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Re: Strip: finish question
By:Mike Bielski
Date: 11/20/2008, 1:30 pm
In Response To: Strip: finish question (kirk briggs)

: After I finish glassing my expedition single should I spray 2 part automotive
: urethane clear or just use varnish? I work in a bodyshop so I can hang and
: spay my kayak.Then bake it ,let it cool then it is done.Sonds so much
: easyer than varnish. Has anyone tried this and how does it work on a kayak
: and repair with wood?

Just remember that epoxy gets soft when it gets warm, and steel doesn't, so maybe nix the baking? Call your epoxy manufacturer. I think that West said not over 130*, but I can't remember. Just follow whatever they recommend.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: finish question
kirk briggs -- 11/19/2008, 8:37 pm
Cost?
Brion -- 11/23/2008, 9:45 pm
Auto Clear Coat-Yes *Pic*
Roger Turgeon -- 11/22/2008, 12:21 pm
Another Pic *NM* *Pic*
Roger Turgeon -- 11/22/2008, 12:24 pm
One More *NM* *Pic*
Roger Turgeon -- 11/22/2008, 12:29 pm
Re: One More
PatrickC -- 11/22/2008, 10:42 pm
Re: Strip: finish question
Mike Bielski -- 11/20/2008, 1:30 pm
Re: Strip: finish question
Bill Hamm -- 11/21/2008, 10:12 am
Do NOT bake!
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 11/20/2008, 3:30 pm
Re: Do NOT bake!
kirk briggs -- 11/20/2008, 6:23 pm
A big YES to Auto Clear Coats *LINK* *Pic*
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 11/20/2008, 7:36 am
Re: A big YES to Auto Clear Coats
danp -- 11/20/2008, 9:16 am
Re: A big YES to Auto Clear Coats
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 11/20/2008, 10:08 am
Re: Strip: finish question
Todd Sullivan -- 11/19/2008, 8:47 pm
Re: Strip: finish question
kirk briggs -- 11/19/2008, 8:51 pm
Re: Strip: finish question *LINK*
Glen Smith -- 11/19/2008, 9:11 pm