Narrowboat Panel Painting - Part One, Steel Preparation

Part one in a new series of videos delving into the mysteries of traditional Narrowboat painting. In this video, John details the various methods and tools he uses ‪@JohnbarnardBiz‬ on a regular basis to remove old paint from a cabinside prior to re-painting.

[@reagling52]

Really useful video. I came on a course just before lockdown kicked in - very useful as I really didn't have any experience with the tools used. We didn't use a scabbler on the course and this is a very demonstration - plus a refresher on the other bits of kit.

[@llessibm]

Thanks John - it’s so good to see and hear a professional doing what he does best - looking forward to more of the same - I’d be interested to know how long you’d leave the bare steel for before you apply any sort of coating but perhaps that’ll be in a future video - thanks

[@WILLZE]

Don't leave it too long as surface rust will start to appear when the temp drops and you will find yourself wire brushing it all again , I find it best to wipe down the bare steel as soon as it's exposed then carry on with the primer straight away . 👍

[@MrIdleknight]

Good stuff have you got a link to the course on windows as it is something i would be interested in.

[@user-fn3sk3io8o]

Great work. I’m painting my boat, The paint work is not to bad. My question is do I need to go back to steel or a sanding would be good enough . Thanks

[@SNOBYMILLS]

I cant find a metal specific scabbler anywhere, only the contrete ones. Do you have a specific tool name i need to use or a product? Thanks!

[@JohnbarnardBiz]

Refina are the ones I use they are used for concrete you just need to buy one with c4 teeth which is for paint and coatings give Regina a call and they will guide you

[@SNOBYMILLS]

@@JohnbarnardBiz brilliant thanks for the reply

[@OldFloatingSeaman]

Hi John,
What is the waiting list like to have a Boat stripped and repainted please?

[@JohnbarnardBiz]

Hi drop me an email at [e-mail] and I will give you details