Re: full length keel guard installed (pics)
I'm also concidering installing a keel guard but like Maxturbo I have bottom paint. This is what Keelguard has to say on the subject:
Q. Can I apply the KeelGuard over boat bottom paint or anti-fouling paint?
A. The KeelGuard should not be applied over boat bottom or anti-fouling paint. Often times the paint will fail and pull away from the boat taking the KeelGuard with it. Anti-fouling paints are designed to wear off over time, and for obvious reasons are not conducive for a good bonding surface. If boat bottom or anti-fouling paint is already on the boat, it should be sanded off the area where the KeelGuard will be applied. This will insure a permanent bond of the 3M adhesive. If desired, boat bottom or anti-fouling paint can be applied over the KeelGuard once it has been installed.
My question is has anyone ever done this and what did you use to remove the existing bottom paint?
Locke
I'm also concidering installing a keel guard but like Maxturbo I have bottom paint. This is what Keelguard has to say on the subject:
Q. Can I apply the KeelGuard over boat bottom paint or anti-fouling paint?
A. The KeelGuard should not be applied over boat bottom or anti-fouling paint. Often times the paint will fail and pull away from the boat taking the KeelGuard with it. Anti-fouling paints are designed to wear off over time, and for obvious reasons are not conducive for a good bonding surface. If boat bottom or anti-fouling paint is already on the boat, it should be sanded off the area where the KeelGuard will be applied. This will insure a permanent bond of the 3M adhesive. If desired, boat bottom or anti-fouling paint can be applied over the KeelGuard once it has been installed.
My question is has anyone ever done this and what did you use to remove the existing bottom paint?
Locke