How Do You Remove Paint From An Aluminum Boat?
Removing paint from anything can be time-consuming and messy, particularly if you use chemicals. Even so, if the right chemicals are used correctly under the right conditions and with proper attention to detail, the time saved and the quality of the final result more than make up for the cost of the chemicals and the clean-up work. With a bit of forethought and some planning, even cleaning up after using a chemical paint remover can be handled quickly and efficiently. Remove the boat from the water and park it over or set it on top of a large sheet of plastic. The plastic sheeting used in construction is ideal and can be purchased at most discount or hardware stores. Apply a thick coat of heavy duty paint stripper to the boat. Products with a high phosphoric acid content and a thick consistency, like naval jelly, will cling to the metal rather than running off. Allow the stripper to remain on the aluminum boat for 5 to 10 minutes, but no longer than 15 minutes. Leaving the stripper on
