Go ahead and scuff it up a bit with some sandpaper. Just a quick once-over by hand is all it takes, so you won't be cutting into the glass by much (if at all). Same goes for bulkheads and cheek plates.

Ross

> I didn't fill the weave on the inside of either the deck or hull. Am I
> supposed to sand the inside edge a bit where the tape will lay, or would
> this reduce the cloth's strength too much? Or does the unfilled weave
> provide for enough surface area for a good bond?

> I guess this question also applies to the installation of bulkheads and
> cheek plates, too.

> Thanx, Dean