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Re: hatch cover question
By:Nick Schade
Date: 11/22/1998, 5:16 pm
In Response To: hatch cover question (Kenneth Paul)

> I am building a guillemot and my question is when it comes time to make
> the fiberglass lip for the hatch covers ( as per Nick's book ) would there
> be any problem if I wrapped the cover in saran wrap instead of waxing it?
> This way there won't be any wax residue to give problems with the varnish.
> Thanks Kenny

Other than potential wrinkles there is nothing wrong with using plastic wrap or wax paper. I have had no problems with wax residue, a good washing ammonia and sanding pretty much removes any trace of wax. I have covered parts of the hatch with masking tape to speed the clean up.

Messages In This Thread

hatch cover question
Kenneth Paul -- 11/21/1998, 3:31 pm
Re: hatch cover question
Ross Leidy -- 11/23/1998, 9:08 am
Re: hatch cover question
jeff warrick -- 11/22/1998, 9:13 pm
Re: hatch cover question
Nick Schade -- 11/22/1998, 5:16 pm
Re: hatch cover question
Robert Woodard -- 11/21/1998, 7:48 pm
Re: hatch cover question
Jerry Weinraub -- 11/21/1998, 7:59 pm