Hey Spidey, Any idea where to get glass rope? It would also be a great paddle blade edge guard.

Shawn
> I saw surfboard layups done with fiberglass rope at the edges for
> protection. The rope turns clear just like the cloth does, so it looks
> almost like a clear epoxy bead. My only thought was to go for abrasion
> resistance. When I saw my friend's 4 year old glass kayak, the gelcoat was
> completely missing and even the glass layup was cut unto - Exactly in the
> areas of our "splits." I'm strongly considering kevlar tape
> below the waterline to cover that seam anyway, so the epoxy bead would not
> be visible. The "ugliness" of a 2" yellow racing stripe is
> my only concern.

> As to the finish, I'm thinking of going back to varnish. For some reason I
> didn't think it was hard enough to buff up a good shine, but I was
> obviously mistaken. I have rubbed out tons of varnished projects, but
> always stopped at satin - - never thought to try buffing. I would rather
> work with varnish now that I know what can be done with it.

> Best Regards, Spidey