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DaveH_Wis
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by DaveH_Wis » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:37 pm
Does anyone varnish (or seal with another method) the bolt hole in the seat hangers? It seems like moisture would get in if I don't, but I'm not sure how to go about it?
joatmon
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by joatmon » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:43 pm
I used a pipe cleaner to get two coats down the holes. I have heard of cotton swabs being used as well. Good luck.
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Glen Smith
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by Glen Smith » Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:45 pm
You can use a pipe cleaner to apply a few coats of either epoxy or varnish in the hanger holes.
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by KARKAUAI » Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:09 pm
In my experience, the cotton from Qtips comes off and makes a mess...pipe cleaners best.
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Ed Houston
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by Ed Houston » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:25 pm
I was going to make up a thinned solution of varnish and fill the hole and let it drain three or four times would this method not work?
Ed
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by Glen Smith » Wed Jun 29, 2005 3:28 pm
I don't see why that method wouldn't work just as well.