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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Gear Forum Keel fuzzing, will this work? |
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02/06/2022 12:18PM
Hi everyone,
I have a Wenonah Spirit II that has some fuzzing on the keel at both stems. Over all I've kept the canoe in good shape but I'd like to reseal both ends of the keel to keep the fuzzing at bay.
I've done a bunch of searching online and I'm leaning towards trying the West System 105/207 epoxy. Just wondering if others have done the same and how it turned out or if there are any tips to make the repair look descent and be long lasting?
Thanks!
I have a Wenonah Spirit II that has some fuzzing on the keel at both stems. Over all I've kept the canoe in good shape but I'd like to reseal both ends of the keel to keep the fuzzing at bay.
I've done a bunch of searching online and I'm leaning towards trying the West System 105/207 epoxy. Just wondering if others have done the same and how it turned out or if there are any tips to make the repair look descent and be long lasting?
Thanks!
02/06/2022 12:44PM
Unfortunately I don’t have any pics. I used a polyester resin on a Champlain (worked fine, used a roller to apply the resin) since that’s what Wenonah uses to make their canoes but the epoxy resin will work as well. You may want to contact Wenonah for some advice, they’re usually pretty helpful.
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02/06/2022 01:50PM
Looks are for you to judge, it does not last long, it is easy to apply/remove, works for my use.
Spray can rubberized truck bed coating, or vinyl peel spray paint.
Whatever you use do not sand the frayed area, trim the fuzz flush with a pair of
shear/scissors first.
butthead
Spray can rubberized truck bed coating, or vinyl peel spray paint.
Whatever you use do not sand the frayed area, trim the fuzz flush with a pair of
shear/scissors first.
butthead
"never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups" George Carlin
02/08/2022 09:00AM
I tried the west system epoxy on my Bell Rob Roy. I had a little more wear than you, but about the same physical size. The good: It succeeded in protecting the spot. The Bad: I wasn't happy with the way it looked. Likely my application that made it look bad.
"Fool me once, shame on...shame on you. Fool me, can't get fooled again" - W
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