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Artic Tern, Dimple In Side Panel
By:Paul Willliams
Date: 1/24/2000, 7:23 pm

Today, while glassing my deck, I noticed several dimpled areas on the Terns side panels which I glassed and filled weeks ago. Back then I didn't notice any irregularities, but now, when I run my hand down the side panels it feel a bit bumpy. On closer inspection I can find no bubbles or areas of separation. I have a feeling that when I glassed the hull, I was not paying close enough attention during while squeeging, and I must have left it somewhat lumpy.

Is there a way to recover from this? I don't think sanding off both fill coats will smooth things out. Should I apply several more resin fill coats to the hull or will the varnishing process help fair the hull?

Thanks,

Paul, Port Orcahrd, WA

Messages In This Thread

Artic Tern, Dimple In Side Panel
Paul Willliams -- 1/24/2000, 7:23 pm
Re: Artic Tern, Dimple In Side Panel
Kent LeBoutillier -- 1/24/2000, 8:44 pm
Re: Artic Tern, Dimple In Side Panel
lee -- 1/24/2000, 7:53 pm