The stripper stuff I'm using is also water cleanup, but not citrus based. So it might be harsher on synthetics, as the label warns. Glad to hear the citrus based one seems harmless to gelcoat, for future reference. cheers, john S. On 05/01/2017 03:32 PM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
I used a citrus stripper which was great on bottom paint. Worth a try on the bright work. It is water soluble and I don't think it harms other surfaces. When it allowed me to squeegee off the bottom paint there was no discernible damage to the gelcoat.
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 2:52 PM, John Schinnerer <john@eco-living.net> wrote:
If you mask off the rails with painter's (masking) tape to protect the deck, you could probably use a chemical stripper on the wood finish without risking the gelcoat & fiberglass. Read the stripper's warnings carefully though! I'm using "Klean-Strip" premium stripper and it says don't use on linoleum, rubber, fiberglass, a handful of other synthetic surfaces. And I'm working with the removable wood pieces so no risk.
It sure does cut way down on the elbow grease of scraping to use the strippers where possible. Most of the finish peels of relatively easily. If there are thick spots that it doesn't penetrate the first time around, just hit those with a second round after scraping off all the easier parts.
cheers, John S.
On 05/01/2017 10:35 AM, Daniel Rich wrote:
Well, not looking for a yacht quality job, so I will give it a go on the boat.
Daniel
On 5/1/2017 10:14 AM, Bob Eeg wrote:
I agree with Tom but removing the toe rails would require popping out the teak plugs.
And replacing them with new plugs. Not a big deal but more work. Some plugs won't come out perfectly and you end up chipping the radius.
Bob
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On May 1, 2017, at 10:10 AM, Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> wrote:
Well, getting the toe rails off will be a pain. I will probably do it in place. I may regret it.
Daniel
On 5/1/2017 10:05 AM, Thomas Buzzi wrote:
If you take the teak off the boat it will be a LOT easier to deal with. Most old teak needs to be rebedded anyway. Don't know what happened to my email about "New Glass 2" but that is what I used and it was very easy to get a magnificent, long lasting shine! I don't sell the stuff but I certainly will use it again when that becomes necessary.
On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 10:46 AM, STANLEY WHEATLEY <swwheatley@comcast.net> wrote:
Best way to strip an old finish is a heat gun and a good scraper > like a > Bahco/Sandvik. > > On May 1, 2017 at 12:49 AM Daniel Rich <danielgrich@gmail.com> >> > wrote: > >> I will check that out. >> >> The teak has something on it like Cetol. Peeling off. So, I >> think I >> > need some sort of mechanical removal of it. Maybe I will just have > to sand > it. > >> Daniel >> >> > > >> >>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 9:28 PM, Bob Eeg < >>> >> montgomeryboats@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Not a fan of a sponge try to get a rotating rug. Held on >>> with >>> >> Velcro. > >> Teak >>> https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/ >>> >> userportal/show_product.do?pid=9118 > >> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Daniel Rich < >>> >> danielgrich@gmail.com<mailto:danielgrich@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> This is good to know. My Monty needs some TLC. >>> >>> Now, what about the teak? A total mess. Should I scrape >>> with a >>> >> cabinet scraper? > >> Daniel >>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 9:23 PM, Bob Eeg < >>> >> montgomeryboats@hotmail.com<mailto:montgomeryboats@hotmail.com>> > wrote: > >> Also get an old windex to mist some water on the >>> compound. Do >>> >> a large section at a time. It cuts fast and doesn't take long. > >> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 9:17 PM, Daniel Rich < >>> >> danielgrich@gmail.com<mailto:danielgrich@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> Thanks for the quick response Bob! >>> >>> OK, I will check them out. Can I get away with a buffing >>> pad >>> >> on my portable drill, or do I need an edge grinder or something else? > >> Daniel >>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 9:15 PM, Bob Eeg < >>> >> montgomeryboats@hotmail.com<mailto:montgomeryboats@hotmail.com>> > wrote: > >> Daniel >>> >>> I like these 2 products that we use. >>> >>> (google) >>> >>> Aqua Buff 1000. (Cutting) >>> Aqua Buff 2000 (finishing) >>> >>> Yes a machine . >>> In the final stage we add some yellow wax to the Aqua Buff >>> >> 2000 to shine > >> It up like new >>> >>> Be well >>> Bob >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Apr 30, 2017, at 8:59 PM, Daniel Rich < >>> >> danielgrich@gmail.com<mailto:danielgrich@gmail.com>> wrote: > >> Montypals: >>> >>> Man, my Monty has lots of oxidation. It has been neglected >>> >> while I build my SCAMP. > >> So, I want to rub out the hull, but I have never done it. >>> >> Should I do it by hand, or use some kind of buffing machine? I > think the > laps will get in the way. Thoughts? > >> Daniel Rich >>> M15 #208 "Kestrel" >>> danielgrich@gmail.com<mailto:danielgrich@gmail.com> >>> >>> > >>> >>
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