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 ** Rough up the gelcoat and fiberglass with sandpaper (150-400 grit).
 ** 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 smoothen 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 smoothen the surface and transition edges with a wrinkle-free glove finger wetted with 70% isopropyl alcohol. After curing, the filler can be trimmed using a flex shaft with a conical grinder, e.g. [https://www.harborfreight.com/bench-grinder-with-flex-shaft-43533.html this grinder].
-** Consider creating a smooth transition between the entry opening and the inside walls.
+** Consider creating a smooth transition between the entry opening and the inside walls using the filler.
 ** Spray paint the scoop first with a filler primer. Fill pin holes and sand between coats. Suitable is [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/smoothprime.php?clickkey=50760 Smooth Prime]. Then put a top coat on that matches your later bottom skin.