Canoe Guy BC: How to Paint a Wood-Canvas Canoe
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by Mike Elliott, Kettle River Canoes email: artisan@ canoeshop.ca
Once the canoe has been canvassed, the filler has been applied and the keel and stem bands have been installed, it is ready for paint. Here are five secrets for a professional paint job:
Tip #1 – Paint First, Then Assemble – Fifty years ago, the canoe builders in the factories were in production mode. To save time and space, they installed the outwales before applying varnish and paint. ...