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Canoeing is both great fun and great exercise. There is nothing quite like gliding across a still lake or feeling the spray of water in your face as you paddle down a roaring river. To ensure that your canoeing boat will provide a lifetime of enjoyment it is essential to keep it well painted. This will protect it from water and weather damage.
Clean the entire surface that will be painted. All dirt should be washed off and then the canoeing boat should be thoroughly dried before painting. All stickers need to be removed before painting. Stickers can usually be scraped off and then the sticky residue can be cleaned with acetone or a gunk removal product.
Sand the surfaces on the canoe that are going to be painted with the 120-grit sandpaper. Once you are finished sanding, wipe off the dust remaining on the canoe with a clean rag.
Look over the surface of the canoe to ensure cleanliness and that all dust has been removed.
Mix the paint according to the directions on the can. Some brands may suggest using a thinner before painting while others do not.
Paint the canoe using the roller and brush. A roller is good for achieving more consistent coverage across a larger surface area and the brush is good for corners, edging and anywhere else that is hard to reach with a roller.
Let the canoe dry for 24 hours in an area that is well ventilated and out of the weather.
Repeat Step 2 through 6 after drying to give your canoeing boat a better looking and more protective coat.
Clean the entire surface that will be painted. All dirt should be washed off and then the canoeing boat should be thoroughly dried before painting. All stickers need to be removed before painting. Stickers can usually be scraped off and then the sticky residue can be cleaned with acetone or a gunk removal product.
Sand the surfaces on the canoe that are going to be painted with the 120-grit sandpaper. Once you are finished sanding, wipe off the dust remaining on the canoe with a clean rag.
Look over the surface of the canoe to ensure cleanliness and that all dust has been removed.
Mix the paint according to the directions on the can. Some brands may suggest using a thinner before painting while others do not.
Paint the canoe using the roller and brush. A roller is good for achieving more consistent coverage across a larger surface area and the brush is good for corners, edging and anywhere else that is hard to reach with a roller.
Let the canoe dry for 24 hours in an area that is well ventilated and out of the weather.
Repeat Step 2 through 6 after drying to give your canoeing boat a better looking and more protective coat.
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