[Public-list] deck stains

[Mike Lehman]

Hi Bill,

If there are stains other than from sloppy wood refinishing jobs, it may be 
due to porous gel coat. I found that, as the boat got older, it was more and 
more difficult to prevent stains on the deck. It became more difficult to 
clean. I decided to paint the deck, mostly to seal the gel coat. It is a big 
decision, becasue once you paint the deck, you will need to repaint it 
occassionally. I have owned my boat 33 years and have painted the deck 
twice. The first time [about 20 years ago] I used interthane plus (2-part) 
and the second time [about 10 years ago] I painted only the smooth areas 
with Brightsides. The non-skid still looks good from the original painiting 
but the Brightside paint did not hold up as well and could use a fresh coat. 
Interlux has a new paint called 'Redititions" [I think] which I plan to 
learn about. Another reason that I painted is that my boat has an end-grain 
balsa core and I was concerned about water penetration through the porous 
gel coat  which would cause delamination. I don't know if this worked or 
not, but I don't have any delamination.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: "Bill Young" <woyoung at triad.rr.com>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: [Public-list] deck stains
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2005 21:56:33 -0400

There are numerous stains on the deck gelcoat of my boat from sloppy 
previous wood refinishing jobs.  The woodwork had Cetol on it when I bought 
it, and so I presume the stains are Cetol, but don't know that for sure.  
Any suggestions on how to remove these stains?  What solvent?  Acetone with 
a rag was not enough.  What if anything is safe to brush, or even lightly 
scrape, gelcoat with?
By the way, just had woodwork done with Cetol Light topped with Cetol Gloss. 
  Looks great, in case any of you are considering going in that direction.
Thanks

Bill Young
Sea Sprite 34 #26 "Adagio"
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