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Re: How long after painting?
By:Tom
Date: 8/22/2001, 1:36 pm
In Response To: How long after painting? (Clint)

: How long should I wait, after painting the canvas, to try it out in the
: water?
: You know I'm dying to get it in, especially because it's my own design and
: first kayak.

If an oil-based paint was used then about 5 days is OK, the paint takes a while to fully cure.

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How long after painting?
Clint -- 8/22/2001, 9:55 am
Re: How long after painting?
Tom -- 8/22/2001, 1:36 pm