WD Overlap issue

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After applying the tack epoxy on the hull and deck panels and putting the two halfs together, there is one area between the forward deck and bow panel that developed a slight overlap.  The overlap is about 1/16 to 1/8 for a about one foot.  BTW the rest of the kayak fit together perfectly.

Now that everything has cured, I am looking for the best fix.  The way I see it is to sand the joint smooth and probably sand through the top deck veneer or to mix a solution of exoxy and wood flour and apply to the overlap and sand it down once its cured. 

If I did sand through the veneer on the top panel, whould the error be masked by the darkening of the fiberglass cloth and epoxy along with the use of a wood stain scratch pen (used for furniture repair)?

Any advice is appreciated................

 

 

 

 

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First, it's only an error if you didn't mean to do it.

Second, it would look something like this:

(the dark line at the interface between the deck and hull. The blotch below is actually my reflection while I was taking the picture).

3rd, if that wood stain pen is oil-based it would keep the epoxy from being absorbed by the wood, so don't use it until you've tested it on some scrap.

As you can see, I sanded my overlap away and decided that it wouldn't bother me in the least to have the dark line.As you see, I also left the stitch hole visible. The boat still floats. If anyone else is bothered by it, I say go worry about global warming instead :-) So far no one's been bothered.

Have fun,

Laszlo