Paint remover?

[FE Wannabe]

What do you guys use to remove spray paint off of a hull?

I have bought a used BK Bandit S Cat hull that has a rough paint job. I know there is probably a nice German gel coat under that paint and I would like to see it. Is there any product that will remove paint but not harm the gel coat?

Thanks for any help.

Brad

[Jeepers]

sand paper!

[westbeach]

I know for a fact that oven cleaner removes paint. You should have some at home, so try it in a little corner and see what results you get.

[FE Wannabe]

I know for a fact that oven cleaner removes paint. You should have some at home, so try it in a little corner and see what results you get.

Thanks, I will have to give it a try in a small inconspicuous area.

[ozboater]

i vote a second for the allmighty sandpaper

[focused]

Try nailpolish remover , works for my boats and paint.

[hazegry]

I used to do graffiti removal see if you can find a product called lift off it should do the trick try it in a small area first though.

[FE Wannabe]

Thanks guys for the suggestions. I think I prefer one of the chemical based paint removers instead of sandpaper because I may have a better chance of not damaging the gelcoat below the paint, which is hopefully in decent shape.

Brad

[Basstronics]

Is there any more insight on this topic?

I got a boat I painted and messed up on. So I painted more primer, color and clear to an OK finish. However I think I added to much weight to it.

So I wanna go back down to the gel coat and start over.

Its on a 16" hydro.

[H2OCamel]

well my dad tought me a mean trick to get even with not-so-nice-people.....automotive brake fluid in a squirtgun takes paint right off of a car! loose the squirtgun and just use the brake fluid and a rag. put it on let it sit a few and you can wipe the paint right off. I have used it quite a bit on abs boats with great success. I would test it on a small spot first to see it's reaction to the gell coat. washes off with soap and water or simple green works best.

[Basstronics]

Dabbed brake fluid on the canopy.

Crossing my fingers. I got about 20 coats of paint to take off to the gel coat.

Never using Krylon Paint again!

[Alexgar]

brake part cleaner work for me on abs havent used on fg though

[LarrysDrifter]

I wonder what soda blasting will do?Its like sandblasting,but baking soda is used.I do know that it will remove the gel coat,but since its down to bare fiberglass,you can have a body shop paint it with automotive paint.

[Basstronics]

I had some goo gone and tried that. Nadda... It seemed to soften up the clear coat though. So I wiped the hatch down with it and got the paint gummy like. It took a finger print- so it was softened.

I wiped it down with brake fluid and left it sit overnight. This morning I went out and kinda scratched at it with my thumb nail. The paint (2nd paint job orange and clear) is loosened up now. By the time I get home from work a stiff plastic brush should remove the orange. Then to get the blue off...

[Darin Jordan]

I've had really good luck using this:

http://www.citristrip.com/