I am over my head, help

[imported_stump jumper]

OK, this started out as a bottom paint job and has morphed into this project. The floor is covered with this ?rubber? matt that is held down by the hardest substance known to man. I am currently removing with a metal scraper, brick cutter, and a 2 pound hammer. My next move is a wire cup brush on a 4" grinder. Is this a bad idea? I need to cover the aft box that runs the width of the boat. I was thinking of using a piece of .75 inch plywood and fiberglass. I have never worked with fiberglass, any help or suggestions would be appreciated. I am planning on using Pettit 1 part Polyurethane Topside paint. I would need to apply with a brush. Is there any chance of this paint job turning out good?

 

[maxum247]

Re: I am over my head, help

In boat shops there's a tool that looks like a gardening hoe except the blade lies flat and the handle is about five feet long. They are used for scraping epoxy off concrete floors this may give you the leverage you need with the longer handle. With that being rubber you'll want to be cautious what you go on it with you don't want the tool running up your leg or twisting your wrist.

 

[maxum247]

Re: I am over my head, help

The 3/4 plywood and fiberglass sounds good. Make sure and use exterior plywood.
You can use finishing cloth 4oz. or 6oz. to cover the 3/4 plywood as it doesn't need more strength with it being 3/4 inch thick already, you just need to weather proof the plywood.
Fiberglassing isn't that hard to do but it is messie.
If you can, find someone who's done it to show you how to go about it.
Or do a search here on the forum on fiberglassing there's a wealth of knowledge about it and knowledgeable folks willing to help you out!
The out come of any paint job is in the prep work proir to painting and of the experience of the person painting, if you take your time you should be able to acheive good results that you can be proud of. Good Luck!

By the way whenever your working with epoxy or polyesther resins or sanding fiberglass wear good breathing protection, eye protection and gloves and work in an open area with air circulation and "No open flame or smoking!"

If working in a garage attached to your house the fumes can get to the interior of the house so it's best to do your work outside away from your family and house.

 

[imported_stump jumper]

Re: I am over my head, help

Thanks much