Re: smooth carbon spars

[Christian Rasmussen <Christian@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ken,

If you used WEST epoxy. (Even 207 hardner) you have to protect it 
against UV. Although from
your email I am not sure if you added epoxy and then sanded it all 
off.?  In other words I dont know
if there are any WEST left on your spars. 

Christian


Aikisu@xxxxxxx wrote:

> To anyone,
>  
> Personally I didn't like the rough finish on the spars, so I 
> experimented by adding more  epoxy to the spin pole and wrapped it in 
> peel ply. What I got was a rougher and heavier spin pole. At the 
> Desoto regatta Bram had achieved the smooth finish on his spars.So I 
> asked him. Now have a smooth spinpole thanks to my orbital sander. 
> Here's where I need some suggestion. Do I Epifane clear coat it, leave 
> it alone or do the peel ply thing then add a final coat.
>  
> Thanks
> Ken (028)

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