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* Consider priming and top coating the fuselage bottom skin that is underneath the scoop (primer alone is porous and not suited for wet areas). | * Consider priming and top-coating the fuselage bottom skin that is underneath the scoop (primer alone is porous and not suited for wet areas). | ||
* The scoop needs to be painted before | * The scoop needs to be painted before mounting it finally. | ||
** Rough up the gelcoat with sandpaper. | ** Rough up the gelcoat and fiberglass with sandpaper (150-400 grit). | ||
** Smoothen the seams between the different parts of the scoop. | ** Smoothen the seams between the different parts of the scoop. | ||
** Fill pin holes and rough areas with epoxy filler. Suitable filler is [https://www.totalboat.com/product/totalfair/ TotalFair]. You can smooth the surface and transition edges with a wrinkle-free glove wetted with 70% isopropyl alcohol. | ** Fill pin holes and rough areas with epoxy filler. Suitable filler is [https://www.totalboat.com/product/totalfair/ TotalFair]. You can smooth the surface and transition edges with a wrinkle-free glove wetted with 70% isopropyl alcohol. | ||