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Mismatch is common
By:Jay Babina
Date: 11/17/2008, 8:13 am

What you are experiencing is quite common. Most seasoned builders try harder to push and pull the alignment a little more before they tape. Even the best builders, often cannot get a perfect alignment simply because the pieces get distorted as the interior epoxy and glass shrink - which doesn't happen evenly. Don't worry, sand it flush and tape the outside seam. Wet it out first with some alcohol to make sure your feathered glass edges are wetting out OK. If not, sand any glass areas with a super fine grit paper - that usually does the trick.

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Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch - HELP
Bob Beaullieu -- 11/17/2008, 8:00 am
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch *Pic*
Etienne Muller -- 11/18/2008, 7:31 am
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Bill Hamm -- 11/19/2008, 12:53 am
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Etienne Muller -- 11/19/2008, 10:30 am
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Dan Caouette (CSFW) -- 11/18/2008, 8:06 am
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Tom Raymond -- 11/18/2008, 12:35 pm
Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Jay Babina -- 11/18/2008, 3:27 pm
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch *Pic*
Tom Raymond -- 11/22/2008, 12:07 pm
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Mike Bielski -- 11/17/2008, 11:24 am
Re: Strip: Deck and hull seam - got some mismatch
Bob Beaullieu -- 11/17/2008, 12:09 pm
Mismatch is common
Jay Babina -- 11/17/2008, 8:13 am
Re: Mismatch is common
Bob Beaullieu -- 11/17/2008, 8:21 am