unless you sand heavily which will ruin the gel coat and you will end up painting. By the way, my neighbor redid his non-skid with paint 7 years ago and it still looks good. He used Sears House latex, 25 year warranty
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I can't really tell from the picture but if the paint is in good condition, why not just sand lightly and repaint with one part poly again. You will never get the surface back to the gel coat no matter what kind of remover you use, unless you sand heavily which will ruin the gel coat and you will end up painting. By the way, my neighbor redid his non-skid with paint 7 years ago and it still looks good. He used Sears House latex, 25 year warranty
.Don't Like The Color & It's Peeling
I don't really like the color of paint and it's peeling in the cockpit floor. Good point on the non-skid gelcoat areas. I was hoping I might be able to get back down to the original non-skid gelcoat and not have to repaint and I suppose I won't know until I strip away the paint. I may try to strip the paint in the cockpit (since I have to repaint it anyway) and see what I end up with. If it's a pain I may just leave the rest of the boat alone and learn to like the color.
I don't really like the color of paint and it's peeling in the cockpit floor. Good point on the non-skid gelcoat areas. I was hoping I might be able to get back down to the original non-skid gelcoat and not have to repaint and I suppose I won't know until I strip away the paint. I may try to strip the paint in the cockpit (since I have to repaint it anyway) and see what I end up with. If it's a pain I may just leave the rest of the boat alone and learn to like the color.
Redoing gelcoat non-skid
My recent IG newsletter had an article on redoing gelcoat non-skid, based upon data from a friend at Fiberglass Hawaii. I'll post this on the gelcoat and plastics forum over the next few days or I can e-mail it to anyone who wants it if you want to see it right away. Personally I do not like the look of painted non-skid. Thanks Jim W
My recent IG newsletter had an article on redoing gelcoat non-skid, based upon data from a friend at Fiberglass Hawaii. I'll post this on the gelcoat and plastics forum over the next few days or I can e-mail it to anyone who wants it if you want to see it right away. Personally I do not like the look of painted non-skid. Thanks Jim W
Please Send Me The Article
Please email the article to: tkriz@tkriz.darkhorizons.org Thanks! Tony
Please email the article to: tkriz@tkriz.darkhorizons.org Thanks! Tony
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