Soda Blasting a bottom painted hull - what were the results

[Skorcher]

Considering the purchase of a bottom painted Parker. I would want to get the paint off and assume the best way is soda blasting. My question is, what do you end up with in the way of finished product? How does it look? Any pics would be very appreciated.

 

[Brent]

Bobby (Warthog) did his 2530 and from the thread it was a tremendous amount of work using armstrong power, chemical stripper and Advil.....and when finished, looked brand new and smooth compared to soda blasting
see
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=12419&start=250

He is very active on CP and will chime in soon

 

[warthog5]

Yea....When you blast, it makes a good surface to repaint. It leaves a Micro Golf ball affect on the surface. This is NOT conducive to a shine. But is Conducive to repainting.

Some will say Blast it and paint with a hard finish like Vivid. I didn't want that.

 

[Skorcher]

did some looking around and it doesn't appear to be the finish I am after - appreciate the info

 

[TimC2520]

There is a company called Atlantic Green Pro that removes bottom paint and supposedly leaves the original shiny gelcoat intact but I
have no personal experiences with it/them.

 

[TimC2520]

http://www.thehulltruth.com/northeast/4 ... n-pro.html

 

[Lucky John]

I got a price from Atlantic for my 2120 however I think it is better if you are thinking of repainting.

 

[sydngoose]

You can also consider walnut shell or pecan shell blasting. I have no personal experience with the process, but I understand its less traumatic than soda blasting.