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Jasonf
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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!
 
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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.
 
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
 
Jasonf
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02/07/2022 12:27PM  
Thanks for the tips!

I hadn't thought of truck undercoating, might have to try that once I seal in the fuzzed area with epoxy. When you decide to redo the spray undercoating does the old undercoating peel off?
 
02/07/2022 08:23PM  
Yes fairly easily. Sometimes a bit of mineral spirits helps also.
I just applied after trimming the fuzzed Kevlar threads.

butthead
 
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.
 
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