This past weekend I refinished my Kevlar canoe. I posted a complete breakdown in the Canoe Forum. Pictures, steps, and basicly everything I did. This was my first time doing this and I had to do it all from written word descriptions so, if I messed up a step, please be gentle in calling me a moron. ^_^

Kevlar Refinish

Nice work!

Very nice.

I've had my Bell Seliga Tripper for several years now. No major flaws, but needless to say there are plenty of scratches etc. from years of use. I have begun to look into "reconditioning" it sometime in the coming years before it does reach critical mass. Good to hear a story like yours. Makes the decision easier.

TB

What a great project and great results. Nicely done.

Do you expect to add or replace the skid plates, or is that a wait and see how it goes project?
Boppa

Excellent how-to. Thanks, I'll return to it when I need to do mine. Very nice results.

good work! nice job!

boppa:
The Escape has skid plates that are molded into the hull when the canoe is built (1/4 or more straight fiberglass resin) so replaceing them is impossible from what I could see. Adding the ones Wenonah sells... possible. I will do it next season if I do. I want to see how it holds up this year first.

Tuscacora:
I was really shocked at how easy it was. For me it sounded daunting but after just sucking it up and doing it I was supprised at how easy it really was.

Happy to hear that RT.

Perhaps I'll be looking you up for some advice when the time comes?

Nice job! I sure won't call you a moron! It inspires me to tackle my old MnII. When I do can I e-mail you for advice?

Great refurbish, I do something similar on my gel coated canoe. I just refinish from the waterline across the bottom, and apply with a roller. The bumpier finish left does not affect performance or handling for the paddling I do.

butthead

That's a nice looking canoe and you have the satisfaction of having done the work yourself. Good job and thanks for sharing.

Tuscacora & oldgentleman:

Sure, if you are in the twin cities area (or just want to shoot me an email) I would be more than happy to help out if you need it.

And thanks to everyone who has given me props. ^_^ Makes me happy.

I know its been a while but how has the refinish held up over the past decade? I'm looking to refinish a Wenonah and found your detailed description of the process you employed. My plan is to follow your post as a guide.

The refinish held up great. I did end up doing another refinish last spring due to the repeated use of my canoe in the BW. I should have another 8-years before I have to do it again. Good luck!

Glad to hear. Thanks for responding.