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Removing bottom paint and restoring gel coat shine
GMeader	#1  Posted on 12/17/09 - 7:51 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 16 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/26/07	Hey guys, I picked up a new to me 13' Sport earlier this week and I am trying to determine the best method for removing old blue bottom paint. The paint appears to be pretty chalky and will come off on your fingers very easily. I am not sure if sanding or something like Soy Strip would be best. Also, the gel coat on the sides and inside of the boat is clean and in good condition for its age. However, it does appear to be a little dull. Any recommendations on how to bring it back? I'll post a project page shortly - Garret 1993 13' Sport, 1993 40 hp Yamaha
vkg65	#2  Posted on 12/17/09 - 8:18 AM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 1 Joined: 08/26/07	I just did the same job. Aqua strip or ready strip start w/ a gallon. What ever brand you choose make sure it is gelcoat safe. The hull wet sand w/ 600 or 800 or buff w/ 3m Restorer and Wax.
HarleyFXDL	#3  Posted on 12/17/09 - 9:17 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	I had all the bottom paint soda blasted off. Came out ok, still needs to be wet sanded. Kevin 1988 11' Super Sport, 1987 Johnson 15hp. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance "Vegetarian - old Indian word for bad fisherman."
Phil T	#4  Posted on 12/17/09 - 11:47 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	For the non-painted gelcoat: With a polisher and damp wool bonnet: Meguires 44, then; 3M Finess-IT; then; Marine Wax
scrimshaw	#5  Posted on 12/17/09 - 1:50 PM
Member Posts: 437 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/09/07	Wax the bottom ? Promotes marine growth and slows the boat down.
Phil T	#6  Posted on 12/17/09 - 3:59 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6991 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Jim - GMeader wrote: ... Also, the gel coat on the sides and inside of the boat is clean and in good condition for its age. However, it does appear to be a little dull. Any recommendations on how to bring it back? .... - Garret I think being off the water is starting to affect you
scrimshaw	#7  Posted on 12/17/09 - 5:02 PM
Member Posts: 437 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/09/07	Phil, only 4 months to go !
Zepada	#8  Posted on 12/19/09 - 5:30 PM
Member Posts: 20 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/17/08	Citristrip (spray over brush on), 400 grit, then 600 grit, then 800 grit, then 1200 grit followed by 3M compound. Shies like the original. Be sure to wear a good mask protecting the lungs.