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He tried Etch primer on his own boat and found it softer than than the epoxy he put over it. I am concerned that chemical removal may loosen the rivets.
The best solution is prevention.
Best way to remove paint from aluminum boat. One of the best methods to remove the difficult paint from the boat is to use a chemical stripper. There are many chemical strippers available in the market to help you in scraping off the paint quickly from the boat. Make sure to wear safety gloves and other pieces of safety equipment.
Besy way to remove paint from aluminum jon boat No. Plain old-fashioned spray on oven cleaner read and follow all label directions. Oven cleaner should help to loosen the paint.
Its one method Ive used when rescuing old iron cookware. Obviously aluminum is different than iron but the lye is non-reactive with most metals. The only thing that keeps it from being practical is that you really have to keep it wet with the cleaner so it can soak.
A light sanding and a wash with denatured alcohol will remove oxidation and be a good prep for the new paint. Otherwise a chemical stripper will work but you are going to be scrapping and scrubbing a very long time. Tight places around trim are going to be extremely tough and will require steel wool and small almost dental type tools.
We just got an older Starcraft riveted aluminum boat and I would like to know the best easiest safest and fastest way to remove the hull paint. I am concerned that chemical removal may loosen the rivets. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
If there is no best easiest safest fastest way to remove the paint then what cleaner is available that will take off saltwater scum. A friend who worked on aluminium boats all his life including Americas cup boats said he found the only reliable way to get paint to stick to aluminium was a light sandblasting. He tried Etch primer on his own boat and found it softer than than the epoxy he put over it.
He said the epoxy over sandblasted decks worked much better. Here Are The Best Ways To Remove Pinstripes From Your Boat Using a Stripe Off Wheel The Best and Easiest Way to Remove Pinstripes From Your Boat. This is the most efficient fastest and easiest way of removing pinstripes from your boat.
For this method you will need an electric drill that can take attachments. Make sure to use a drill. A bit of old fashion elbow grease paint stripper and some tools should do the job.
The alternative would be to give it a sandblastsodablastwhatever they do it with now. Once you have a clean surface hit it with a high quality etch primer. Then its just a matter of picking your paint two pack or otherwise and adding the hardener of your choice.
Best way to remove paint from aluminum boat. Reply 2 on. Apr 13 2013 0213 PM.
Take a car sponge fill a bucket up with water and dish detergent and scrub. That should remove most of the paint. Having a hard time removing the water stains from your aluminum boat.
0000 Steel wool and Eagle One Mag Wheel cleaner work excellent. This will work on both. The best solution is prevention.
When installing hardware on painted aluminum surfaces liberally bed with polyurethane or polysulfide sealant. Its virtually impossible to prevent paint from being damaged or breached at hardware. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and give your boat a good spray.
Let the mixture sit on the boat for a minute before wiping it away with a towel. You dont want to let vinegar sit on aluminium for too long. If you leave it for too long the vinegar can cause corrosion and therefore damaging your aluminium.
Sand the boat to remove old paint and create a smooth surface. You can use an electric sander or regular pieces of sandpaper whichever you have access to. Use 40 or 80-grit sandpaper sanding the inside of the boat.
Painted aluminium surfaces can be washed using the same cleaning agents that are suitable for aluminium boats in general. Chafe oxidation and stubborn staining can be removed from non-surface treated aluminium surfaces mechanically using fine-grade abrasive polish. It also happens to make a great homemade aluminum boat cleaner.
Its great to restore anodized aluminum too. Vinegar is acidic and aluminum is a base metal. Spraying vinegar on aluminum pontoons or as a hull cleaner for aluminum boats generates a reaction where the metal neutralizes the solution.
Painting aluminum is so complex that painting a fuel tank is simply not worth the trouble. On the other hand aluminum boats can become rather shabby looking after years of use so owners often want to paint them and spruce them up. Additionally this is on a painted aluminum hull that I do not want to damage paint.
I prefer to damage my paint while fishing. Well then it gets a little tricky depending on the type of paint and how long the paint has been on there and how fresh it.