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Wet sanding before varnishing??
By:Philip Serra
Date: 11/4/1998, 12:43 am

Getting close to finishing up a Pygmy S&G kayak and am wondering about the proper sequence of events to get the hull finished as nice as possible. The directions say to finish the boat, paddle for a month (to let the resin cure well) then finish up with a good spar varnish (they recommend VSpar Flagship with good UV protection). I would appreciate any suggestions on whether I should wet sand the resin a few times to get a good flat, clean surface to varnish, or is there a better way to get the hull nice. I've got too many hours into this kayak to blow it at the end!!

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Wet sanding before varnishing??
Philip Serra -- 11/4/1998, 12:43 am
Re: Wet sanding before varnishing??
Jay Babina -- 11/6/1998, 9:19 am
Re: Wet sanding before varnishing??
Rob Cochrane -- 11/5/1998, 12:57 am
Re: Wet sanding before varnishing??
Jerry Weinraub -- 11/5/1998, 5:32 pm
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Rob Cochrane -- 11/6/1998, 3:07 pm
Re: Wet sanding before varnishing??
L.C. -- 11/5/1998, 7:51 pm
Re: Wet sanding
Mark Kanzler -- 11/7/1998, 12:32 am
Re: Wet sanding before varnishing??
Mark Kanzler -- 11/7/1998, 12:18 am
Re: Perfect finish??
Mark Kanzler -- 11/5/1998, 7:04 pm
Varnish is only as good as its foundation
Pete Ford -- 11/3/1998, 5:12 pm