Possibly paint?

[ffaubert]

Does anyone know what this might be?

It seems to be some type of a rubber compound.Could it be anti-skid paint? It's thick but peeled off the cockpit sole relatively easily with a scraper.

How could I remove the rest before painting the cockpit?

Acetone, maybe paint remover? Would either affect the fiberglass or resin underneath? I'm not worried about the gelcoat as it is going to be repainted to cover a patch (Winter Project #1 thread).

Thanks

 

[Ross]

Rhino bedliner? if yes, it is a urethane. Epoxy garage floor paint?

 

[bffatcat]

Acetone on cockpit floor

I would`nt

 

[Ted]

I would guess that the product is not intended for marine use by the way it is breaking down. There really isn't enough information to know for sure. I would first try to remove as much loose flaking material as possible with a plastic scraper so as not to damage the gelcoat. Then I'd use a paint stripper that is safe for use on fiberglass boats. Soy Strip is a relatively environmentally safe paint stripper. Most paint strippers need time and warm temperatures to be effective. If you don't have both, you're wasting your time and money. This may be a problem in your neck of the woods. Try a small section to test its effectiveness before you tackle a large section. Another option would be blasting with a mild aggregate such as soda, plastic beads or walnut shells.

 

[Ross]

If it is something of the nature of Rhino Bed Liner most paint removers and scrapers will not be effective. That some of the loose chip and try the paint remover on those.

 

[ffaubert]

I would guess that the product is not intended for marine use by the way it is breaking down. There really isn't enough information to know for sure. I would first try to remove as much loose flaking material as possible with a plastic scraper so as not to damage the gelcoat. Then I'd use a paint stripper that is safe for use on fiberglass boats. Soy Strip is a relatively environmentally safe paint stripper. Most paint strippers need time and warm temperatures to be effective. If you don't have both, you're wasting your time and money. This may be a problem in your neck of the woods. Try a small section to test its effectiveness before you tackle a large section. Another option would be blasting with a mild aggregate such as soda, plastic beads or walnut shells.

Sorry, those pictures are from me with a scraper. This stuff is a rubberized product that is at least 5 years old (according to the marina I bought the boat from). It was actually holding on very well until I used a scraper on it

The cockpit sole had a botched patch put on it that I removed this weekend. This material was placed over the patch and down to the end of the sole by the drain outlet. I figured that when I replace the patch, I want to repaint the cockpit sole and need to remove the rest of this material.

I'm not too worried about the gelcoat since whoever put the patch in really cut it up anyhow (hence, the paint).

 

[ffaubert]

If it is something of the nature of Rhino Bed Liner most paint removers and scrapers will not be effective. That some of the loose chip and try the paint remover on those.

That's a great idea. Thanks.