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Polo Kayak - Using release film on large areas
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I have a polo boat and the resin on the underside has flaked quite a bit. I've watched the composite kayak repair video and have a decent understanding of how to do patch repairs. But in this instance it looks like so much of the resin is flaking off that I need to sand off a lot (most) of the resin on the underside of the boat, so I'm wondering three things....
1. Which resin should I use (I've used the rapid repair/quick setting one before but looks like a slower hardening would be easier to work with when doing large areas ?)
2. Can I use release film on such large areas ? Or how best to get a smooth finish ?
3. Is one coat sufficient ?
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Polo Kayak - Using release film on large areas
ivanmac
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9 Years Ago
I've repaired a few boats like this. I've tried alsorts to get a nice finish! Using film over a...
FLD
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9 Years Ago
As said above you need to sand back and start with fresh. Release film is ok if you can get it flat....
Warren (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Great thanks for that. Looks like its sanding time for me so ! I've used the Rapid Repair resin...
ivanmac
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9 Years Ago
Depends on ambient temperature but at 20C it should be tacky but firm after around 3-4 hours....
Warren (Staff)
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9 Years Ago
Boom boom ! ...give me time to rest between coats. Thanks again
ivanmac
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9 Years Ago
I work on the evening / after work schedule so I sand and coat each evening. This gives it 24h to...
FLD
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