Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-11-2016, 10:35 AM   #1
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Peeling window paint

So I got a wild hair and started peeling some of my flaking window paint off. Some of it flakes right off with a razor blade very easily, but much of it is surprisingly still stuck on pretty good.

I'm wondering if I should stop flaking it off where it's still stuck good and try to "blend" the new paint in somehow.

Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1478882091.658072.jpg
Views:	93
Size:	100.7 KB
ID:	58488

Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1478882102.775049.jpg
Views:	102
Size:	55.8 KB
ID:	58489

Would it hurt the underlying aluminum if I got my little finishing sander after some of this stuck on paint? I did a little hand sanding and it scratches up the aluminum pretty easily so I stopped.
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 10:53 AM   #2
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Peeling window paint

Sorry I forgot I had already started a thread about this.

Aluminum window frames peeling
http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=28133
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 11:14 AM   #3
Guru
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,121
Having tried this job in the past, I suggest a few things: (1) I would complete the removal because chances are the old paint will continue to flake under the new paint (2) After removing with your sander, you need to use really fine grit (800+) wet and dry paper wetted to finish the preparation (3) paint with zinc chromate x2 coats (4) ready to apply 2x coats of your preferred finish paint. I use spray cans but it is difficult to control over-spray, especially if there is any wind at all. I think if I ever tried this job again, I would brush on and probably use a water-based aluminum paint. Unfortunately, even with all this prep, repainted aluminum does not stand up as well the original finish. Good luck!!
Chrisjs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 11:28 AM   #4
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Thanks. I will start sanding.

Instead of painting this aluminum, what do you think of just polishing it up a bit and leaving it like that?
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 11:31 AM   #5
Guru
 
Capt.Bill11's Avatar
 
City: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,438
Quote:
Originally Posted by cardude01 View Post
Thanks. I will start sanding.

Instead of painting this aluminum, what do you think of just polishing it up a bit and leaving it like that?
If you polish it out, I'd coat it with a clear ceramic coating.
Capt.Bill11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 11:38 AM   #6
Guru
 
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
Definitely sand to bare metal. Make sure after you complete your prep that you use a DTM(direct to metal) primer and compatible paint. Brands are personal choices I avoid but making sure it is DTM rated is vital.
__________________
Craig

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
CPseudonym is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 11:52 AM   #7
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Peeling window paint

Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1478886685.191931.jpg
Views:	90
Size:	83.3 KB
ID:	58490

After sanding a bit with 120 grit paper on a little black and decker sander. This paint is surprising thick. Takes a long time to get it off.

Could I go with a more aggressive paper?

I actually don't think the bare aluminum would look bad with a little polish. But I'm probably just being lazy.
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:03 PM   #8
Enigma
 
RT Firefly's Avatar
 
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,540
Greetings,
Mr. 01. I think more aggressive paper might introduce deep scratches that will be hard to get rid of. Patience grasshopper...

__________________
RTF
RT Firefly is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:07 PM   #9
Guru
 
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
Quote:
Originally Posted by RT Firefly View Post
Greetings,
Mr. 01. I think more aggressive paper might introduce deep scratches that will be hard to get rid of. Patience grasshopper...



This
__________________
Craig

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
CPseudonym is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:13 PM   #10
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Dammit. Patience is not one of my virtues.
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:21 PM   #11
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1478888449.375192.jpg
Views:	83
Size:	37.8 KB
ID:	58491

Gel coat does not like to be sanded, just FYI.

[emoji25]
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:26 PM   #12
Guru
 
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
Quote:
Originally Posted by cardude01 View Post
Attachment 58491

Gel coat does not like to be sanded, just FYI.

[emoji25]
Slow down there turbo or your going to wind up with the largest window painting job in history
__________________
Craig

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
CPseudonym is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:27 PM   #13
Guru
 
City: Seaford Va on Poquoson River, VA
Vessel Name: Old Glory
Vessel Model: 1970 Egg Harbor 37 extended salon model
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,264
I would try a heat gun.
Or Citri-strip.
sdowney717 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:33 PM   #14
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Peeling window paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by sdowney717 View Post
I would try a heat gun.
Or Citri-strip.

What if the Citri strip got on the gel coat?

I do feel like I'm sanding away quite a bit of window frame here.
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:51 PM   #15
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym View Post
Slow down there turbo or your going to wind up with the largest window painting job in history

This is why I can't have nice things. [emoji23]
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 12:57 PM   #16
Guru
 
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,323
Quote:
Originally Posted by cardude01 View Post
I do feel like I'm sanding away quite a bit of window frame here.
Switch to 220 grit
__________________
Craig

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
CPseudonym is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 01:40 PM   #17
Guru
 
Datenight's Avatar
 
City: Groton, CT
Vessel Name: Datenight
Vessel Model: North Pacific 45
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,103
I would try a heat gun.
Or Citri-strip.[/QUOTE]

As sdowney suggested use stripper. Tape off the fiberglass then tape plastic to the tape to catch the drips. Rinse with water to neutralize whenever you stop.

You can get scotchbrite type polishing pads that will go on your grinder or polisher. Much quicker than various grades of sandpaper.

Rob
__________________
North Pacific 45
Datenight is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 03:34 PM   #18
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_1478900051.295762.jpg
Views:	66
Size:	96.2 KB
ID:	58493

I might polish it up a bit and leave it aluminum.
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 03:49 PM   #19
Guru
 
Capt.Bill11's Avatar
 
City: Sarasota/Ft. Lauderdale
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,438
My guess is those windows are powder coated. That's why is was do hard to sand it off. And you saw no primer under it.

If you are going to polish it out, there are no short cuts.

It's a multi step process.
Capt.Bill11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-11-2016, 05:04 PM   #20
Guru
 
cardude01's Avatar
 
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
Peeling window paint

I actually used the Criti-strip stuff on the top section and that came out better. Plus it's more my style--apply stripper, drink beer, check stripper, drink more beers, etc.

I don't think I need a super high gloss finish on them. I don't mind the flatter look whatever that's called-- brush finish? Just need to get all the oxidation and scratches off and make the frame look even.

I realize the aluminum window looks a little silly next to my painted door but I really don't care. It's a manly window. Not a fussy, glossy, high maintenance pretty-boy window.

Think the paint dust got to me...
cardude01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Trawler Port Captains
Port Captains are TF volunteers who can serve as local guides or assist with local arrangements and information. Search below to locate Port Captains near your destination. To learn more about this program read here: TF Port Captain Program





All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2006 - 2012