In a message dated 1/4/00 9:15:50 PM, skerries_at_hotmail.com writes: << So it looks like I may have to re-gelcoat my venerable old kayak to make it Y2K compliant. snip . . .I'd appreciate any suggestions or hints on methods. I've been wondering about the feasibility of this. But the paintbrush route seems too rough, don't the factories spray on the gelcoat? My gelcoat repair kit calls for a barrier to keep the curing gelcoat away from the atmosphere. "Mold Release" or Saran Wrap or Wax paper works depending on the size of the area. Note in the case of my gelcoat the barrier is only required on the last coat so the gelcoat won't be tacky after curing. The barrier peels off very easily, there is little more than an electrostatic attraction holding it on anyway. As for masking off for multiple colors the minimum listed cure time should be enough to avoid bleeding. BTW I think the Neon Green bit is a great idea. Then you can moon people with a quick sculling brace. lol Let us know how you make out. Jed *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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