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• What kind of paint stripper do you guys use to strip 2 part LP paint?
  • I think you're out of luck.
    • I think you're right. I used heavy stripper on my Awlgripped hull.
    • Re: I think you're out of luck. / I tried a SS wire brush and it did zip. I was
      • Stephen, did you try Petite?
    • Re: I think you're out of luck. /. I called Petite and they said the
      • Soda blasting is an art -
  • Some say this softnens gel coat. I'd be careful.
  • Hi Steve, how about contacting Petit?
    • Re: Hi Steve, how about contacting Petit? / Thanks all. It sounds
      • Re: Hi Steve, how about contacting Petit? / Thanks all. It sounds
  • I'm late in asking but what are you gonna do? Repaint? Get back to gelcoat? What's your goal?
    • Re: I'm late in asking but what are you gonna do? What's your goal? / re-paint and have it stick.
      • Is it something that just sanding and re-prepping the surface for a paint coat can handle?
        • Re: Is it something that just sanding and re- / Not really. The diamond plate non skim precludes
  • Could you describe the 'lifting' and how long ago the paint was applied?
    • Re: Could you describe the 'lifting' and how long ago the paint was applied? / I painted
  • I'm seeing custom made (easy peasy) sanding "wedges" with 150 grit wrap being as long as....
    • Re: I'm seeing custom made (easy peasy) / well, if it's going to get done