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    paulga reacted to STB's post in the thread Scratches on swim platform with Like Like.
    I, myself, don't really wet sand until the very end, but I may wash off the sand paper of it starts to get clogged. Start with a higher...
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    paulga reacted to STB's post in the thread Scratches on swim platform with Like Like.
    Don't forget: If filling with an epoxy-based filler, once it is fully cured, you need to wash the amine blush off the outside with soap...
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    paulga replied to the thread Scratches on swim platform.
    For sanding at the very first step, do you use 100 grit wet paper/ block? then for the other two sanding steps, use 600 grit wet paper?
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    paulga reacted to STB's post in the thread Scratches on swim platform with Like Like.
    With respect to the depth of the repair, you don't need to make it deeper except to remove loose material that isn't a good foundation...
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    paulga replied to the thread Scratches on swim platform.
    Thanks. so "sanding past the damage" means not to sand vertically through the damage and deeper. this video did not use a repair...
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    paulga replied to the thread Scratches on swim platform.
    At this step "spray the damaged area, but extend it out to the areas", do you mean to spray the gelcoat? What can and sprayer to use?
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    paulga replied to the thread Scratches on swim platform.
    there are two more points on the swim platform edge where the gelcoat has chipped off due to a deck bumper. I have covered it using...
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    paulga replied to the thread backup camera installation.
    how is the camera and monitor wired in your setup?
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    paulga replied to the thread Scratches on swim platform.
    you mentioned a ro sander and buffer. does this BAUER 12 Amp, 7 in. Variable Speed Rotary Polisher/Sander do both so only one machine is...
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    paulga replied to the thread forward window shade.
    I taped both sides. The outer tape lasted two weeks before starting to peel off. are there other tapes that bond to this canvas?
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    paulga replied to the thread diesel heater choice.
    got it. what I bought is a standalone model. I have sent an email to Hcalory.
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    paulga replied to the thread diesel heater choice.
    This is the fuel system picture from the espar d4 manual If this hcalory is a copy from d4, it likely uses the same fuel lines. Are...
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    paulga replied to the thread Scratches on swim platform.
    I'll try the approach next week. I didn't get why you would first apply repair putty before sanding past the damage. why not directly...
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    paulga replied to the thread backup camera installation.
    I have moved my boat three times, every time the docking takes a long and awkward time. with some wind drifting effect, it would take...
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    paulga replied to the thread backup camera installation.
    if using a wood block, scuff one surface, paint the other surfaces, wait for the paint to dry, glue it to the roof, caulk the edges. Is...
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