Because I don't wax it (so as not to fall on my bum) the grey non-skid decking is turning chalky. Wonder if anyone has found a slip-and-slide-proof wax or polish to keep the surface looking healthy? Thanks.
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Give wax a try
I wax mine, but use a medium scrub brush (brushed around the diamond patterns) to remove excess wax. This protects it, but still keeps non skid properties. I've tried armorall and 303, but they leave the nonskid slippery.
I wax mine, but use a medium scrub brush (brushed around the diamond patterns) to remove excess wax. This protects it, but still keeps non skid properties. I've tried armorall and 303, but they leave the nonskid slippery.
Bob, how slippery?
Bob, I have avoided wax as I just assumed it would be slippery. do you find that it is as slip resistant as without it? Have you found any particular wax to be best in this respect? George
Bob, I have avoided wax as I just assumed it would be slippery. do you find that it is as slip resistant as without it? Have you found any particular wax to be best in this respect? George
George, Try This..
George, I have for nine years now used New Glass poly on the non-skid and wax on the rest. The poly seals the pores and lasts well past the wax, and it is not slick. Does not, in my opinion, have quite the gloss as wax, but for non-skid, who cares? It looks brand-new. Rick D.
George, I have for nine years now used New Glass poly on the non-skid and wax on the rest. The poly seals the pores and lasts well past the wax, and it is not slick. Does not, in my opinion, have quite the gloss as wax, but for non-skid, who cares? It looks brand-new. Rick D.
I've used 3m cleaner wax
George, I've used 3m cleaner wax. The secret is to brush out the slippery coating from the non skid pattern with a scrub brush. This seems to leave enough wax to protect it. As far as slipperiness, I haven't had a problem with rubber soled boat shoes.
George, I've used 3m cleaner wax. The secret is to brush out the slippery coating from the non skid pattern with a scrub brush. This seems to leave enough wax to protect it. As far as slipperiness, I haven't had a problem with rubber soled boat shoes.
There is a product for this
There is a wax product designed for non skid that is not slippery. I forgot the name, but talk to the folks at West Marine.
There is a wax product designed for non skid that is not slippery. I forgot the name, but talk to the folks at West Marine.
Grey non-skid:Two Thoughts
My 35.5 had the "diamond pattern" non-skid on the deck. If you are careful in application not to go over the edges, TSRW (This Stuff Really Works)makes a truly beautiful shine while retaining good traction. It is a 2 part product that first cleans down to the gel-coat(a stripper), and then adds a clear water-based polymer protective coating. I bought mine at West Marine,(a gallon each of stripper and polymer @ $40) but if you have trouble finding the stuff (the guy makes it here in the NW in his garage)I'll see if I can send you his address.It really shines nice! My 40.5 has that brushed on non-skid that looks kind of like spackle. Interlux Interthane is a high gloss paint that is available in a really rich grey color. When I bought my boat used, it was already applied but had chipped in really small chips in a few places over 2 years. The rest of the surface was fine. I obtained a small can of it and touched it up and it looks like new. I never would have thought that painting the non-skid would have been a good idea, but it doesn't slip, looks great, and as it wears down you just add a thin coat (with a model car sized paint brush) only where it needs it so as to not fill in the non-skid. (The pointy parts of the non-skid work their way through requiring touchup) I think a quart would do my whole deck if I were to be starting out from bare non-skid. Bottom line-Highly Recommended! Ron Hughes S/Y Best Revenge
My 35.5 had the "diamond pattern" non-skid on the deck. If you are careful in application not to go over the edges, TSRW (This Stuff Really Works)makes a truly beautiful shine while retaining good traction. It is a 2 part product that first cleans down to the gel-coat(a stripper), and then adds a clear water-based polymer protective coating. I bought mine at West Marine,(a gallon each of stripper and polymer @ $40) but if you have trouble finding the stuff (the guy makes it here in the NW in his garage)I'll see if I can send you his address.It really shines nice! My 40.5 has that brushed on non-skid that looks kind of like spackle. Interlux Interthane is a high gloss paint that is available in a really rich grey color. When I bought my boat used, it was already applied but had chipped in really small chips in a few places over 2 years. The rest of the surface was fine. I obtained a small can of it and touched it up and it looks like new. I never would have thought that painting the non-skid would have been a good idea, but it doesn't slip, looks great, and as it wears down you just add a thin coat (with a model car sized paint brush) only where it needs it so as to not fill in the non-skid. (The pointy parts of the non-skid work their way through requiring touchup) I think a quart would do my whole deck if I were to be starting out from bare non-skid. Bottom line-Highly Recommended! Ron Hughes S/Y Best Revenge
Again, have you tried Starbrite?
Starbrite makes a non skid deck cleaner that also has a protectant in it. We've had good luck with it! Dan Arsenault Serendipity Too
Starbrite makes a non skid deck cleaner that also has a protectant in it. We've had good luck with it! Dan Arsenault Serendipity Too
Starbrite doesn't work
Dan, I tried Starbite which is a good cleaner but it hasn't helped with the chalkiness of the grey (only shows on the grey nonskid, not the white). I'm gonna try regular fiberglass cleaner and wax. My aversion to wax as being slippery, it turns out, was in error. We wax our wood floors at home and they are not slippery... forgot about that. I'll also follow the suggestion on this thread to use a brush to remove the excess, and we'll see how it goes. I'll post the results later.
Dan, I tried Starbite which is a good cleaner but it hasn't helped with the chalkiness of the grey (only shows on the grey nonskid, not the white). I'm gonna try regular fiberglass cleaner and wax. My aversion to wax as being slippery, it turns out, was in error. We wax our wood floors at home and they are not slippery... forgot about that. I'll also follow the suggestion on this thread to use a brush to remove the excess, and we'll see how it goes. I'll post the results later.
Island Girl Products!
Have you looked at Island Girl product? I used this on my gel coat and it removed the oxidation. You apply it with synthetic steel wool. You may be able to find them on the internet. They are located in Hawaii. Try www.islandgirlproducts.com They should be able to let you know if their product would work, but I think it will.
Have you looked at Island Girl product? I used this on my gel coat and it removed the oxidation. You apply it with synthetic steel wool. You may be able to find them on the internet. They are located in Hawaii. Try www.islandgirlproducts.com They should be able to let you know if their product would work, but I think it will.
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