I used the colour-matching computer where I work and tinted up a batch of Kiwi Grip to match the gelcoat. I haven't applied it yet, but when I tried a bit on a hunk of boat I had lying around (from cutting out the opening for the opening port over the galley sink) it disappeared. Looks like a perfect match, but close is good enough; the KG will appear darker because of texture, which is what I wanted. I can post the colorant mix if anyone wants to tint to mid-80's deck colour.
On 31 May 2013 06:34, <cenel...@aol.com> wrote: > Had a yard do my almost all meydeck with Kiwi this spring--looks great and > the grip was enhanced forward of the mast for spinnaker work,eased somewhat > aft for sitting, by the rolling technique. > > Yard guys had not worked with it before but liked it--plus it will go over > whatever is there now without much if any surface preparation. I probably > could have done the job myself and would > certainly touch it up in the future should it need it. > It is pretty rough on bare knees now in the cockpit but I expect it to > smooth out somewhat with use. My guess is that it is easier to make Kiwi > aggressive than to make it less so--its all in the roller and the rolling > technique. > > So far, so good. > > Charlie Nelson > Water Phantom > C&C 36 XL/kcb > cenel...@aol.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Gary Nylander <gnylan...@atlanticbb.net> > To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Fri, May 31, 2013 9:18 am > Subject: Re: Stus-List non-skid paint > > Penniless had a mat on the cockpit sole when I bought her. It was sticky > but very hard on the knees when digging items out of the lazerettes or > doing any work - and a bit ugly. > > I took it out and there is still some evidence of it nearly 20 years > later. Just a light image. > > Two friends have applied KiwiGrip to their decks. A Cal 40 and a J-24. > Both are happy - the traction is based on how you apply it - it comes with > a funny looking grippy roller and if you work it hard you get some good > spikes - maybe a little too much grip. I can report on the grippyness of > the J-24 tomorrow, we sail it tonight. The Cal 40 is splashing today after > a 2+ year refit. > > So far, the Kiwi seems to be a good answer, despite what PS says about it > - and comparing it to a mat which will tear the skin off your kneecaps is a > bit of a stretch. > > Gary > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com> > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Sent:* Thursday, May 30, 2013 11:39 PM > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List non-skid paint > > I've heard good things about kiwi grip. Anybody try it? That > publication that some listers dislike with the initials PS gave kiwi grip > third place for traction. If I remember right the ratings were in degrees > of incline. Kiwi got 45. This was below two adhesive mat type products > that got 50+. I lean away from the mats because I fear how they will wear > and what will be left behind when they are gone. > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > > -- > When security matters. > http://www.secure-my-email.com > On May 30, 2013 9:26 PM, "Joel Aronson" <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I want to paint the cockpit sole with non-skid paint. The original >> fiberglass is fine at 15 degrees of heel, not so grippy at 25 degrees! >> I'd like the color to come as close to the original "almost white" as >> possible. Recommendations? Tips? >> >> Joel >> Sent from my iPad >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> > ------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo > Albumhttp://www.cncphotoalbum.comcnc-l...@cnc-list.com > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > -- Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC
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