I used the Aircraft paint stripper by Kleen Strip. I had about six layers of bottom paint to remove. It takes three applications of stripper to get it off then i still have to sand. I swear stripper gummys the remaining paint and clogs the sandpaper fast.

I started stripping my bottom paint a few days ago. I bought the aircraft stripper but didn't bother with the scraper. I applied the stripper, waited about ten minutes and took the pressure washer to it. The pressure washer works much better than the scraper. In many spots it would take the paint of right to the hull with just one application of stripper. I have a total of about 45 minutes work in mine and I'm about half way done.

Looks like i am renting a pressure washer. I thought about that but did not think it would work. I have about 12 hours in mine and almost half way done.

Thats really good to know. I have a pressure washer and also had thought about it. Now I know for sure that I will be definitely using it. Thanks for the great tip!!:clap:

Just be careful with the pressure washer. If you have a powerful one (2800 psi or more) and get too close for too long you can actually damage the fiberglass on your hull (don't ask me how I know). :head: And since you're usnig chemicals that can and will splash MAKE SURE you have goggles on.

Thanks Destroyer. Will do. And trust me, I work in the aerospace industry and wear safety glasses 10 hours a day. It is kind of second nature now for anything I do in the garage or outside the house. We can't replace our eyes!!

Yeah, watch the pressure. It's better to apply and wash several times than damage the gelcoat but honestly I would rather repair gelcoat than sand bottom paint. Anyone that doesn't already own a pressure washer, it's a must have around the house. I never realized it until I got one and they can be picked up for less than $200 all day long on craigslist.

Where are you located Disturbed?

South Florida. Specifically Stuart.

Oh, O.K. You said aerospace and I thought you might be around Savannah at Gulfstream.