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Strip: Help w/ re-varnish
By:Mark Normand
Date: 1/18/2010, 9:32 pm

Hello to the forum, haven't been here in some time since building my first and only stripper, a One Ocean Kayak Storm SLT for my daughter. Unfortunately, college and life has gotten in the way of her using boat, and its been stored outdoors, but under good overhead cover. It dearly needs to be re-varnished as we have some flaking and peeling going on.

What would be some recommendations on how to sand and prep, without getting into the glass? I'm very rusty at this, and kinda forgot how I wet? sanded with what sandpaper in what steps, etc. Of course I'm always looking for the quick easy way, as if there were such a thing with varnish, LOL. Just looking for a serviceable and very protective finish, as opposed to a showroom job.

Thx to all !
Mark

ps: this could very well vault me into building another stripper for myself, since I sold my Pygmy Coho kit boat.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Help w/ re-varnish
Mark Normand -- 1/18/2010, 9:32 pm
Re: Strip: Help w/ re-varnish
Bill Hamm -- 1/22/2010, 9:23 pm
Strip: Help w/ re-varnish
Jay Babina -- 1/28/2010, 9:04 am
Re: Strip: Help w/ re-varnish
Bill Hamm -- 1/31/2010, 12:55 am