basic questions

[NLOM1]

Hi folks,

Can you recommend a cheap bedding compound for wood on wood... is wet paint enough ?

Also, any tips on removing old treadmaster stuck on coachroof and old epoxied matting on top of plywood deck ?


many thanks

 

[Porthandbuoy]

Paint mixed with red lead putty to the consistency you like.

Mirelle will recommend white lead putty though. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Mirelle]

Yes, matter of fact, I will, because once or twice I have dismantled something and found white lead putty still good in the join! But red lead putty is just as good!

 

[DRW]

Is the treadmaster (and ply underneath) in good enough shape to repaint rather than remove?

It is the devil to remove, broad chisel and flat scraper will do it with a lot of work for small areas, or you could use an electric planer. Belt sanders will do it but you will get through a lot of belts so I would use the planer and finish with a belt sander.

Same approach would remove the epoxy and cloth aswell.

Good luck.

 

[NLOM1]

Thanks for your excellent responses....I will now join those lieing awake at night worrying over white vs red lead putty ! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif