Re: [Paddlewise] FW: Kayak fiberglass repair ?

From: Robert Livingston & Pam Martin <bearboat2_at_attbi.com>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 10:47:44 -0700
> I’m looking
> for some good advise on how to redo this repair and also wondering if I can
> use stronger materials (kevlor, polyethelene…?) for the patch and for a new
> skid strip that might be tougher – not sure if I can marry these materials
> to fiberglass.

I would not bother with kevlar etc. They do not bond as well. They will not
sand well. The strip is supposed to abrade.

I would just use glass and epoxy and might then paint with gelcoat if I were
concerned about UV degradation

Redo when needed...

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