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HOW TO EASILY STRIP PAINT FROM AN ALUMINUM BOAT
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<blockquote data-quote="mbullen" data-source="post: 507052" data-attributes="member: 24594"><p>For what it's worth, soda blasting is an awesome choice. It was actually developed as a tool to refurbish the Stature of Liberty, removing corrosion on her thin copper skin without heat. It will remove the graphics from a beer can without warping the aluminum. It will blast an auto without taping the rubber or glass.</p><p>So it's definitely a viable option considering it's capabilities and results</p><p>But..</p><p>If anyone can get an aluminum boat done for $100, I'll eat my hat.</p><p>DIY systems are terribly ineffective and will move through media like nobody's business. It takes a specialized rig that removes all moisture and uses unique fitments. A converted sandblaster won't do it. I've actually tried it on a couple of outboards. It does "work" - but not really. </p><p>For a commercial hire, you're looking at $35-70 per foot (outside only) depending on the boat's current condition. ...and to be fair, that was from my last investigation pre-covid, so...</p><p></p><p>Just more food for thought, folks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mbullen, post: 507052, member: 24594"] For what it's worth, soda blasting is an awesome choice. It was actually developed as a tool to refurbish the Stature of Liberty, removing corrosion on her thin copper skin without heat. It will remove the graphics from a beer can without warping the aluminum. It will blast an auto without taping the rubber or glass. So it's definitely a viable option considering it's capabilities and results But.. If anyone can get an aluminum boat done for $100, I'll eat my hat. DIY systems are terribly ineffective and will move through media like nobody's business. It takes a specialized rig that removes all moisture and uses unique fitments. A converted sandblaster won't do it. I've actually tried it on a couple of outboards. It does "work" - but not really. For a commercial hire, you're looking at $35-70 per foot (outside only) depending on the boat's current condition. ...and to be fair, that was from my last investigation pre-covid, so... Just more food for thought, folks. [/QUOTE]
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