Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. 13th August 2004, 12:02 PM #1
    peregrins2
    peregrins2 is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    On a boat
    Posts
    4

    Question Removing Shellac on boat

    Hi,

    I've been reading the boards and I think I have this right but just in case :

    We have a "new-to-us" fiberglass boat with a whole lot of teak appointments interior. Most of the bulkheads, doors, trim, etc...all "varnished" but old enough to be dark and covered in tiny cracks.

    Huband was taking a heat gun to it and it turned all gummy and then black and smoked like it was burning. We think it's shellaced! He got a lot off by scraping but LONG, difficult job that way!:eek:

    From what I've read, our route should be 50% Denatured Alcohol, 50% Laquer Thinner? I need to remove all, have used heat guns and furniture stripper for regular varnish, etc...not afraid to do what it takes.

    Thanks for your info!
    Bill and Diane
    S/V Argonaut
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 13th August 2004 12:02 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 13th August 2004, 03:35 PM #2
    Christopha's Avatar
    Christopha
    Christopha is offline evil twin of Gawd
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Beachport, South Oz, the best little town on the planet.
    Age
    72
    Posts
    1,675

    Default

    Hi Peregrins two, it sounds like you are on the right track but I suggest you repost this in the "finishes" section of the forum just in case Shane hasn't seen this..... when Neils away Shane is our resident finishing "Guru"..... good luck and what about some pics of the boat?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 13th August 2004, 10:37 PM #3
    GlennD
    GlennD is offline Novice
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    Newport, Victoria.
    Age
    83
    Posts
    11

    Default

    My guess is that the coating is unlikely to be shellac. Metho will disolve it if it is shellac. It may be a product called "Deks Olle". This is an oil type coating distributed in Australia by the Flood Co that sell Penetrol etc. Retailed by boat chandlers. If it is "Deks Olle", sanding may be the only option, followed by one of the timber rejuvinating brews sold in paint shops.

    Glenn
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 14th August 2004, 10:04 PM #4
    fxst's Avatar
    fxst
    fxst is offline Why is it so?
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Location
    in the outer reaches of Sth Oz
    Age
    75
    Posts
    1,604

    Default

    Im with Glen on this one I would almost bet its Deks I use it and the only way to remove it is sanding. I tried the heatgun trick on a small area and it did exactally what urs did.
    Oh the joys of owning a sailing vessel
    Pete
    What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.
    Edward Langley, Artist (1928-1995)
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 16th August 2004, 05:13 PM #5
    bitingmidge's Avatar
    bitingmidge
    bitingmidge is offline Pretend my avatar moves!
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Location
    Australia and France
    Posts
    8,175

    Default

    If it is Deks, the good news is you just need to sand it a bit and lay on a new coat. Sounds more to from your description that it may have a coat of varnish over the top, or vice versa...hence the cracks.

    Deks Olje was once my favourite teak finish...sand it back and recoat twice a year and it looks loverly.... but then I discovered sanding, bleaching and leaving teak grey!!

    Paint stripper is also worth a try, but dont' get it on anything you don't want to damage!

    Cheers,

    P
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules