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Steve's Prindle 18 seam repair

This is how I repaired the split seam on my Prindle 18

Date: 05/13/2010
Owner: SteveON
Size: 8 items
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cleaning seam with razor knife

Date: 05/12/2010
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wipe down with lacquer thinner

Date: 05/12/2010
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masking everything off to keep from making a mess

Date: 05/12/2010
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I measured out every two inches

Date: 05/12/2010
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drilled holes with 9/64 drill. I marked the depth with a piece of tape so as not to go all the way through.

Date: 05/12/2010
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I put a small piece of tape between each hole so once the epoxy was injected I could cover the hole to keep it from coming back out.

Date: 05/12/2010
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after the epoxy had dried a little I pulled all the tape/ masking paper off and wiped everything off with lacquer thinner

Date: 05/13/2010
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the seam is full now and should have plenty epoxy above it make the repair solid. I will do a leak test soon to make sure the repair is seaworthy.

Date: 05/13/2010
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