madyottie 82 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Hi guys, Any recommendations for removing what appears to be a really good 2pot paint from aging gelcoat? I've tried the heat method but it seems to soften the gelcoat instead of the paint, which could create a whole new raft of problems. The moderate heat and wire brush seems to work on the kiwigrip over the 2pot, but I'd really like to get it back to the factory moulded non-slip, so I know what the substrate is like. Any and all ideas welcomed!! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gisywaterboy 3 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 So you have Kiwi Grip, then 2 pot something, then factory non skid gelcoat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 82 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Sadly yes. Looks like a royal blue gelcoat under all the white layers. Kinda explains the name Chillibin, huh? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 640 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 kiwi grip being water/acrylic paint,should soften with meths. Dont envoy you at all. 2 pot maybe acetone?? Hit it with a heavy industrial water blaster?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 943 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 grit blasting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 82 Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 10 hours ago, aardvarkash10 said: grit blasting Someone suggested soda blasting. Is that the same thing? And is it expensive? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,211 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 There are various grades of grit, including soda, which is at the less aggressive end. Speak with an operator, they should have a good understanding of what to use, and a price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 943 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 @madyottie iirc you are in north Wiakato area? Call Jeremy on 021 338 556. He grit-blasted our yacht and then several others at Panmure earlier this year. Nice guy. All different substrates (ply, GRP, ali) everyone happy with the outcome. He does agricultural soda and grit blasting in Waikato so should be able to help you out with advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 82 Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 On 6/09/2021 at 9:54 AM, aardvarkash10 said: @madyottie iirc you are in north Wiakato area? Call Jeremy on 021 338 556. He grit-blasted our yacht and then several others at Panmure earlier this year. Nice guy. All different substrates (ply, GRP, ali) everyone happy with the outcome. He does agricultural soda and grit blasting in Waikato so should be able to help you out with advice. Thanks 👍 I'll get in touch with him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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