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Camp10
08-07-2008, 01:19 AM
I recently stripped the inside of my sanger of all the hardware to clean up the inside. The previous owner painted in inside of the hull and the floors with a hideous blue.
Any recommendations to getting this paint off the fiberglass? I know of chemical strippers, but am wary of it eating the paint and fiberglass. What would be the best way to do this job right? Thanks

Florida Inboards
08-07-2008, 02:04 AM
More than likley the last artist did not prep the inside as well as one would prep for paint on the outside of the hull. I would fire up the preassure washer and in a small area see what might blow off. I could be a start.

Camp10
08-07-2008, 02:15 AM
The pressure sprayer was going to be our first step. Our neighbor just dropped us off a bloated 5 gallon can of aircraft paint remover:eek:. He said it would work good! I don't doubt him. I think we'll use the less caustic means first.

RiverRacer
08-07-2008, 04:43 AM
There are strippers that don't attack fiberglass, should say on the container!.. might want to check with the fiberglass people though to make sure which is the best!..

Camp10
08-07-2008, 05:11 AM
Ya, a visit is in order to Kelly More tomorrow. The pressure sprayer took about half the paint off - and it was really slow. Thanks for the tips!