My kevlar SR 18.5 needs a refinish as well. I called Rutabaga and checked with there guy. Unfortunately he only does repairs. I may end up reviewing the abundance of online instructions and do it myself. Please let me know if you find anyone.
There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes.
Yes. I did. I got Bondo 2 part polyresin from Lowes. It took 3 tries to get one in which the resin had not solidified in the can (read on the shelf for a LOOOONG time). Go to West Marine in Lombard and get their product. (Or order product from your mfr online)
Work quickly because the stuff sets up fast.
If you have a buffer, consider buffing the final product with extremely fine compound.
LNT - The road to success is always under construction.
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Refinished my Wenonah Escape last summer (bought used from an outfitter on Gunflint Trail, it was pretty scratched up).
Used the West system products (205/206). Was really surprised how great it looked.
After a light sanding (would be more careful next time) I filled the deep scratches first (some required multiple coats), then taped off a waterline, and coated the bottom.
Others have warned me that it will cloud up or flake off eventually, but I was very happy with the result.
Was very smooth in the water!
"But to the canoeman there is nothing that compares with the joy he knows when a paddle is in his hand." - Sigurd Olson
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