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| By Southern Boats on Fiberglass Upkeep Boat owners are usually very careful when it comes to doing anything to the exterior hull surface of their boat. Many of them have been warned or even heard horror stories about damaging the gelcoat when removing old paint or graphics. Nevertheless, there are occasions when old paint has to be removed, and luckily there is a safe method for doing it. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Instructions Things You'll Need: - Caustic soda detergent
- Citrus de-greaser, both available at janitorial supply stores
- Soft bristled brush
- Marine specific paint remover, available at marine supply stores
- Wide paint brush
- Clean rags
Step 1 Clean the area with the paint that is to be removed first. Prepare a solution of a 5% caustic soda detergent, and 5% citrus degreaser in a large bucket of warm water. Apply the solution to the surface and scrub with a soft-bristled brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry completely Step 2 Visit a marine supply store and purchase a marine paint remover. Do not use an ordinary paint remover, or anything that contains methylene chloride. It will damage the gelcoat. Step 3 Use a wide paint brush and apply the remover to the paint on the gelcoat surface. Leave the remover on for a while, allowing it to soften the paint. When you can begin to rub off the paint with a rag and a little elbow grease, it is ready. Step 4 Use a generous supply of clean rags and rub off the paint and remover from the gelcoat. It will take a little work, but it will come off. Add more remover as necessary for difficult spots. Rinse the area thoroughly.      | | | | |
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