Re: [Paddlewise] & fiberglass

From: Lloyd Bowles <lbowles_at_bmts.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 16:58:30 -0500
Bob Denton wrote:

> If I am not mistaken, the fact that a gelcoat is clear does not affect it's
> uv properties. Window glass has excellent UV properties and the UV coatings
> on sunglasses are completely transparent, as is 303.
>

Kevlar boats with clear finishes don't usually have a gelcoat.  The cloth is
right at the surface.  I usually use a UV protector on my canoes once or twice
each year, but forgot this year. My Clipper Tripper is 8 years old,  no
gelcoat, has seen a fair bit of sun & is still in decent shape.
--
Lloyd Bowles
The Mad Canoeist
"Keep the open side up!"
http://www.fortunecity.com/greenfield/clearstreets/358/index.html


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