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02-08-2013, 03:27 AM | #1 |
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strip paint off a kayak
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02-08-2013, 04:41 AM | #2 |
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You might give a water based paint stripper in a small test spot.
It might be safer to scuff the entire Kayak and paint over the green with the color you want. Several companies make paint especially designed for "plastic" based products. Most new automotive paints are water based as well. The paint for rubber bumpers take a lot of abuse. the newer vette's are no longer fiberglass but an ABS composite, flexible and extremely durable. |
02-08-2013, 05:58 AM | #3 |
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Might be a left field idea but how about having it sandblasted with a less agressive media like walnut shell, corn cob, plastic grit or even baking soda. The type of paint used would determine the proper media. These media's wouldn't pit, warp or harm the plastic but may leave a dull, yet consistent finish. Just a thought.
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02-08-2013, 06:19 AM | #4 | |
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2x the baking soda |
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02-08-2013, 09:59 AM | #5 |
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camo paint on top of that, you could get really creative with the patterns.... just a thought...
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02-08-2013, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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Just keep coating it in different color paints whenever you feel like changing the color and let the next owner worry about it.
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02-08-2013, 03:38 PM | #7 |
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Just drag it on the sand a bit..
I dont think you want to use any paint strippers on it, may harm the plastic??
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02-08-2013, 03:41 PM | #8 |
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try to use some fine steel wool.
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02-08-2013, 04:01 PM | #9 |
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use the worn our paint as motivation to upgrade
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02-08-2013, 04:39 PM | #10 |
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High pressure washer?
Or you can just take it for a little voyage in team sewer territory, a few minutes in those waters and it'll look like new.
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02-12-2013, 02:58 AM | #11 |
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Thanis for the advice I was thinking a bad ass camo theme I have lots of experience painting stuff camo seeing as I am a Marine was just worried about being visible on the water but a camo paint job could be in its future.
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