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Re: Other: Foot Rub
By:JohnAbercrombie
Date: 1/13/2018, 4:05 pm
In Response To: Re: Other: Foot Rub (lc)

Thanks. I was debating using the silica/graphite combination thinking a smooth finish would reduce wear and add color so I know when I've worn through and should add another layer.

Adding pigment to show wear is a good idea. It doesn't need to be graphite- it could be SystemThree pigment or cheap black iron oxide.
Getting a smooth finish may be tricky - it's a long way to the footpegs in most boats! I use peel ply in places like that - it doesn't leave a shiny surface, but it's smooth and reduces the sanding required.

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Other: Foot Rub
lc -- 1/13/2018, 1:37 pm
Re: Other: Foot Rub
Brian Nystrom -- 1/13/2018, 1:49 pm
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lc -- 1/13/2018, 2:05 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 1/13/2018, 4:01 pm
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lc -- 1/14/2018, 12:48 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 1/14/2018, 9:45 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 1/13/2018, 2:03 pm
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lc -- 1/13/2018, 2:08 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 1/13/2018, 4:05 pm
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lc -- 1/14/2018, 1:14 pm
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M A Bielski -- 1/13/2018, 4:55 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 1/13/2018, 6:01 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 1/14/2018, 9:05 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 1/14/2018, 12:15 pm
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JayBabina -- 1/13/2018, 6:17 pm
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Bob Ten Eyck -- 1/13/2018, 8:49 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 1/14/2018, 9:51 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 1/14/2018, 12:26 pm
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ddaniels -- 1/14/2018, 4:29 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 1/15/2018, 9:00 am