Sanded enough for my bottom job? (pics)

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dannybten23

Post subject: Sanded enough for my bottom job? (pics)

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 12:48 am

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I am doing my first bottom job. Are the keels sanded enough? There seems to be some dark/black areas under the fiber glass in some areas. Do i need to sand down to there and remove? Any other advice based on the pictures?

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srm

Post subject: Re: Sanded enough for my bottom job? (pics)

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 2:35 am

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Location: Jersey Shore

Just make sure it's roughed up really well using coarse sandpaper (80 grit). Then clean the surface with acetone before you start laminating the new glass. There's no need to aggressively remove the existing fiberglass unless it isn't well adhered (i.e., someone did a previous bottom job and the fiberglass from that job is coming off).

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Tim H16

Post subject: Re: Sanded enough for my bottom job? (pics)

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:41 am

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Location: Clearwater, FL

Check this article out:

"The Bottom Job - This Old Hobie" by Rick Buchanan on pages 12 & 13 of the Sept/Oct 2008 Hotline.

http://www.w1dm.com/projects/hotline/08 ... OTLINE.pdf

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