Antifouling Paint Eradicator
Removing old antifouling paint isn't the most fun task.
October 1, 2006
Removing old antifouling paint isn't the most fun task. It usually involves toxic chemicals and
hours of messy sanding; however, you can simplify the task with Pettit's Bio-Blast (79.99,
www.pettitpaint.com), which removes
antifouling paint in a single application. Apply it to the hull with a paintbrush or airless
sprayer. As it penetrates the paint layers, it lifts them from the surface, where they can be
easily removed with a metal scraper. Bio-Blast replaces chemical strippers but won't damage the
gelcoat. According to Pettit, it works equally well at removing varnishes, lacquers and marine
enamels.
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