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Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
By:Dean Trexel
Date: 5/11/2000, 7:40 pm
In Response To: Re: Going with 2-part poly clear (Rehd)

: The local Harley shop that does our bikes and clear-coats them has a
: ventilation system, and they wear good respirators and, as much as can be
: expected of Bikers, they are all doing fine. But, they aren't stupid. They
: are AWARE and they DO take the precautions.

My point exactly -- prolonged occupational exposure. If I did that for a living, I would make sure to have the pressurized suit, too.

: I really like the idea of the clear-coat 2 part Poly's as they are absolutely
: gorgeous. Make sure you don't have even the smallest flaw on your boat,
: cause the clear-coat WILL make it stick out like a sore thumb.

Unfortunately, the flat aft deck of my Outer Island will stick out. I used some hardwood strips mixed with cedar, and it isn't nearly as flat as I would have liked. I'm going to have to live with some waves, but it's the durability of the finish that I'm going for.

: Good Luck and hope to see it when You're done. Hey, why does Ian get your
: boat??

Because he was the one posting the urgent warnings a few months back, so I figure if he's right, he gets the boat;-)

: Rehd :)

Dean

Messages In This Thread

Going with 2-part poly clear
Dean Trexel -- 5/11/2000, 6:50 pm
It was nice knowing you........ R.I.P.
Doug K -- 5/11/2000, 8:02 pm
Re: It was nice knowing you........ R.I.P.
Dean Trexel -- 5/11/2000, 9:48 pm
Re: It was nice knowing you........ R.I.P.
Marty Hangarter -- 5/12/2000, 8:32 am
Re: moisture-cure urethanes
Dean Trexel -- 5/12/2000, 4:40 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Rehd -- 5/11/2000, 7:29 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Rick Thomas -- 5/14/2000, 12:43 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Dean Trexel -- 5/11/2000, 7:40 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Ian Johnston -- 5/12/2000, 4:36 am
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Don -- 5/12/2000, 5:06 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Ian Johnston -- 5/12/2000, 8:47 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Rehd -- 5/11/2000, 8:41 pm
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Ian Johnston -- 5/12/2000, 4:25 am
Re: Going with 2-part poly clear
Rehd -- 5/12/2000, 12:21 pm