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vaugse
Joined: 23 Jan 2016 Posts: 1 City/Region: Wilmington
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
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Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:10 pm Post subject: Cleaning bottom antifouling paint |
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Is there some sort of mat available to catch the bad stuff when I wet sand the bottom coat? Also, through the years I sanded a lot without protection. Am I in danger of, well, bad stuff? 19' C. dory since 1993 |
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Foggy
Joined: 01 Aug 2013 Posts: 1521 City/Region: Traverse City; Northern Lake Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Boatless in Boating Paradise
Photos: W B Nod
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 6:42 am Post subject: Re: Cleaning bottom antifouling paint |
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vaugse wrote: | SNIP Am I in danger of, well, bad stuff? 19' C. dory since 1993 |
I am sorry to tell you this. I will try to to be gentle.
For one reason or another, sooner or later, the Grim Reaper claims everyone.
You are included.
Aye. _________________ "I don't want any cake" - said no one ever.
If someone tells you they don't eat cake, unfriend them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Most folks use a blue polypropylene tarp. Then vacuum it up.
Hard to say about health hazard--may shorten your life span, but since 1993 and you are still alive. The amount and nature of toxins depends on the paint. I sanded some of the really toxic stuff back in the 1940's, and have lived to be 87. In later years I did wear a respirator and mask. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3382 City/Region: SW Michigan
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C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Wet sanding would also help. |
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Robert H. Wilkinson
Joined: 26 Jan 2011 Posts: 1235 City/Region: Port Ryerse
State or Province: ON
Vessel Name: Romakeme IV
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:46 pm Post subject: |
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The op did say he was wet sanding so I will assume he is looking for a solution to catching the runoff. A tarp might work if you raised the edges to make a dyke then a wet vac to clean out the pool. Not sure if he is looking to remove material down to the gel coat - or just to clean and rough up the surface prior to recoating.
The only wet sanding I have seen boaters do is racing sailors burnishing their bottom coat to gain a knot or 2 but it is a very messy operation since you are working overhead with everything falling on you and yes many bottom coats contain some nasty and toxic substances.
I did a lot of wet sanding on cars when base/clear paint became popular. Still have an air power wet sander that a hose hooks up to and water runs out through holes in the sand paper. If any members have a use for it I will ship it for a very reasonable price.
Good luck with your project,
Rob _________________ Talk to me and I will listen-- but if its not about boats or fishing all I will hear is bla,bla,bla,yada,yada,zzzzzzzz |
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Reelin2
Joined: 18 Oct 2022 Posts: 25 City/Region: Ferndale
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1990
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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If you are looking to remove antifouling paint. I used paint stripper for the thick stuff and sanded the balance. Wear a respirator. |
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