Paint stripping

[Kevin DanielsParticipant @kevindaniels31521]

I have a fibreglass racing boat which is in need of restoration, can anyone advise me how to remove the old paint without damaging (Softening) the make up of the hull.

[Len OchiltreeParticipant @lenochiltree67043]

In the old days you could have slapped some nitromors paint stripper on it and let it pickle for a while, or stick the B&D sander over it,But now what with "Elf&Safety you have to think about your health,and quite right too.

If the old paint is firm then just give a light sanding down,preferably outside,and do not sand the fibreglass to much as the fibres are horrid, and WEAR a MASK!

Good luck,

Len

[Sam VimesParticipant @samvimes38365]

Have a look at the Fat Controllers threads he has given some great advice on paint stripping even from GRP.

[Kevin DanielsParticipant @kevindaniels31521]

Thanks for the advice, I managed to source a water based stripper from B&Q. I was a bit dubious as to whether this would actually work but after three applications I now have a paint free hull.

[Kevin DanielsParticipant @kevindaniels31521]

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