Dave Kruger wrote: > While we are fine tuning John's post, I should mention that his > calculation (as he states) assumes 100% solids, certainly not the case > for most polyurethane two-part paints. Probably they run something like > 30% VOC, so that 2.25 ounces of applied paint probably results in about > 1.5 ounces of weight after the volatiles have evaporated. > > In any case, John's point: > > ***adding weight to an ultra-lightweight paddle just to restore the > gloss is a minor folly*** > > is well taken here. If all...um, who was it who asked the orginal question? Peter?..Peter is interested in is getting rid of the scratches for cosmetic reasons, a nice coat of wax, well-buffed, would probably help with only tiny extra baggage. -- Steve Cramer Athens, GA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jan 17 2005 - 18:15:38 PST
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