Removing Bottom Paint.

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I am thinking of removing some of the layers of bottom paint but not really into the expense of getting the bottom blasted.

Saw this.. "Peel AwayВ® Marine Safety Strip Paint Remover" and was wondering if anyone has tried it?

I don't really know why I care about bottom paint as I never leave the dock I guess I'm just looking for something to do...

Let me know what you think.
 
http://www.toughboats.com/index.cfm?page=5&subpage=RecommendATest
 
Leigh, the best way to remove "some layers" of bottom paint is to use your boat! Ablative paint wears aways as the boat moves through the water.

Other than that, you will have to scrape it to the hull and start anew.
 
No Jonathon I was having fun (Ref: text in green).

Hogan... You are a riot as always. So I take it you haven't used this nor would consider it...

This product claims it will strip upto 10 layers of bottom paint in one application.

"PEEL AWAY® MARINE SAFETY STRIP is an environmentally safe paint remover used for the removal of bottom paint from fiberglass, wood and metal boats without any damage to the surface. It will remove up to 10 layers of bottom paint in ONE application. The product also works well at removing varnishes, polyurethane, shellac etc from fine wood surfaces i.e. teak, mahogany etc. Coverage is 40 sq. feet per gallon."

I think I will try it and see.
 
Hard paint needs to be scraped/sanded.
Most of my ablative paint can be waterblasted or pressure washed off.
 
I believe Butch (Caryl-D) used that stuff on his boat one year.

How many layers do you have?

I used a putty knife when I scraped mine off, it was a dirty, ugly, thankless job...
 
Actually it was Caryl who used it. We bought a stripper I think it was from Lowes that was made for fiberlass at half the price. It worked great and removed 10 or more layers. Took the boat to clear fiberglass. We used alittle more than we should have because it was still cold (40's). Had to do some scraping. I will check and see if Caryl remembers the name of the product.
 
Peel Away is great stuff because unlike other stripping products it will remove ALL the layers of paint at one time. Basically you smear it on, then cover it with paper that has wax or plastic on the outside. Let it sit for overnight, and then peel it off. Then spray with vinegar or some other mild acid to neutralize it. They make it in different formulas - make sure you get the one made for fiberglass - otherwise it will eat the gel coat. Don't ask how I know this . . .
 
It may have been home depot, Peel away or strip away sounds like it. I know we paid like 50% less than the marine product. I looked for the old post but it was about 7 years ago and could not find it.
 
No matter how you do it, it's a dirty job one I hope never to do again.
 
Excellent, Thanks guys...
I agree it will be a dirty job but I think I would rathers try this than breathing in the dust from sanding/scraping.

Once this last storm rolls through next week I will get to work.
We are trying to get in before July 4th.. LOL
 
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