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Post by Higgs on Apr 21, 2016 19:25:15 GMT
Almost answered this in the other place, but it would do just as well here. (for Duddlebug)
Painting boats over 11 years taught me one thing about stripping sanded roofs, and I've tried almost everything; including scraping for four days on a few. After many attempts at pleading with the various people I've worked for to buy a scabbler, I finally got my hands on one, similar to the one here - www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/en/surface-preparation-tool-hire/143-rotary-scabbler.html
This type of tool will clear the roof on a 60 Ft boat roof in about three hours. I'd advise getting one that can be attached to a vacuum. The star wheels should be those for concrete; those for paint will wear very quickly. The wheels will not damage the steel if kept flat, as they should. The only time I've known damage caused is when I've clipped a corner; not very likely on a roof, but I've stripped the cabin sides with one and it's then possible to clip the handrail area; easily avoidable.
Disks, flap-wheels and grinders create so much dust and crap, not to mention being slow, that I'd only use a scabbler.
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Post by marni on Apr 21, 2016 19:44:44 GMT
I dont like the noise from power tools,I used this long handled thing with what looks like a long stanley blade in it,It came off really easy
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 20:15:45 GMT
I dont like the noise from power tools,I used this long handled thing with what looks like a long stanley blade in it,It came off really easy If after its stripped and you are unhappy with the work surface then you want Protektacoat which you dab on with a brush all the while keepi stirring the tin while you dab it on.It dries in a stipple anti slip finish and you can paint any colour on top.Brilliant gives a really good finish |
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Post by marni on Apr 21, 2016 20:26:38 GMT
I dont like the noise from power tools,I used this long handled thing with what looks like a long stanley blade in it,It came off really easy If after its stripped and you are unhappy with the work surface then you want Protektacoat which you dab on with a brush all the while keepi stirring the tin while you dab it on.It dries in a stipple anti slip finish and you can paint any colour on top.Brilliant gives a really good finish We had loads of layers on our boat,I stripped it down to bare metal all over and primered it undercoated it and four years later was still deciding what colour to paint it lol |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2016 20:30:41 GMT
I dont like the noise from power tools,I used this long handled thing with what looks like a long stanley blade in it,It came off really easy You want Fertan on the bare metal,directions are on bottle and Protektacote straight on top then any colour you like to finish the job.Protektacote comes in a few different colours so you have a choice. |
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