Old Town Kevlar Skid Plate Kit - Manual (Page 2)

Skid Plate Kit
Installation
Instructions
125 Gilman Falls Road
Building B
Old Town, ME 04468 USA
800-8-KAYAKS
www.oldtowncanoe.com
Please read kit instructions carefully prior to installation.
Many of our kit installations can be viewed at
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Rev.A
Issue Date: 12/08/2010
Doc. # K-01.1331.0640
Page 2 of 5
Fig.#2 Sanding
Step 1.5: For Polyethylene Discovery Canoes Only: You MUST use this extra step…
You will use the handheld propane torch to “flame” the entire sanded surface. The process does NOT involve melting or
blackening the surface.
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Remove tape outline.
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Light the propane torch. The flame will have an inner cone and an outer cone. Adjust the flame so that the inner
cone extends about 1” from the nozzle.
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Moving quickly and smoothly, bring the tip of the inner cone briefly in contact with the surface of the canoe, and
move up one long side, down the other, and up the center. Keep the flame moving while covering the entire area.
If the surface of the hull becomes shiny you are not moving the flame enough.
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If you feel that you have missed some of the area, wait approximately 20 minutes and repeat process.
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Do not touch the area after flaming as the oils from your fingers could reverse the process.
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Reattach tape outline.
Step 2: Apply the felt: DO NOT apply in direct sunlight. Wear gloves. Work in a well-ventilated area.
Fig.#3 Drip Cover
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Sand the area inside the tape outline with rough sandpaper – See
Fig.#2. Wipe the sanded area with a clean dry cloth. Look carefully
at the surface for any shiny areas showing missed places. Sand them
again.
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Resin working time is 20 minutes at 70
 Fahrenheit, about 10 minutes
at 90
F.
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Tape the edge of the drip cover to the tape outline. Be careful not to
overlap into the working area, and be sure that the tape adheres all
around to prevent runs onto the canoe hull – See Fig.#3.