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Stripping Carbon Mast

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Topic: Stripping Carbon Mast

Posted By: hollandsd
Subject: Stripping Carbon Mast
Date Posted: 06 Apr 18 at 12:25pm

Hi Guys

Any advice for stripping a carbon mast prior to re-varnishing it?

I have 3 RS600 masts that need to be done.

Cheers
Dan

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Laser 184084
Tasar 3501
RS600 698
RS600 782

Replies:

Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 06 Apr 18 at 1:14pm

Be gentle. I'd probably just remove all the loose material with wire wool, and maybe the gentlest of rubbing down with 400 grit wet.

Personally speaking I'd paint them, I am very unconvinced by varnish. To my mind if it wasn't letting some damaging UV through it wouldn't be flaking off.

Posted By: H2
Date Posted: 06 Apr 18 at 1:51pm

Originally posted by JimC

Be gentle. I'd probably just remove all the loose material with wire wool, and maybe the gentlest of rubbing down with 400 grit wet.

Personally speaking I'd paint them, I am very unconvinced by varnish. To my mind if it wasn't letting some damaging UV through it wouldn't be flaking off.

Paint with what please Jim? Ta

Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 06 Apr 18 at 2:38pm

White or light two pot, any reasonable marine brand.