Re: [Paddlewise] UV Protection

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:28:15 -0400
Tord Eriksson wrote:

> A lot of car 
> nerds use 303 Aerospace as an extra protecting layer - and
> it sure is easier to apply that most waxes!

Yes, but gel coat on a kayak is a lot thicker than clear coat on a car.

BTW - I just touched up my car and after 14 years of sun on the clear 
coat, the colour is virtually the same as the fresh paint - negligible 
fading.  I think those car nerds are more paranoid than practical :-)

Mike
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