Skid-No-More

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dscribner

dscribner

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Nov 9, 2008
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Pearson-O'Day 290 Portland Maine
I'm looking into non-skid paint and I'm considering Skid-No-More as a low cost alternative to KiwiGrip. I like the idea of a thicker paint with rubber aggregate as opposed to a thinner paint with nutshells or sand additives. My boat is not a jewel to anyone but me. She's a fine vessel in decent repair but she's nearly 40 years old so dropping $300 on non-skid simply means the project will never get done. That said, has anybody used Skid-No-More?
 
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kair58

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Nov 26, 2012
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Beneteau Oceanis 373 Houston
Do Not Use Skid-No-More. I did, to save $$, and was really sorry that I used it. I had to break down and buy the West Marine High Gloss Non-Skid, added $$, to paint on top of the SnM. If you are going to paint your topside, I would recommend using the West Marine Non Skid or some other paint.

Steve
 
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dscribner

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Nov 9, 2008
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Pearson-O'Day 290 Portland Maine
kair58 said:
Photo of top side after using West marine Non Skid Paint.
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One of my concerns is that my nonskid areas have a waffle pattern to them. I was hoping I could sort of hid those, more or less.

How did the Skid-no-more fail?
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
I would suggest that you purchase a quart of Kiwi Grip and just do your cockpit. You will be able to determine rmine the coverage and how it is going to cover what you have.

If you follow directions it is a great product. You can also easily touch up Kiwi Grip too.

I am guessing that 2 qts would probably do your boat (maybe 3). If the difference is about $22/qt difference for Kiwi Grip ($66 more expensive) maybe you should just use house paint and sand.
 
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dscribner

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Nov 9, 2008
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Pearson-O'Day 290 Portland Maine
Steve,

If it's 2 or three quarts . . . I'm in. If it's 2 gallons . . .not so much. I like, really like, Kiwigrip. I can get a gallon for $145 at jamestown right now. If I could be sure that would do it, I'd be on it. Maybe I'll grow a spine.
 
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kair58

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Nov 26, 2012
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Beneteau Oceanis 373 Houston
The only thing good about SnM, is that it is water soluble which makes it for easier cleanup. I followed the directions and the rubber material/particles did not stick to the paint base. So they kinda separated when you start painting and you get the particles everywhere on deck.

Take Steve Dion advise and try kiwi, but i would instead apply a small test area on a spent plywood first. Same with SnM and you will see what I am talking about.
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
kair58 said:
The only thing good about SnM, is that it is water soluble which makes it for easier cleanup. I followed the directions and the rubber material/particles did not stick to the paint base. So they kinda separated when you start painting and you get the particles everywhere on deck.

Take Steve Dion advise and try kiwi, but i would instead apply a small test area on a spent plywood first. Same with SnM and you will see what I am talking about.
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My suggestion to doing the cockpit has to do with covering the waffle.
 
finding41

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Nov 23, 2011
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MacGregor 26D London Ontario Canada
I work on mostly old homes in my community. These all have old wood porches and stairs that require painting. And you can guess that painted wood and snow/water can create a big problem.....
When we have to paint these we always use an anti slip product. This product is designed to work while in paint. (Not on top.) You apply the paint and shake this on like salt on food then apply a second coat of paint or back roll. But if you are doing your topside I would apply the paint, apply the anti slip, and then tip the paint with a brush.
I don't have the work van here so I can't go out and look at the name on the shaker but the product is available at paint stores. (It's the one in the shaker.)
Here is the thing; This amazing product is simply clean un-crushed Silica sand! Yes that deadly silicosis of the lungs stuff! (Wear your dust mask.)
Note: The use of regular old beach sand won't work in northern climates! The regular old sand has tiny cracks in it that holds moisture. We all know what happens when water freezes when it's contained in something.... same thing with the sand. (Very bad.)
The clean silica sand has a structure or shape like sugar. (A small square.) It's very strong and doesn't have voids that will hold moisture.

EDIT; Just a note as to products that you put right in the paint can.... Keep mixing and mixing.... and mixing! My experience is... well it goes right to the bottom of the can. Check any DIY'er floor job.... Not much anti slip ware they started and lots ware they finished! Hmm
 
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