Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Noahs Arc on August 03, 2012, 10:33:20 AM
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I've decided it's time to refurbish and paint my old 12' Lund. There is the original layer of paint plus one more terrible spray bomb job on top. After doing a little searching around on the net I've read about using strippers maybe harmful on aluminum. Has anyone heard of or used aircraft stripper before? should I just take the grinder to it with a wire wheel? Also any suggestions on primer / paint brands for this application and prep after stripping aluminum would be much appreciated, thanks.
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Aircraft stripper is fine on aluminium you can get it at lordco . But be very careful not to get it on your skin and wear proper safety gear . And once you are done make sure you rinse it with water and soap after you are done . Then sand it with 240 grit and re wash the boat ,also note you are going to have to use a high quality epoxy etch primer made for aluminium . Then top coat with a good quality paint .
The other option once it is stripped is to get the hull powder coated as it sticks very well to aluminium
using the stripper can be very messy i would lay down plastic and tarps to catch the waste , also note it will stain your concrete
hope this helps
Pete
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Give it a good wash. let it dry and spray/brush with tremclad, your done, good to go.
Never mind all that other stuff. Unnecessary cost and labor IMO.