Paint Stripper ?

[Steph Boeker]

I'm using a 3 part process for my paint scheme. 1st , Gator Glide to make the slick epoxy (rock solid) protected bottom. It's a 2 part epoxy and has 5 coats of anchor gray "base" (or primer) that adheres to the bear alum. , which you see here below. Then it will be the 5 coats of white Gator Glide G2 which is both, slicker, ... , eliminating much friction and the finish for the bottom, along w/background of my last finish coats of "flag blue" TotalBoat - Wet Edge Topside Paint on the side detail. Back to work !!

 

[Todd in NY]

Good progress, and thanks for posting your work. I've been thinking about stripping and repainting my 16ft 1974 Sears aluminum boat. It has at least 4 coats of different colored paint, and it's peeling the different layers at various places. I would never consider painting over the existing paint because none of it seems to be "sticking" to the aluminum.

 

[Steph Boeker]

Good progress, and thanks for posting your work. I've been thinking about stripping and repainting my 16ft 1974 Sears aluminum boat. It has at least 4 coats of different colored paint, and it's peeling the different layers at various places. I would never consider painting over the existing paint because none of it seems to be "sticking" to the aluminum.

That's great. I'm very interested in seeing your progress as well. Inspiration can't come from too many places in my opinion. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck w/ the stripping. It's a lot of work but well worth the feeling of accomplishment when y

I'm trying to restore my 14'/54" aluminum (riveted) boat. I don't know what kind of paint is on it but it seems it was a really good job. It's old, thick and primed. I used Goof Off Pro Strength Remover (liquid), but it didn't do much at all. I had watched a YouTube video that showed a spray version used that was applied, wait 45 min and it all bubbled up to be pressure washed off easily. They actually used the "Graffiti" version or Goof Off Pro Strength Graffiti. I bought the wrong version. The version I got did say it would remove "latex" paint but didn't need any wait period and was to be applied by rag and rubbed. It didn't bubble the paint up and didn't remove much at all. Maybe my boat was painted w/ some sort of oil based or enamel type paint ??
I saw my mistake and purchased the "Graffiti" version. Will be here tomorrow. If it doesn't work I'll be looking for advice on what to try next. I did buy 2 wire brush cups for my 4" grinder made of Stainless Steel as I've read that steel or brass wire cups would chemically affect the aluminum so it might not hold paints and/or sealers (Gator Glide & others) or become corrosive in time. I hate to think of grinding the boat.
Any suggestions ??
Thanks for your generous consideration,
Sincerely ..................
Steph (Louisiana)
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I changed my mind on the color so I have some blue Gator Glide G2 (epoxy paint) 1/2gal for sale. It will cover 95 sq ft 5 times (coats) It usually sells for $124. & $49.99 s&h but I'll send it to you for $150. cash. Let me know if you're interested (337) 509-6900 or [email protected]

 

[Steph Boeker]

After all the work on the 9.5 hp Evinrude it's getting painted & put back together.

 

[kazzer]

Good progress, and thanks for posting your work. I've been thinking about stripping and repainting my 16ft 1974 Sears aluminum boat. It has at least 4 coats of different colored paint, and it's peeling the different layers at various places. I would never consider painting over the existing paint because none of it seems to be "sticking" to the aluminum.

A quick way to improve the performance of any paint stripper is this :- Paint on the stripper heavily, and immediately cover it with a thin sheept of plastic. Bin liner, or even kitchen Gladwrap material. This will stop the stripper from evaporating and greatly improve it's performance. You could do the job in sections. It might need several applications because of the various layers of probably different types of paint.

 

[Steph Boeker]

Well, here's a link to the video of my 9.5 hp Evinrude outboard going back together in the restoration process by T-Mike Vintage Outboards on YouTube : (in case anyone's interested)

https://tinyurl.com/2p8w9wth

 

[Steph Boeker]

Here's a 3rd installment of my motor rebuild re-assembly : (if interested)

https://tinyurl.com/523w8hnm

 

[sonny1]

Found video's interesting.

 

[Steph Boeker]

Found video's interesting.

I'm glad you did. I'm enjoying the progress documentation of the motor rebuild myself. It will be nice to have copies of them for future reference. Here's the next 2 :
https://tinyurl.com/59wkbswy (#4 - installing the gear case)
https://tinyurl.com/ydxkcehh (barrel test)

Hope you enjoy,
God bless.

 

[Steph Boeker]

I finally got my motor back. This is the last "lake test" video below :

https://tinyurl.com/btuntjhs

 

[Steph Boeker]

Taped off & ready for 'Flag Blue' :

 

[Steph Boeker]

1st coat of 'Flag Blue'. One side laid down smoother than the other. I'll sand them in a couple few days and see if I can't lay it down smoother on the 2nd coat : (I do like the color and it's better in real life)

 

[Steph Boeker]

Got my truck back from the shop after a month and 2 weeks waiting on a part !!