ShadeTree Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Does anyone know what I can use to get this bed liner type coating of the bottom of my boat? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crued Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 There is a product called Zyrex which I guess you could call bed liner like. I had lots of bottom damage when I bought my boat so needing a new bottom paint, I had Zyrex done. It is supposed to last 10 years, give you more speed, better mpg, and only require a power wash when you pull boat out at end of year. I am obviously in my first year, so most of these claims I cannot verify. It is not cheap stuff, so the durability item is them one I'm most interested in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jjlai724 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 I think he wants to remove it correct? If that is the case, from what I read it's either a torch to heat it up and a chisel to scrape tit off. Or bead blast it. Either are not good for fiberglass. Might be better to have a new layer of fiberglass on top of it. Got any pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crued Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Amazing how 1 f can change everything! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadeTree Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Lol, yes I want it off. I missed an "f". Funny how I never missed them on my report card. Anyway, the boat was in salt water all of its life so I understand why it's there. The color has faded a lot and the gel coat has oxidized. The gel coat is going to buff out nice but I can't do anything to this coating so I was going to try to remove it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadeTree Posted July 12, 2014 Author Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thank you both for the replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crued Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 My bottom paint was sandblasted off, instead of being sanded. Sanding requires many sheets and many hours. I don't know if there is an easier way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brick Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 If it is bottom paint, then you may be better off to apply a new coat. Once a boat has bottom paint, you can't (easily) go back...brick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billable Hours Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Amazing how 1 f can change everything!Story of my life Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sn-11872467 Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 It seems like Zyrex has not been talked about much in years, but it may be making a comeback. My marina is recommending it and I have agreed to try it out. About twice the cost of regular bottom paint, but should last 5 times as long. We will see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bcboater Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 7/12/2014 at 12:47 PM, brick said: If it is bottom paint, then you may be better off to apply a new coat. Once a boat has bottom paint, you can't (easily) go back... brick A whole lot easier to paint over it if it will stick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Denny Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 On 7/12/2014 at 1:47 PM, brick said: If it is bottom paint, then you may be better off to apply a new coat. Once a boat has bottom paint, you can't (easily) go back... brick +1 When I first got my boat it had black Pettit on it. the people that did it, did a poor job of prepping it, so I decided to remove it.I used a DA with 80 grit sand paper, so I would not ruin the gel-coat (that is a body shop tool for feather and sanding paint). It was one long and dirty job. If the product that is on there now is not peeling and is adhering. I would do like brick says, repaint it with the same product, or another bottom paint. Denny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sn-11872467 Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Well, after 1 season of Zyrex I am impressed. The boat seemed to plane quicker and "probably" somewhat better fuel consumption. (We don't spend too much time up on plane) When the boat came out a little washing with soap and water made the bottom look just like it did when the bottom was new last spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brick Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Getting bottom paint off is difficult, and the bottom will not likely look good. You may be better off to apply a new coat of bottom paint. There are different types, do your homework. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drewm3i Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 On 7/12/2014 at 1:47 PM, brick said: If it is bottom paint, then you may be better off to apply a new coat. Once a boat has bottom paint, you can't (easily) go back... brick +1, way more trouble than its worth. Coat it with Petit Vivid white. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cyclops2 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Who really sees and cares about bottom paint being a big beauty thing ? No one in our boating group . We spend that elite money on food & drink. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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