Sanding teak trim

[nakika_guru]

Could someone explain in detail (picture) how to protect the gelcoat from the heat gun. I imagine the side of a piece of trim that is 90 degrees perpendicular to the fiberglass ?
thank you

 

[Cigatoo]

Could someone explain in detail (picture) how to protect the gelcoat from the heat gun. I imagine the side of a piece of trim that is 90 degrees perpendicular to the fiberglass ?
thank you

The varnish will bubble before the gelcoat. You dont need to "burn" the varnish. As soon as it softens it will come off. Keep the gun moving. Once you get the hang of it you have the gun in your left hand and a good scraper in your right hand and just move along. This scraper really makes life easy for me.
https://www.amazon.com/Bahco-650-Pr...L70c6pVZRnIULjOYy1MjxfaTA_Kwdbm8aAnQOEALw_wcB

 

[dartagnan]

Greetings,
I much prefer hooked scrapers. Replacement blades are cheap AND more importantly, they can be easily sharpened with a file. Carbide scrapers, while sharp and long lasting initially, cannot be readily sharpened. A sharp scraper is a happy scraper.
As mentioned, a corner can be rounded to minimize surrounding damage.

Can you describe a hooked scraper? Picture maybe? I've never heard this term before. Thanks

 

[sealandsky]

So, otherwise known as a random-orbital sander? Is that right?

Nope - different animal.

 

[Datenight]

Can you describe a hooked scraper? Picture maybe? I've never heard this term before. Thanks

If you go back to post 23 you will see a photo of hooked scrapers. Here is a site https://www.chicagohardwoodflooring.com/hardwood-scraper-inch-11 where you can order one. Be sure to get a file to resharpen. It takes a little practice but you will get the hang of it by the end of the job.

Rob