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NOOOoo a methylene chloride paint stripper will eat up the gel coat and really make a mess of your bottom.<br /><br />you have to find a fiberglass safe one and still be carefull and test it in a small area<br /><br /><br />tommays
if you try to sandthe paint you will spend all your boating money on sandpaper.chemical strip it.but remember use the right stripper.im sure they make that stripper for fiberglass.
wet sanding with glass blocks (AKA stink stone) cut into 4x6 strips is the way to go. it will keep the hull fair, unlike a power sander that will make it all wavy.<br /><br />unless you have an pneumatic long board that is...
John, I have used the paint stripper for fiberglass. It will still soften the fiberglass, so be careful with it. I also has the problem with dry sandpaper melting the paint and clogging the paper. I eventually found some wet/dry paper with about an 80 grit. I recommend using this paper with an air drive sander to avoid electrocution.
