Cleaning Up Epoxy & First Skid Plate Done | Kevlar Install (Part 8)

The first skid plate is on—and now it’s time to clean things up.

In Part 8 of this Kevlar skid plate install series, we finish shaping and smoothing the applied felt and deal with excess epoxy on the hull.

In this video:

Managing epoxy drips and excess resin
How much cleanup really matters (and when it doesn’t)
Using a scraper and rag to smooth the surface
What to watch for before the epoxy cures
Why extra resin on the hull isn’t always a bad thing

A lot of tutorials focus heavily on making everything look perfect. But if your boat sees real use—rocks, shoals, and rough landings—function matters more than cosmetics.

By the end of this video, the first Kevlar skid plate is fully in place and ready to cure.

🎣 Up next: a pro tip for ensuring a tight bind between the skid plate the hull.

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Don't miss the previous episodes!
Part 1 - https://youtube.com/shorts/-B0KEGLdqk8
Part 2 - https://youtube.com/shorts/3k2JPR1UmwU
Part 3 - https://youtube.com/shorts/dEep49r-LGQ
Part 4 - https://youtube.com/shorts/QJUD1vNTWOg
Part 5 - https://youtube.com/shorts/NvTW_Mx2K60
Part 6 - https://youtube.com/shorts/BzDJ9LI4-Mg
Part 7 - https://youtube.com/shorts/BEzqWiySFl8

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