Re: [Paddlewise] UV Protection

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:35:46 -0400
Tord Eriksson wrote:
> On Wednesday 21 March 2007 01:48,  Mike  wrote:
> 
>> Don't put UV protectants on composite materials - there's no need.  You
>> only need to put the stuff on plastic fittings and rubber hatch covers.
> 
> The gelcoat on hardshell boats becomes opaque with age - 303 Aerospace
> would slow that process,

That's oxidation, not UV.  It can be polished away with a good 
polish/wax available at any marine supply shop.

Gelcoat (including clearcoat) _is_ UV protection.  Putting UV protectant 
on a UV protectant is like wearing two raincoats.

Mike
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