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FishStretcher 11-27-2013 10:57 PM

If you are sanding off bottom paint- don't inhale. If it is poisonous enough to keep barnacles away, it probably isn't great for lungs...

Scampi 814 11-28-2013 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff79Sceptre (Post 222387)
I just talked to someone at Cesco here in Charleston. He said that there is an attachment that uses a siphon action that hooks to a pressure washer. He said a couple of guys have rented it with great results. It uses glass media. I'm going to give a try as soon as the holidays are over. 4000psi was the recommended pressure.

This is of interest to me since the scampi has a lot of paint that has to come off, so I Googled pressure washer sand blasting and came up with a lot of info. Northern tools sells the attachment, and has some reviews on its web site. Also found a Chevy truck site with a thread on the use of it on metal. Just might work good on Fiberglas. Worth the investment if it leaves a good finish.

CHANCE1234 12-03-2013 08:02 PM

Ordered this today. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_8520_8520

Can't wait to try it. Tried just a pressure washer today and it took some areas right off where it was not prepped correctly originally. I'll let you know how it works when I get it.

Jeff79Sceptre 12-03-2013 08:34 PM

Cool. Let's see some pics when your done. I'm stuck trying to get the new fuel tank in so that project is on the back burner.

Scampi 814 12-03-2013 11:50 PM

Glad you took the plunge, I almost bought one last Saturday, but I'm not ready to use it yet so I decided to wait. Let us know what size pressure washer your using, and of course the pics.

CHANCE1234 12-04-2013 01:14 PM

i anticiapte it showing up next week. i will get some before and after pics and show the pressure washer and media i use. i have yet to decide what media to use or what is available.

fly4navy 12-04-2013 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CHANCE1234 (Post 222553)
Ordered this today. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...duct_8520_8520

Can't wait to try it. Tried just a pressure washer today and it took some areas right off where it was not prepped correctly originally. I'll let you know how it works when I get it.

Make sure to let me/us know how this works!!!!

CHANCE1234 12-05-2013 04:07 PM

UPS says it will be here tomorrow! So maybe Saturday I'll give it a shot. Stand by...

CHANCE1234 12-06-2013 05:26 PM

Ok, it's here, here is what I got, the media is fine grit walnut shells from harbor freight. Only got 25 lbs for now to see how fast it goes. I will try it all tomorrow hopefully

http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/...psdd21c42b.jpg
http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/...psf86bff14.jpg
http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/...ps686c0694.jpg
http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/...ps96a16123.jpg
http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3f02505d.jpg

curapa 12-06-2013 06:23 PM

Awesome, I'm very interested in the results as I have two boats needing bottom paint stripped. Hope it works well for you.


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