Paint removal

[Mac_Attack]

One of the things I want to do to my boat is remove the painted on shark. *Has any one removed paint from their hull? *What do you recommend to do this? *Thanks *Bill Mc ;D

[macojoe]

I had some painting on my old boat and I used Laquir Thinner on it. Worked good getting the paint off but there was always a stain in that area. Not to bad but, you always new something was there.
I have heard that after you remove it you can sand the hull with like 600 or 800 grit paper to get rid of stain and finish it off with a good waxing?
Let me no how you make out.

I want to remove all the bottom paint off my boat!! I was reading a thread on the Hull Truth of a guy who did it and it looks Great but lots of work!!

[bluedog]

MJ read the same post on THT, sounds great w/ the right temps, just don't use the cinder blocks in the wrong way! ;D

[macojoe]

I won't be doing my bottom this year!! No time. I have so much to do!!
Might do next year then again it s a work boat and I have no time but I have the paint so I might repaint??
I am so confused!!

[jay]

i used oven cleaner to remove my boats name then wash with hose

[macojoe]

I have heard or that! But I was afraid it was going to hurt the glass?? :o

[jay]

i had no problems using oven cleaner. do small area at a time. dont walk away ,an hose off thoughly. you may have to rub paint with a brush or rag while paint is softing

[jay]

i just noticed your new pinup where did you find her

[macojoe]

I just do a search for free avatars and save the ones I like. I have a ton of them.
When you find one save to you puter then upload to that free photo hosting place I posted then all you have to do is link it to your profile and you will have it for your avatar

[bluedog]

If you look closely her shirt says"Help I'v Been Kidnaped By MacoJoe" ;)

[Seakindly]

Why can't you use acetone, then rewax?

[Mac_Attack]

I used lacquer thinner on the Shark tonight. *It does work with a little elbow grease. *After I get both sides cleaned of the paint I'll rub it out and wax. *Bill Mc ;D

[macojoe]

Great! Did it leave a stain?? Might be able to buff it out?

[Mac_Attack]

I have not removed the entire shark yet. It does not appear to be stained but sort of like what other people have said they get when they remove letters. I won't be back to the boat til after Easter. I finish the job, post pictures and let you know about the whole experience. Bill Mc

[Seakindly]

Is there any reason that you can not use acetone? ???

[Mac_Attack]

Acetone will work but it evaporates too quick. Bill Mc

[Mac_Attack]

I got both Sharks removed today. *I tried acetone but it was too quick. *I used lacquer thinner and a pot scrubber. *There was no staining. *It looks just like when you remove lettering.