Universal colorants aren't all the same; this is the Ace colorant chart. This is for one gallon. For my boat specifically. No guarantees, money will not be cheerfully refunded.
B 19 C 40 E 3 On 31 May 2013 07:34, Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > Jim, > > Yes, please!! > > Joel > > > On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 10:23 AM, Jim Watts <paradigmat...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> >> > > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > > _______________________________________________ > 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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