Fiberglass on aluminum boat removal

[mmf]

Anyone got any ideas on removing some fiberglass patches on an aluminum boat besides grinding them off, maybe some chemical to remove or loosen it?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Fiberglass on aluminum boat removal

Fiberglass does not belong on an aluminum hull. Grind or sand them off with 24 grit sandpaper or a flapdisk.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Fiberglass on aluminum boat removal

Ya, not much will take glass off except sandpaper, be VERY careful once you hit aluminum, it isn't very thick any how and you don't want to sand any of it off and make it thinner yet.

 

[theat]

Re: Fiberglass on aluminum boat removal

I have the same issue. Fiberglass on aluminum. After gently grinding down, I plan to recoat with an epoxy. Any ideas on this approach and product to use?

 

[BF]

Re: Fiberglass on aluminum boat removal

Been there done that. Used sanding discs and course paper. Cleaned it up good then got aluminum patch pieces tig welded on.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Fiberglass on aluminum boat removal

I have the same issue. Fiberglass on aluminum. After gently grinding down, I plan to recoat with an epoxy. Any ideas on this approach and product to use?

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