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Author:	rfstroud [ Sat Jul 28, 2018 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:	EPO 2 rudder restoration
I have just purchased some used EPO 2 rudders from a friend, but had some concerns when i saw that some of the glass was chipping away, but there isn’t any significant damage to the rudders. Does anyone know of a good way to lay new glasss on these rudders or refurbish them to bring back a more glossy finish?

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Author:	srm [ Sat Jul 28, 2018 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: EPO 2 rudder restoration
There were three versions of the EPO 2 rudder - carbon, kevlar, and fiberglass (with white gelcoat). Which ones do you have? sm

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Author:	rfstroud [ Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: EPO 2 rudder restoration
I think it is carbon Kevlar or maybe just carbon. It’s a darker black color when compared to the other EPO 2 rudders

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Author:	rfstroud [ Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:22 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: EPO 2 rudder restoration
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Author:	srm [ Sun Jul 29, 2018 5:46 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: EPO 2 rudder restoration
Grind back all the loose/flaking epoxy. Sand all the damaged areas with 80-100 grit paper. Wipe with acetone. Mix up a batch of epoxy resin and paint it on to seal all the exposed fibers (you will have to do one side of the rudder at a time). After the epoxy cures, sand to the desired finish (I would say minimum 600 grit wet sand paper). Keep the rudder blades out of the sun when not being used. sm

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Author:	rfstroud [ Mon Jul 30, 2018 4:19 am ]
Post subject:	Re: EPO 2 rudder restoration
Thanks, I will be sure to do that first thing this off season.

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