Re: [Paddlewise] UV Protection

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:09:59 -0700
Michael Daly wrote:
> Tord Eriksson wrote:

>> 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.

Mike's correct -- I applied 303 to the deck of my Wind Dancer 4-5 times 
over the past five years.  And, it has not slowed the chalking of the deck 
of this 15-year-old fiberglass kayak.  Where I have polished the deck, 
adjacent to some gelcoat repairs, the white chalky stuff has been removed.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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