stripper

snickant · #1 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010

it has been suggested that i use a chemical stripper to remove the remaining paint on the inside of my cal 2-30. i have scraped and chipped so far. any suggestions on the best brands? is it safe to do in the cabin of a sailboat? thanks, glenn

sailingdog · #2 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010

Yes, just wear proper respirator with VOC filtering... Soy Strip and some others have worked fairly well and are less toxic than the more traditional strippers. Be sure you get a "fiberglass" safe paint stripper.

jrd22 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010

I've been using a 3M "safe" stripper to remove varnish on teak and it has worked very well. The fumes are not bad at all, I don't think you would have a problem using it inside the boat. I've used regular strippers and this seems just as fast and a lot more pleasant to work around.

bljones · #4 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010

This thread isn't nearly as interesting as the title led me to believe.

*tucks $10 bills back into wallet.*