Remove Paint

[Fletch Dog]

Does anyone have a good method of removing multi coat lacquer bases paint (I believe it's lacquer - it's not acrylic) from a hull? I believe sanding is going to be a long process. The purpose is to remove the paint and re-plank the hull and finish natural.

Any ideas?

 

[Don Case]

Lacquer thinner if it's real lacquer.

 

[Graham]

Try paint stripper on a small area.

 

[Fletch Dog]

Thanks for all the advice. I am taking off the rail and other pieces and just going to sand. I’ll rebuild all the I’ve torn out with new. I’m trying to get rid of paint and maybe re-deck it too.

 

[Fletch Dog]

It’s an old build from a few years back. Since, due to a lot of good advice on SOS, I’ve learned a lot and want to apply it to this revival. It’s the Corel Flying Fish.

 

[Fletch Dog]

Thanks for the advice. I've decided to strip off the second layer (painted) planking from the hull. I also stripped all the decking off and sptrip a painted layer of pllaning on the gunwale. Know some sanding and cleanup and a new start on an old project.

Thanks!

 

[danielsje]

One thought…if you are applying new planking do you need to take off the paint? Just plank over everything and leave the paint as is?? Just do a light scuff sanding to allow glue a good surface to adhere and cover the painted surfaces with new…

 

[Fletch Dog]

It’s painted above the waterline. Nevertheless I’ve sanded the paint off already. I’ve ordered new planking and decking as well as other lumber.

So awaiting the lumber. In meantime I’ll be working on other pieces: masts, boom, gaffs, chainplate/deadeyes, etc..,