Wandering Star
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Been putting off this job since I bought the boat a couple of years ago. I’ve read all the threads and viewed several online videos but there are still a couple of things I need advice on.
I bought a used Fein Multitool last year for the initial Treadmsster removal but I’ve not used it yet. What are the best blades to use and I’ve noticed comments about keeping the blades sharp - how do I sharpen the blades? With a stone, a file, a grinder?
My main concern though is that once I’ve removed all the Treadmaster, my plan is to then paint the deck but the original GRP deck substrate doesn’t have a smooth finish like a Westerly for example, it’s a moulded in “pimply” non slip surface with Treadmaster panels laid over it. How easy will it be to remove all the adhesive stuck inside the moulded non slip pimples after stripping off the Treadmaster? Will an heat gun help and what sort of heat gun would be best to buy? I did wonder about using a rotary wire brush head in an electric grinder to clean the pimples - would that be reckless Any tips or dire warnings will be much appreciated. Boat is coming out in a couple of days and I want to get cracking straight away!!
I bought a used Fein Multitool last year for the initial Treadmsster removal but I’ve not used it yet. What are the best blades to use and I’ve noticed comments about keeping the blades sharp - how do I sharpen the blades? With a stone, a file, a grinder?
My main concern though is that once I’ve removed all the Treadmaster, my plan is to then paint the deck but the original GRP deck substrate doesn’t have a smooth finish like a Westerly for example, it’s a moulded in “pimply” non slip surface with Treadmaster panels laid over it. How easy will it be to remove all the adhesive stuck inside the moulded non slip pimples after stripping off the Treadmaster? Will an heat gun help and what sort of heat gun would be best to buy? I did wonder about using a rotary wire brush head in an electric grinder to clean the pimples - would that be reckless Any tips or dire warnings will be much appreciated. Boat is coming out in a couple of days and I want to get cracking straight away!!
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