Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Kevlar patch advice
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butthead |
BeaV's saran wrap, is a good idea and I have used it often. butthead |
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nctry |
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mirth |
Curious why the FG on top of the kevlar patch? Lastly, if you have leftover fabric why not do a patch on top of the tear on the float tank? It'd probably be longer lasting then just applying epoxy to it. |
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MrBadExample |
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MrBadExample |
Decided to finish up the syrup operation for the year. While boiling decided to just do the patches. Not pretty but, made the boat stronger. While working on it, I found a couple more dings I want to touch up. Ordered some more epoxy. Evidently, the Porkchop Express (my canoe) needed a little more TLC than I thought. |
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BeaV |
MrBadExample: "So here is my plan so far..... As butthead stated, go easy on the goop(epoxy) especially if you go with 2 layers- it will build up quick and be thicker than you need. Make sure you wet the fiberglass or Kevlar before sticking it in the canoe. Then apply just enough goop to the canoe surface to wet it before sticking the patch on. Assuming you're putting the second layer on while the first is still not cured then you shouldn't need more goop in between layers. After you stick on the second, apply only enough goop to smooth out the patch. Apply Saran wrap and stretch tight/smooth out. |
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GearJunkie |
MrBadExample: "So here is my plan so far..... If you do two layers make sure the first layer is smaller on all four sides. Like a half inch on all four. This way the Kevlar is bonded to the canoe. Then the glass is bonded to the Kevlar as well as the canoe. Much stronger repair this way. |
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MrBadExample |
Received the kit today. Might try and sneak out these next couple of evenings, after the kids go to bed, and get the areas sanded. Question...... Since I will prob have a bunch of the resin left over at the end of the project, could I use this same resin to repair other dings? The portion of the keel that collides with rocks upon beaching shows a little wear. A little groove slowly forming at the point of impact. Could I use some of the epoxy to fill this void? A small, like 1 1/2 inch long, tear in the fabric on the vertical wall of the front float tank. It’s in the corner where the the front float tank wall and the paddlers right side wall meet. Right in the bend where the 2 parts meet. Should I slather a little on there? Again, thanks for all the advice! Mr. B |
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butthead |
So much for silly. Looks like a dent no fibers cut or holed hull. Looks like a refinish job no patch, just soak some epoxy into the fiber layers. Clean it up well, very light sanding (frayed kevlar is kinda kinky and hard to work with). Mix up some goo of your choice, West Systems Epoxy is a good start, brush/roller on the repair let it set up. I'd do the inside also after the first side is cured. butthead |
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MrBadExample |
I have watched Red Rock Joe’s YouTube videos on how to patch cracks. Looks fairly DIY friendly. Would someone here be willing to look at photos and give me advice as to how to approach a patch? Never tangled with this before and just looking for some pointers. I attached some photos. I’ve got the canoe out, so, if more pics would help you help me, I’ve got easy access. Thanks, Mr B |
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BeaV |
Haven't watched the video you refer to but I'm assuming it has all the necessary steps needed. Cover the wet epoxy patch with Saran Wrap/Handy Wrap to make a nice smooth surface finish. |
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MrBadExample |
Sand and cleanup inside area for structural patch. First apply a Kevlar patch then a fiberglass patch over the top of the Kevlar patch? So it would go like this for the inside patch? Goop->Kevlar->more goop->Fiberglass->last layer of goop |
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MrBadExample |
Thanks! I ordered a repair kit from Northwest. |
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WHendrix |
Bill |
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MrBadExample |
Butthead- the crack feels more flimsy than the rest of the canoe. I don’t doubt that I could paddle it as is the whole season and probably be fine. I just enjoy tinkering and learning. To the rest.....thanks for intel! Mr. B |