Polishing Hull of Proangler - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Cbad Mike · 06-20-2012, 11:07 AM

Interesting thought using a torch but if I myself was going to do that I would use a flame spreading nozzle. I think that using one would would give a more even finish while lessening the chance of burning the plastic. Thats my 2 cents.

tacmik · 06-20-2012, 04:09 PM

Has anyone ever tried a hair blower? Just a thought.

T-Rex · 06-20-2012, 06:00 PM

I've used my heat gun several times and it works pretty good for smoothing out rough areas and bring back the gloss. Easier to use, but not as fast as a propane torch.

I don't think a hair dryer will get hot enough to be effective.

sandsquirt · 06-21-2012, 08:09 PM

They make a product called Plastic Renew for motorcycle/atv fenders. I imagine that it would work well on kayaks.

mtnbykr2 · 06-22-2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandsquirt

They make a product called Plastic Renew for motorcycle/atv fenders. I imagine that it would work well on kayaks.

that's a great idea, I may try that out...thanks

echo1er · 06-22-2012, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-Rex

I've used my heat gun several times and it works pretty good for smoothing out rough areas and bring back the gloss. Easier to use, but not as fast as a propane torch.

I don't think a hair dryer will get hot enough to be effective.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKxpM7CVY-4

06-20-2012, 04:09 PM	#2
tacmik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East County Posts: 914	Has anyone ever tried a hair blower? Just a thought. __________________

06-20-2012, 06:00 PM	#3
T-Rex Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita Posts: 770	I've used my heat gun several times and it works pretty good for smoothing out rough areas and bring back the gloss. Easier to use, but not as fast as a propane torch. I don't think a hair dryer will get hot enough to be effective. __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

06-20-2012, 11:07 AM	#1
Cbad Mike Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Carlsbad Ca. Posts: 1,206	Interesting thought using a torch but if I myself was going to do that I would use a flame spreading nozzle. I think that using one would would give a more even finish while lessening the chance of burning the plastic. Thats my 2 cents.

06-21-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
sandsquirt Junior Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 9	They make a product called Plastic Renew for motorcycle/atv fenders. I imagine that it would work well on kayaks.