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Old 02-04-2005, 11:17 AM
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deeep cast iron keel on Beneteau. What is th ebest way to finish it off?

Sandblast-zinc primer-filler-coal tar epoxy-epoxy-bottom paint

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Sandblast-zinc primer-filler-flaked epoxy-bottom paint

can you fair coal tar?

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Old 02-05-2005, 10:36 PM
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Sandblast to white, fill with epoxy fairing compound, prime with epoxy and paint
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