Hello,
Considering removing the headliner of my S2 7.9 and would like to hear about other peoples experiences.
How was removal and clean up?
What products did you use?
How were rough spots like deck flange, keel trunk etc... cleaned up?
Are you happy with the outcome, or would you have the headliner replaced if you had it to do over?
Do you have any photos of the end product?
Thank you for the info,
Sam
Headliner Removal and Paint
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SailingUphill
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Re: Headliner Removal and Paint
I too would like to hear/see pictures from anyone who has attempted this. I've seen online boats for sale that have done this, just not seen pictures.
If one bothers to remove the headliner, has anyone bothered to recover it?
If one bothers to remove the headliner, has anyone bothered to recover it?
Presently hull 399, "Ragtime" Blackwater Yacht Racing, Smith Mountain Lake, VA
Fomerly hull 68,"Rum Line," Paupack Sail Club, Lake Wallenpaupack, PA.
Fomerly hull 68,"Rum Line," Paupack Sail Club, Lake Wallenpaupack, PA.
Re: Headliner Removal and Paint
I thought about removing it, but decided not to because liner . .
helps deaden sound,
covers up core repairs I made from underneath,
is good for storage - velcro sticks to ie,
removal & surface clean & paint seems like a lot of work.
If your liner is shot I'll bet it would be cheaper and easier to just
peel off the old, and stick on new liner with liquid nails, or . .
PAX & Fair Winds, AJ Oliver, # 445
helps deaden sound,
covers up core repairs I made from underneath,
is good for storage - velcro sticks to ie,
removal & surface clean & paint seems like a lot of work.
If your liner is shot I'll bet it would be cheaper and easier to just
peel off the old, and stick on new liner with liquid nails, or . .
PAX & Fair Winds, AJ Oliver, # 445
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rogerdgamache
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Re: Headliner Removal and Paint
520 has been "de-furred" for 3 seasons. It's a bit of a job, but well within an "amateur's" ability. Issues: 1. need to unscrew all deck hardware. 2. On our boat the contact cement had failed over large sections of the hull, so the fur came off in sheets, leaving some residue that comes off with acetone. In a few spots we needed a sharp paint scraper and a utility knife. 3. We ground the exposed laminate with 80 grit, then applied two coats of primer and 3 top coats of Interlux yacht enamel. The result is a bit "industrial" but acceptable for a boat that is primarily raced. Advantages: Much earlier to clean. No mildew. Easier access to core for repairs. Disadvantages: More condensation. Difficulty resecuring the teak trim on the aft side of the keel trunk. There doesn't seem to be much difference with sound. Overall, we are very pleased with the result, it's a much better look, although we do not sleep on the boat...