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Re: Strip: fiberglass problem
By:Mike Savage
Date: 4/17/2010, 4:30 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: fiberglass problem (ianamke)

: Thanks, that gives me a good sense of how to do it. My problem is I
: would like to remove the fiberglass tape from the sheer line
: without removing or disturbing the glass underneath. I don't
: want to go down to the wood. Do you think that's possible with
: this method if I'm careful?

: Ian

Hi Ian,
If the tape was put on after the hull and deck has cured, the bond will be mechanical and should let go with the heat technique above. As John said, take your time.

Mike Savage
South West Cork

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ianamke -- 4/15/2010, 11:51 pm
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Etienne Muller - Ireland -- 4/16/2010, 3:09 pm
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ian -- 4/27/2010, 5:10 pm
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chris -- 4/16/2010, 9:13 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 4/16/2010, 8:45 am
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ianamke -- 4/16/2010, 11:36 am
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Brian Nystrom -- 4/16/2010, 9:02 am
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 4/16/2010, 10:29 am
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Bill Hamm -- 4/16/2010, 7:51 am
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ianamke -- 4/16/2010, 11:44 am
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J. Waddington -- 4/17/2010, 7:12 am
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ianamke -- 4/17/2010, 12:09 pm
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Mike Savage -- 4/17/2010, 4:30 pm
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ianamke -- 4/17/2010, 5:37 pm
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xplorz -- 4/16/2010, 12:24 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 4/16/2010, 6:32 am