Paint stripper

   what effects would it have on a Carbon/Kevlar hull? as i am going to be removing the many layers of paint on my boat very soon while doing a few other things to it.
or would it be better to use a heat gun instead?

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ratface Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Apr 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 686	Post Options Post Reply Quote ratface Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Paint stripper Posted: 20 Oct 08 at 6:05pm
	what effects would it have on a Carbon/Kevlar hull? as i am going to be removing the many layers of paint on my boat very soon while doing a few other things to it. or would it be better to use a heat gun instead?
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winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 08 at 6:35pm
	I am currently using a heat gun on my heavily epoxied wooden hull and finding it much more effective than nitromors. I did a little experiment to see which worked best and the heat gun was way more effective - and a lot less messy. I have no idea about kevlar/carbon though.
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NeilP Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 271	Post Options Post Reply Quote NeilP Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 08 at 7:36pm
	I would think you'd want to be VERY VERY careful with a heat gun on a laminate. It's OK on a wooden boat as you can see when you start to do damage, but on a laminate? I would probably stick to mechanical abrasion. Get yourself a DA sander and face the fact it'll take a long time and make a lot of noise and dust Neil
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	Although don't sand through to the Kevlar. Really. Just don't.
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NeilP Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 271	Post Options Post Reply Quote NeilP Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Oct 08 at 11:49pm
	Good point! All furry and horrible - most unpleasant! try to take off the paint one coat at a time till you rech the original gelcoat and stop there
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Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Nov 08 at 7:57pm
	anyone know if you can use Nitromors or similar on glass/foam sandwich?
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	i wouldnt, the nitromors will dissolve the foam in the boat with dissasterous consequences, especially if there are any micro cracks where the chemicals can get in.
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Jamie600 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 14 Jun 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 718	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamie600 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Nov 08 at 7:49pm
	oops, good job I asked! Oh well, I can while away the long winter nights sanding off layers of black, pink, silver and blue paint Note to previous owner - remove previous coats before repainting!
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