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Here are some links to helpful tips, technical data, and manufacturers' information grouped together by topic. For Jamestown Distributors experts' advice on a specific project, please browse our Frequently Asked Technical Questions page, or contact us.

ABRASIVES
Abrasives Guide Norton - Choosing/Using Non-woven Abrasives WEST System - Wet Sanding Epoxy

CAULKING AND MARINE SEALANTS
Applying Teakdecking Systems Caulk Boatlife Deck Seam Caulking Boatlife GIT-Rot Boatlife Teak Care Coverage Chart

CLEANING AND POLISHING
Boat Polishing Guide - The Perfect Finish! Complete Boat Care Range

ENGINE ROOM
Applying McLube Sailkote

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Trailer Lighting Replacement

EPOXY

Blister FAQ's
Common Uses for Epiglass Epoxy
Epoxy Guide - Mixing Up A Batch!
Fiberglass Boat Repair
Gelcoat Repair
Interlux Epoxy FAQ's
Interlux - Steps in Repairing Gelcoat Blisters
Interlux Gelcoat Blister Prevention
MAS Epoxies - Blister Repair & Barrier Coating MAS Epoxies - Get the rust out
MAS Epoxies - Filleting and Fairing Info
Plastic Boat Repairs
Polyester Over Epoxy
System Three FAQ's - Part 1
System Three FAQ's - Part 2
System Three - Bonding with Epoxy
System Three - Coating with Epoxy Resin
System Three - Fiberglassing with Epoxy Resin
System Three - Filleting, Fairing and Molding
System Three - Modifying Epoxy with Fillers
System Three - How Much MirrorCoat Do I Use?

WEST System - Applying Woven Cloth & Tape
WEST System - Bonding Tips
WEST System - Epoxy Barrier Coating
WEST System - Cold Weather Bonding
WEST System - Problem Solver Guide
WEST System - Repair Molded Non-Skid
WEST System - Repairing Early Gelcoat Blisters
WEST System - Removing Epoxy
WEST System - Thinning Epoxy
Wood Glue Guide

WEST System User Manual
• Curing, Dispensing, and Mixing
• Fillers, Additives and Clean Up
• Basic Techniques
• Fasteners, Fairing and Fiberglassing
• Barrier Coating, Finishing, and Tips

GLUES AND ADHESIVES
Crackling Process Wood Glues - Uncovered Woodworking Glue Tips

FASTENERS
Compatible Metals Choosing The Right Fastener Head/Driver Style Fastener Metals Fastener / Driver Tips Machine Screws Uncovered Washer Sizing Information Wood Screw Specifications Wrench/Driver/Fastener Table

FIBERGLASS
Building with Kevlar - leeboard bracket Building with Kevlar - Cockpit Rim Fiberglass Boat Repair Fiberglass Safety Fiberglassing Square Edges Fiberglass and Composite Repair Tips Fiberglassing with Epoxy Resin Fiberglassing a Woodstrip Hull Repairing Machined Holes in Fiberglass Painting Bare Fiberglass Boats

MARINE HARDWARE
Compatible Metals

MARINE PLUMBING
Groco Seacock Comparison

MARINE PAINTS
Antifouling Guide Applying Paint To Bare Aluminum Hulls Bottom Painting Tips Antifouling FAQ's Do's & Don'ts for Paint Finishes Interlux Topside Paint FAQ's Painting a Non-Skid Deck Painting Bare Fiberglass Boats Perfect Paint For Your Project Repainting Your Boat	Secrets of a Topcoat Tips on Applying Perfection Polyurethane Quantities of Paint Per Project WEST System - Surface Preparation

PRIMERS, THINNERS, AND ADDITIVES
Awlgrip Care Interlux's Thinner Application Chart Non-Skid Deck Hints

PAINT SUPPLIES
Brush Care Improving Paintbrushes Interlux's Thinner Application Chart JD's Brush Guide JD's Paint Roller Guide Paint Spraying

SAFETY
Fiberglass Hazards Interlux Safety FAQ's

THICKENERS, FILLERS, ADDITIVES
Using Paste Wood Filler Stain

TOOLS
Countersink Size Chart DeWalt - Router Table Tips Drill Bits Explained Festool - Avoiding Swirl Marks Festool - Changing the Circular Saw Blade Taper Drill Bits Uses Scrapers Wrench/Driver/Fastener Table

VARNISH
Applying Varnish JD's Homemade Varnish Recipe Interlux - Preparing Wood for Varnishing Maintaining The Beauty of Clear Wood Outdoors Preparation for Varnish Work WEST System - Surface Preparation WEST System - Varnish Over Epoxy	Epifanes Varnishing FAQ's • Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4

WOOD, FOAM, STARBOARD
Bending Thicker King StarBoard Installation Of StarBoard Interlux - Preparing Wood for Varnishing Maintaining The Beauty of Clear Wood Outdoors Plywood Basics Replacing Damaged Balsa Core Using Adhesives with King Starboard Using Starboard in Pontoon & Inflatable Boats Working with King StarBoard

INTERLUX BOAT PAINTING GUIDE

Topside, Decks, Bilges and Cabins:
• The perfect paint for your project
• Handy specifications
• Preparation and Priming
• Applying the Finish
• Tips on Filling Holes, Voids, and Nicks
• Tips on Applying Perfection Polyurethane
• Painting Bilges

Caring For Your Wood
• Perfect Varnish For Your Project
• Handy Varnish Specifications
• Applying Varnish to Epiglass Epoxy
• Using Paste Wood Filler Stain
• How To Varnish Like A Pro
• Hints For Achieving A Perfect Varnish

Cetol:
• Wood Preparation For Cetol
• Applying and Maintaining Cetol

Construction & Repair With Epiglass:
• Mixing Epiglass
• Using Epiglass Epoxy System

Fiberglass Blister Repair & Prevention:
• Recognizing and Treating Osmosis
• How to Protect Against Gelcoat Blistering
• Fiberglass Blister Repair & Prevention

Antifouling:
• Introduction
• Compatibility Chart
• Choosing Your Ideal Antifouling
• Painting Bare Fiberglass
• Antifouling Paint Systems
• Handy Specifications
• How To Paint Previously Painted Bottoms
• Paint Calculator
• Running Gear and Underwater Metal
• Outdrives, Underwater Metals & Keels

Boatcare:
• Complete Boat Care Range

Everything Else You Need To Know:
• Substrate Information
• Solvent Chart
• Equipment Guidelines
• Coverage Chart

Useful Links
Rebuilding a Transom Different Boat Materials Boat Winterizing Tips Winterizing Your Boats Exterior Fixing Scratches and Dings Building an alternate leeboard saddle