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Re: Strip: staining bare wood before figerglassing
By:Charlie
Date: 12/31/2009, 5:20 pm
In Response To: Strip: staining bare wood before figerglassing (pettyofficeryn3)

It can't be an oil-based stain. Alchohol,yes. Water, yes. Dye,yes.
One thing to consider is any later repair that alters the original stain job will be difficult to conceal. You could get a similar effect by using a tinted varnish which can be repaired many times over.

: First time messaging. Building a cedar strip Guillemot double.
: Question: Can I stain the bare wood before fiberglassing and
: expect good adherence? (wood to fiberglass. If so, what kind of
: stain? thanks

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Strip: staining bare wood before figerglassing
pettyofficeryn3 -- 12/31/2009, 4:55 pm
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kelly t -- 1/2/2010, 5:28 pm
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george jung -- 1/3/2010, 3:32 pm
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Scott Fitzgerrell -- 1/5/2010, 2:21 am
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Bill Hamm -- 1/5/2010, 4:40 am
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Scott Fitzgerrell -- 1/5/2010, 1:01 pm
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Etienne Muller - Ireland -- 1/2/2010, 3:46 pm
Re: Strip: staining bare wood before figerglassing
Charlie -- 12/31/2009, 5:20 pm