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Old 03-19-2008
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Originally Posted by KeelHaulin View Post
......... Don't sand off all the paint that is still on the keel; it is more difficult to get the new paint to stick to the lead than the old paint. Scrub the areas of the lead where it is exposed with scotchbrite and immediately apply some barrier coat paint (or epoxy)....
Interlux has a special primer for prepping lead. Grind the entire keel to a bright metal finish, apply Viny-Lux Primewash per instructions at
yachtpaint.com - the official site of International and Interlux paints then cover with Interprotect 2000E barrier coat.
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