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Skin-on-Frame: Stiched seam
By:Clayton Plunkett
Date: 7/27/2009, 12:15 pm

Hey Everyone,
I am finishing the skin on a Tom Yost Sea Bee. I used 14 OZ polyester from Dyson,Baidarka & Co. and I am very pleased with the skin. What I am coating the skin with is oil based polyurethane paint. I am finding it seals the weave good however I have some stiching holes in the seam that are in need of a greater build up of coating material. In the past I used the 2 part urethane From Skin Boat Store and it built up very well at the seams. So what I am asking is, Can I use a urethane caulk and work it into the seams to seal the stiching holes and then finish the painting. The caulk I have experience with is oil paint compatible and super flexible with great adhesion. If someone has experienced this please post a comment.
Thank You All Clayton

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Skin-on-Frame: Stiched seam
Clayton Plunkett -- 7/27/2009, 12:15 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Stiched seam
Dave Gentry -- 7/27/2009, 3:58 pm
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Clayton Plunkett -- 7/27/2009, 5:23 pm
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West -- 7/27/2009, 7:25 pm
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Aaron H -- 7/27/2009, 1:30 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 7/28/2009, 7:42 am