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When I wet it with a sponge, one would never know that spot is there... As the water dries, that spot becomes more and more apparent. My only concern was if I placed a thin layer of ester or epoxy there, then would it create an extra shiny rectangle to stand out rather than an extra dull one...

Humbled with this process and embarrassed to show you all my crappy work, I am looking for some assistance and words of wisdom here, to hopefully remedy this eyesore of what was supposed to be a very simple project I found myself enmeshed in… A few days ago, I was experimenting with some UV...

I am not clear about the compatibility of epoxy and vinyl ester resin...I would assume it would be fine to use epoxy, though it seems there are people who are adamant that the same resin be used. I am definitely intrigued with these alternatives, especially "PhixDoctor" which is no VOC and...

Hi there, Recently I’ve read up on certain alternative resins that can be used in any temperature, that are subsequently cured by the UV of sunlight, without the need to be mixed with any MEKP hardeners. One of the more commonly used ones is Solarez, but there are also some nontoxic...

Wow, I never would have guessed that!

Thanks for the heads up about that particular model for any future notice or consideration!

While I appreciate knowing this, I’m wondering if we are talking about the same “Mistral”? I should have been more clear in my posting in that I was referring to a Loon Works Mistral... Is there any relationship between the two brands?

No update yet...have not done any work on it and have just been waiting... Upon closer inspection it seems like it was touched up here and there over time with paint and even perhaps patched/taped in two areas underneath the paint (which is just barely visible). Ideally, I’d like to have it...

These are all very helpful ideas, thank you! Waterdog, I appreciate those photos, and seeing the whole process step by step (certainly makes it seem less daunting). Glenn, your idea is a good one about applying primer/paint before the epoxy mix followed by subsequent layers of paint - at least...

Thanks for all the input...greatly appreciated...

So I'm waiting to connect with Alex at Stewart River, but did just have a nice brief chat with Pam Wedd. I should have prepared my questions better and was a little confused based on my lack of knowledge and experience in this, but she did mention that she has used 105 epoxy mixed with 410...

So here is a closeup of the Dacron weave showing...not sure if this is the battleship grey I should be looking for, or if it's gone past that...? Would you just paint right over this? Or should I put something over this before paint? Thanks!

I appreciate those touching words, yellowcanoe... Knowing a bit about the lineage of this boat and the people it has held makes the experience all the more reverential...

I will reach out to Stewart River and Bearwood Canoes as well. Thanks for those names...

I appreciate all these helpful tips and beautiful photos. I’ve included my recent Nakoma here as well... I’m curious what to do when/if it comes time to repaint the entire hull? Is there a recommended sanding process, respirator choice, and place to do the work...and how deep to sand? Maybe...

Thanks so much for the tips, and gorgeous boat!

Thanks so much for these replies (which I trust more than others who have said to sand it up and throw epoxy on it)...I have done nothing yet, but I love the idea of being creative with imagery and designs on these various spots with an alternate color... I feel so honored to paddle this canoe...

Hi there, I am a complete newbie to wooden canoes but couldn’t resist picking up a gorgeous Loon Works wood and Dacron “Nakoma” last week that crossed my path. It is in great shape but there are a couple small areas on the hull where the paint has thinned all the way to the Dacron. I would like...