I'm working on the lads Marlin which has a badly blistered laquer coat. Going to respray but removing the laquer from delicate areas is proving difficult without finishing up in the glass matt. Any ideas?.
Removing lacquer
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Removes the fibre glass as…
Removes the fibre glass as well!
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Cellulose Thinners
Cellulose thinners is just about the strongest solvent available - it melts many plastics and strips paint, but with careful use you could strip the top coat. What you need is a rag you can use with thinners on and another rag with some white spirit on (or your favourite drinking Meths!). You apply the thinners and quickly wipe it off! I have used it successfully on uPVC, but as they always say, test it on a piece that won't show first!
Experiment carefully - in a well-ventilated area!
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Don't use solvents. Sand…
Don't use solvents. Sand away carefully with a fine wet paper. If you can't get it smooth without rubbing thru the gelcoat, stop and add more paint with a high-build etch primer. Or, if it's really bad, body filler. If the gelcoat itself is bubbling up, then knock off the loose stuff and fill.
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I find that the ethanol in fuel,( petrol) damages old bike tank lacquer.pre 2 pack ,worth a try