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 Can you get scratches off?
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10/11/11 04:56 PM
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cbd10pt
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Is there any way to smooth the bottom of my kayak without damaging the finish I'm thinking aboute using wet Sandpaper or something similar
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6722675
10/11/11 05:09 PM
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Bassplastic
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Not really.
Sanding it will do more harm than good.
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6722825
10/11/11 05:58 PM
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Robbie Milam
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I've heard of people using an iron but havent done it myself. Mine is looking like it has been used 
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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10/11/11 06:01 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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BP has is right IMO. I've wondered & asked the same thing myself. Products like this will help smooth the bottom of your yak. Mine are all rashed up too.  Also if you have the skills and cajones you can use a torch to melt the curled up plastic back down. This takes a quick hand & certainly helps if you have experience with plastics. Some have done it with success. I personally have not attempted it but would if it was real bad. Thats why i try not to look at the underside of the yak. Just makes me think too much but & be paranoid. Surfers n snow boarders use wax to increase performance also.
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6722956
10/11/11 06:37 PM
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crabtrap
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It seems contrary, but a smooth surface does NOT make it go faster. Leave it rough. You can use most any heat source to take off the fuzzies
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6723605
10/11/11 09:59 PM
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Todd�
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It seems contrary, but a smooth surface does NOT make it go faster. Leave it rough. You can use most any heat source to take off the fuzzies I agree. The performance you gain won't make up for the damage you could do from sanding it. You want performance do what Zombie said and add sex wax.
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6723637
10/11/11 10:09 PM
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cbd10pt
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Thanks for all the quick replies guys I wasnt worried about performance I just wanted to make it look a little better but I'll be sure not to sand it down and I don't have the cajones to use a torch so I'll just leave it as is but I might try some wax to improve performance. But has anybody tried an iron
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6723763
10/11/11 10:46 PM
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FishR2099
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Just think of those scratches as mementos of good times.
--------  Fish ON!
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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10/12/11 12:08 AM
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Robbie Milam
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I googled it earlier and found some good information.
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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10/12/11 12:27 AM
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Ryan Cook
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I got rid of most my scratches with a heat gun.
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6724434
10/12/11 01:42 AM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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Melt it down & start all over. 
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6724608
10/12/11 02:20 AM
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Bass fro chop
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razor blade can skim some if they are light scratches
Last edited by Bass fro chop; 10/12/11 02:21 AM.
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6725121
10/12/11 04:19 AM
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Chris Coufal
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scratches add character.....and fish dig scars! Leave it be and get out on the water!!!
-Chris-
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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10/12/11 04:26 AM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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Re: Can you get scratches off?
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#6725334
10/12/11 08:52 AM
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billmac
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My new kayak seems to get scratches every time I go out. I understand my dealer (ACK) will repair those dings and scratches.
I try to not worry about it. I guess I have to expect it when plastic meets rock and concrete. Good question tho and appreciated the responses.
I enjoyed Zombie's photo too. The guy reminds me of some of my in-laws and their ideas. lol
Still learning to kayak fish with my Hobie Outback.
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