What product does anyone recommend for non skid on top deck? I have read a lot of reviews and am undecided. Please help! Want to head south soon!
Non-skid paint info
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I used the Interlux non-skid brand a couple of years ago when I repainted my deck on my 1985 Hunter 30. It was easy to apply and seems to have held up well. The only recommendation I have is to mix it well before using.
I also have been using Interdeck and am very satisfied. Tried to roll and then tip but if you apply it at what I believe is the right consistency it will not roll well. And the roller will soak up a lot of good paint. So just brush it on with two relatively stiff bristle brushes, one large and a small one for corners and tight spots. No brush marks will be visible so long as you work steadily and keep a wet edge.
About that wet edge. Notice in the picture that I split the boat down the middle with a white three-inch stripe. That allows me to work half of the cabin top at a time.
About that wet edge. Notice in the picture that I split the boat down the middle with a white three-inch stripe. That allows me to work half of the cabin top at a time.
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Been thru a couple products on Trinity, this past spring I applied the KIWI product available here on SBO. Very Satisfied- cleans well, easy to apply- follow instructions to the letter and the finish is nice.
After 1st season the product looks solid as the day applied.
Joe
s/v Trinity
Been thru a couple products on Trinity, this past spring I applied the KIWI product available here on SBO. Very Satisfied- cleans well, easy to apply- follow instructions to the letter and the finish is nice.
After 1st season the product looks solid as the day applied.
Joe
s/v Trinity
I also am giving a thumbs up for Interlux Interdeck. I liked the way it covered and the feel underfoot.
We have a couple of boats in our marina that have used the Kiwi Grip. It is by far the best product for the money. If you follow directions you will have a finish that looks much like the original.
You can tint to if you want.
Regardless of which product that you would "paint on", the worst part is masking everything off. Once you get the first coat of Kiwi grip on you can easily touch it up by rolling on another coat and not going to the edges (no masking).
I think you will find that it will outlast the regular paint products without adding anything to the mix.
You can purchase Kiwi Grip from this website.
You can tint to if you want.
Regardless of which product that you would "paint on", the worst part is masking everything off. Once you get the first coat of Kiwi grip on you can easily touch it up by rolling on another coat and not going to the edges (no masking).
I think you will find that it will outlast the regular paint products without adding anything to the mix.
You can purchase Kiwi Grip from this website.
Thanks Guy's, It looks like Kiwi Grip! I have talked to a few boat builders here and they love it. It is easily applied and last well, color holds up and when damaged it is easily repaired. Thanks again for the input and I wish you one and all a very pleasant and HAPPY THANKSGIVING........
I bought a gallon of Kiwi. It was enough to do all the non-skid on our H-33 82. The kiwi website has great directions with pictures. The color matches the original. The only thing I would add is do small areas at a time. Remove the tape as soon as the paint is on and textured.
Go to whatever product you choose's website and download the spec sheet for the paint. It will tell you what prep to do for proper adhesion.
What's on the non-skid now? If its the original gelcoat, don't sand off the factory stippling to smooth. The original non-skid gelcoat has lots of nooks and pores for paint to adhere well. I just would remove the oxidized layer and embedded grime using a soft stainless steel or bronze wire brush. Wash well and then go for the new finish. This what I did using 2-part Interlux Perfection mixed with flattening agent to deaden the gloss. Four years on, looks as good as the 2005 Catalina 36's non skid next to me. However if you have been applying wax to the non-skid, then additional steps with solvents are probably required. Another consideration: give thought to keep your new color close to the existing. Then as the your new paint wears off the high points of the existing stipples, you won't notice. As already suggested, manufacturer's instructions are good.
To add to rardi's suggestion, the copper mesh choreboy scrub pads work really well at getting into the nooks and crannies of the nonskid.
Non-skid paint
I did some work on top, port side, and had to fiberglass that area; so I need to put some of the non-skid back into it, and maybe fair with the existing non-skid to make it more or less even: what was again the product that has the rough"sand" or whatever it is that gives the rough surface? I have been talking about it for so long, but now this is the time to do it. Any suggestions will be welcome. And I like the idea from Ed to divide the area into two areas!
I did some work on top, port side, and had to fiberglass that area; so I need to put some of the non-skid back into it, and maybe fair with the existing non-skid to make it more or less even: what was again the product that has the rough"sand" or whatever it is that gives the rough surface? I have been talking about it for so long, but now this is the time to do it. Any suggestions will be welcome. And I like the idea from Ed to divide the area into two areas!
Interdeck vs grit additive
I love the Interdeck paint but Mark, a yardmate who has used it often, claims the nonskid grit does not flow out evenly, so that you can get inconsistent grit over even a modest area. He recommends getting a can of grit additive and maintaining the grittiness as you go.
Jeremiah in the Cherubini shop uses only this method because he paints with Awlgrip. He keeps the grit in a grated-cheese can and sprinkles it on as he goes. The nonskid patches on the Cherubini runabouts get two coats of Awlgrip 'Oyster White' and the second coat doesn't have grit in it; Jer says it's merely to 'seal' the first coat which does.
I'm using Interdeck because like the yellow-cream color; but I'll do what Mark suggests and keep the additive handy.
I love the Interdeck paint but Mark, a yardmate who has used it often, claims the nonskid grit does not flow out evenly, so that you can get inconsistent grit over even a modest area. He recommends getting a can of grit additive and maintaining the grittiness as you go.
Jeremiah in the Cherubini shop uses only this method because he paints with Awlgrip. He keeps the grit in a grated-cheese can and sprinkles it on as he goes. The nonskid patches on the Cherubini runabouts get two coats of Awlgrip 'Oyster White' and the second coat doesn't have grit in it; Jer says it's merely to 'seal' the first coat which does.
I'm using Interdeck because like the yellow-cream color; but I'll do what Mark suggests and keep the additive handy.
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