34′ Motorboat stripped with Greensolv 273G

Coating System & Substrate

  • Blue Antifouling coating from previous strip & repaint.
  • Black Antifouling coating.
  • Average thickness : 20-40 mils.
  • Substrate : fiberglass with polyester coat.

Reason for stripping

  • Motorboat needs a fresh antifouling to prevent fouling accumulation.

Application

  • Total of 22 kg (6 gallons) of Greensolv 273G brushed with a long bristles paint brush on the motorboat in 2 applications.
  • Total of 8 kg (2 gallons) of G-MAX 308 (alkaline cleaner) brushed on the gel coat to clean and rinse the remaining antifouling coating.
  • Temperature : 18-22°C (64-72°F).

Results

  • The results are exceptionnal, leaving a clean and smooth gel coat ready to coat.
  • 34′ Motorboat was stripped in two days of 9 hours work (1 person) including the removal of the antifouling, the cleaning of the hull and the sanding of the gel coat.

Conclusion

  • No dammage on the gel coat.
  • No need for several coats of epoxy coating to repair damages caused by sandblasting.

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