After second application of peel away was removed, and the transom was scrapped for a few hours, it looked worse, if that’s possible. half the molding missing, probably did not make appearances better

so back to putty peel away

the crevices in all their (rather gross) glory, after the third round of peel away. discouraging isn’t it?

and the overall take — which i decided would have to do for sanding: