Grinding, how far do i go?

[knotperfect]

I am working through the grinding process on my Wellcraft. The original stringers were CSM and attached with Roving to the hull. I cut out all stringers and now in deep with the grinding. My questions is, How far do I need to grind? Do I just make a smooth surface of the old roving or do I grind down to the original hull? The stringer roving is tough as nails so I am not sure that it needs to be totally ground down. Your help is always appreciated.

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Grinding, how far do i go?

Just down to solid glass, if the woven is solid you don't need to grind it away.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Grinding, how far do i go?

Welcome to iBoats!

Pics will help us to help you, but basically you need to grind down to good fresh glass so the new will adhere properly.

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Grinding, how far do i go?

I agree..just grind out the bad glass ( grinding off good glass is a waste of time ) just clean your glass bonds.

I like 24 grit to 36 grit for new glass applications..Not 80 grit .

YD.

PS. As WOG said..got pics ?

 

[knotperfect]

Re: Grinding, how far do i go?

No pics today. looks like a snow storm inside of a boat. thanks for the tips. Pics on the restore coming soon. Anyone know how I can change my original "77 wellcraft soft floor" thread to "1977 Wellcraft Suncruiser complete restore?"

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Grinding, how far do i go?

Contact BOB_VT with a PM. He's a moderator and can change it for you