Cleaning Hull

[viking]

What should I use to clean the hull after it has been fibreglassed and sanded? Is it safe to use laquer thinner or should I just use a damp cloth? Thanks Mike

[Glen Smith]

Use a water dampened rag for the clean up. If the hull is ready for varnish, go over it lightly with a tack rag just before applying the varnish to remove any last little dust particles. Using solvents introduces static electricity into the epoxy surface and that can play nasty tricks during varnishing.