HI

I'm repairing a carbon Kevlar polo kayak for a friend. The boat's previous owner sanded down the entire hull and so I need to re-epoxy it.  I want to know if the 'fast setting' epoxy used in the video will do, or am I likely to be pushed for time to get the entire hull done and therefore should get a slower setting resin. (I've got a nice dry undercover work area where I can store a boat out of the way easily if it takes ages to go off.) Also could you briefly explain what "flatting and polishing" is and how one goes about it to get the hull looking nice and glossy.




thanks Justin

We do this a lot to sprint kayaks and rowing shells. The easiest way is to sand back to 400 grit and either spay or roller on polyurethane paint, one or two pack. It is easier to spray but roller and sanding can give a good finish as well.