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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 127183" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Don't worry about getting all the paint off, itf it is good resin paint, which it proly is from the factory, you should have no worries getting the new epoxy to adhere. </p><p></p><p>When working with large sections of glass cloth it is best to have a friend help; but the secret is in prepping the area. Have everything cut and ready to go it will minimize the mistakes. And don't worry, everyone blows a little time and money in learning something new, we usually call it tuition! </p><p></p><p>If you still plan on cutting the cloth into smaller pieces, allow for a three inch overlap at the seams. DO NOT stop each piece right at the edge of the other piece this will create a weak spot in the hull. </p><p></p><p>Also you will need to build fillets down those strakes to get a good radius on the glass matt so no air bubbles get it. You can use the same epoxy glue to build the fillets you use to glue down the strakes. Those strakes look perfect BTW! </p><p></p><p>Here is a pretty good article on fillets:</p><p><a href="https://www.clcboats.com/shoptips/stitch_glue/fillets.html" target="_blank">Fillet Tutorial</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 127183, member: 1914"] Don't worry about getting all the paint off, itf it is good resin paint, which it proly is from the factory, you should have no worries getting the new epoxy to adhere. When working with large sections of glass cloth it is best to have a friend help; but the secret is in prepping the area. Have everything cut and ready to go it will minimize the mistakes. And don't worry, everyone blows a little time and money in learning something new, we usually call it tuition! If you still plan on cutting the cloth into smaller pieces, allow for a three inch overlap at the seams. DO NOT stop each piece right at the edge of the other piece this will create a weak spot in the hull. Also you will need to build fillets down those strakes to get a good radius on the glass matt so no air bubbles get it. You can use the same epoxy glue to build the fillets you use to glue down the strakes. Those strakes look perfect BTW! Here is a pretty good article on fillets: [url=https://www.clcboats.com/shoptips/stitch_glue/fillets.html]Fillet Tutorial[/url] [/QUOTE]
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