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Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat
By:Marc Upchurch
Date: 12/15/2015, 6:59 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat (draken)

You don't have to, but it won't look good (usually) if you do a clear finish.

Heat gun is good, but you can also use a belt sander if you pay attention (not too coarse a belt).
I peeled a complete 16' boat in about 1 hour with a heat gun. Looked like a snake molting.

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Strip: re-glassing older boat
Bob Borovicka -- 12/15/2015, 4:42 pm
Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat
draken -- 12/15/2015, 5:07 pm
Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat
Marc Upchurch -- 12/15/2015, 6:59 pm
Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat *PIC*
Dan Thaler -- 12/15/2015, 7:16 pm
Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 12/15/2015, 7:37 pm
Re: Strip: re-glassing older boat
Bob Borovicka -- 12/16/2015, 3:25 pm