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Re: Fairing compound?
By:steve
Date: 3/12/1999, 10:01 pm
In Response To: Re: Fairing compound? (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

> Microlight can be a little tricky since you have to mix it with the epoxy
> yourself. It sounds like you may be mixing it a little dry. Also make sure
> you have mixed it thoroughly. If you can't get it to spread smoothly,
> build up a little extra and sand it back. The stuff is easy to sand.

I used the interlux fairing compound. It works great. The manufacturer does suggest that you mix a little 333 ( the paint thinner) with the stuff if its too dry you might try that. I found you do get amine blush with the interlux faring compound thus you have to wash it prior to painting.

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Fairing compound?
Ralph Wight -- 3/11/1999, 10:55 pm
Re: Fairing compound?
Kevin Webb -- 3/14/1999, 7:09 pm
Re: Fairing compound?
Jay Babina -- 3/12/1999, 10:45 am
Re: Fairing compound?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/12/1999, 10:14 am
Re: Fairing compound?
steve -- 3/12/1999, 10:01 pm
Re: Fairing compound?
Matthew Bastian -- 3/12/1999, 12:41 pm