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
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