That would be colloidal silica, not silicone. You don't want silicone anywhere near this project.
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 27 February 2015 at 04:43, Dennis C. via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > I've redone rolled nonskid a few times. It's not difficult. > > Tape the area with two layers of masking tape. Use a razor knife to > create nice raduised corners. > > Just activate the gelcoat and mix in some colloidal silicone. Pour some > in the area and spread it with a roller. It's important to use a roller > that's epoxy/resin proof otherwise you'll end up with bits of the roller > nap in the nonskid. > > Practice first to get the thickness of the mix right. Too thin, it won't > stand up. Too thick it will be too aggressive. That is, the nonskid will > have like peaks that will tear up your skin. You can always sand them down > but it will look better if you get the mix right. > > The other important trick is to roll in one direction at the end. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 6:48 PM, Paul Hood via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I was wondering if anyone has ever ventured to do the following project >> that I’m working through. I bought my boat from the original owner 2 years >> ago and am in the middle of redoing my non-slip. >> >> >> >> I have removed all deck hardware with the exception of the toe rail, >> sanded down the existing non-slip so that all is smooth and am preparing to >> spray gelcoat over the entire deck. Once sprayed smooth, I will tape off >> areas for pattern and spread a layer of gelcoat followed immediately by the >> pressing of the Gibco flex mould to create the non-slip. >> >> >> >> www.gibcoflexmold.com >> >> >> >> I know this is different than the original roll-on finish, but I think >> the Gibco wears better, is easier to clean, is easier on bear skin, and >> looks much better to boot. My hope is that the grip is better than rolled >> as it is more consistent throughout. There are dozens of patterns and >> since I’m not matching, I’m getting the one claiming to have the best >> grip. It will be definitely better than current as the surface is chalked >> throughout and worn in many areas. In addition, there was a deck repair >> some years back and the color is visibly different and the surface below >> the non-slip repair is thin and almost see through. >> >> >> >> I’m waiting for this months -20c temperatures to move out before I start >> heating and spraying surface. Canadian winters…. >> >> >> >> Has anyone ever tackled such a project and if so, do you have any hints. >> I’m sure there are lots of opinions here and I know I’m about to open the >> can of worms on many levels but I’d like to hear what you think. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Paul Hood >> >> 1982 C&C34 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> [email protected] >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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