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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    We've been using bondo and duraglas for decades, longwr than I've been there, with zero issues.
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    Here's an example of a decent patch job that was finished with a brush. I ground the edges down and gave the whole area a good scuff...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Transom trim on StarCraft 1970.
    No way around it, it needs replaced.
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    You can order gel coat from spectrum that should match the original color, but yours will have years of fade to it. If it was me, I...
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    MikeSchinlaub reacted to arks's post in the thread Beginner with Like Like.
    I’ll jump in. If the boat lives on a trailer, find a good quality, fiberglass appropriate, paint that matches the hull color. Remember...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    A few more things, since I'm off work now. You don't have to worry about getting all of the heavier scratches out, the gel is pretty...
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    MikeSchinlaub reacted to Chasefamily's post in the thread Beginner with Like Like.
    Now I have my next steps. I really appreciate your assistance!
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    There's no need for more glass unless it's low. The process from here would be. 1. Sand with 36 until ~80% smooth. 2. Then switch to...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    Ok, not too bad then. It doesn't look like there are any air bubbles. Are you going to bodywork and paint it?
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    MikeSchinlaub reacted to Chasefamily's post in the thread Beginner with Like Like.
    The first one is a hole. I filled it in with liquid resin. I beveled around the hole in top and bottom side and grinded all around it...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Beginner.
    I can't tell from the pics, too far away. It looks like you just layed a square patch directly over some damage? Any grinding before...
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Building a fishing boat..
    Why is it illegal though? I would think it would be a good idea to see where you're going.
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Building a fishing boat..
    I see boats fairly often with factory headlights. That Allison had them.
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    MikeSchinlaub reacted to roscoe's post in the thread Tools that younger people would not recognize. with Like Like.
    Tools that younger people would not recognize? Well, some of them.
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    MikeSchinlaub replied to the thread Tools that younger people would not recognize..
    I doubt it. The risk with power tools is more creating heat and seizing the not to the bolt. I remember doing some fake logs from the...
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