Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Need refinishing advice
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AlexanderSupertramp |
JustinLinnell1: "Thank you for your advice. Sounds like resin it is. What grit sandpaper or other product would you recommend to rough up the canoe bottom with prior to applying the resin?" I went straight to 200 grit when I re-finished my Souris River, it turned out ok. Any blemishes I had were because I had the heat/humidity all wrong in the garage and it didn't cure the way I had hoped. As for product, Epoxy resin is just fine for any Kevlar re-finish and some manufacturers use it in house (Savage River, Souris River). What I have read is NOT recommended, is to use a vinylester resin over epoxy, something to do with improper curing and adhering. Not sure what Wenonah has used historically, but if it's already vinylester resin, maybe stick with that. With that said, Epoxy resin is more durable for scratch and impact resistance, but has less UV protection some other products and will degrade and change color with prolonged sun exposure (we're talking years though). You can purchase UV protectant coatings to apply to the canoe after refinishing that will help combat that. If you go with Epoxy, West Systems is the best. |
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portagerunner |
http://www.killarneyoutfitters.com/refinish_kevlar_canoes.php |
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plander |
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RMinMN |
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JustinLinnell1 |
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JustinLinnell1 |
Attached are a few pictures that may/may not give much clarity to the question at hand. Thanks in advance for any advice……Justin |
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RedLakePaddler |
Best luck with your repair. Carl |
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tumblehome |
UV protection comes from additives in the resin. West System 207 hardener has UV inhibitors in the hardener. West System is epoxy not vinyl ester. It's an incredibly tough product. Spar Varnish used over epoxy will provide a higher degree of UV protection. Any composite canoe should not be stored outside as the resin will break down over time from the sun. when sanding, a coarse sandpaper to start is a good idea. 80 grit will remove imperfections, then 150 grit +/-. After that 220 or 320 grit. No need to go finer unless you wish to polish the surface. Tom |