Wooden Boat Varnish Removal

Wooden boat repair-paint removal 1. how to use penetrating epoxy to seal and protect your wooden boat feat. louis sauzedde - duration: 5:20. tips from a shipwright 153,716 views. It's the best way to remove old varnish, while leaving the epoxy unmolested. chemicals can work, but the can's instructions will be the key. look for the words, "safe for fiberglass" and you'll do fine.. Boat varnish experiences accelerated wear and tear. varnish is used for the preservation and protection of wood. varnish on boats is more subject to damage from environmental factors such as oxidation and water penetration. oxidation causes varnish to become brittle and more prone to cracking and crazing..

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Boats are filled with gasoline and there is always a major risk using heat guns. please exercise caution! the best method of paint removal for boats is the use of chemical paint strippers. however, on a boat they can work too well and damage the surface beneath the paint, especially if it is fiberglass, so great care must be taken.. I have a wooden boat with multiple layers of paint on hull, bottom and topsides. i want to remove it and have been looking for a stripper that won't harm the wood. i have spoken with an old time boatwright who claims that using a wood stripper is a mistake because it will enter and be absorbed by the wood and when it comes time to paint/prime, the primer will bubble up.. What's the best varnish remover in your opinion? water based non-vapour types are popular now but are they any good? i need to strip wooden spars..

wooden boat varnish removal