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Hey guys ,
This isn`t exactly a Classic Resto but it can be applied to your old classic to solve floor coating options.
Been wrestling with a huge gig at Shilshole involving some deck coating.
SailBoat had Teak Glued on and after the owners wife took an ill-placed sliver,it all had to go.
With the prior prepping involving a hard grinder to the Gelcoat,the gouges and holes needed lots of fairing and filling.
The Kiwi Grip was picked because it hides flaws well and is easily touched up /re-coated and is water based.
Once dried it does not come off easily.......it does wash right off with a wet rag as it is applied ,but can be walked on within minutes.
The coarse roller sold with it needs to be used AFTER one -2 light coats so you don`t go crazy with spin-outs and slip-ups.
I put 2 more over the rough coat and it flattens out the over-agressive pattern.
Fishboats also use a similar product called "Airball" that is rolled over Burlap that is stapled in place right onto decks of workboats and Trawlers.
I think the Kiwi stuff is identical in all but price......
We also had it Custom Tinted at a local Sherwin Williams Paint store to darken it up ,with the goal to hide dirt after rainwater dries.
Tim M
This isn`t exactly a Classic Resto but it can be applied to your old classic to solve floor coating options.
Been wrestling with a huge gig at Shilshole involving some deck coating.
SailBoat had Teak Glued on and after the owners wife took an ill-placed sliver,it all had to go.
With the prior prepping involving a hard grinder to the Gelcoat,the gouges and holes needed lots of fairing and filling.
The Kiwi Grip was picked because it hides flaws well and is easily touched up /re-coated and is water based.
Once dried it does not come off easily.......it does wash right off with a wet rag as it is applied ,but can be walked on within minutes.
The coarse roller sold with it needs to be used AFTER one -2 light coats so you don`t go crazy with spin-outs and slip-ups.
I put 2 more over the rough coat and it flattens out the over-agressive pattern.
Fishboats also use a similar product called "Airball" that is rolled over Burlap that is stapled in place right onto decks of workboats and Trawlers.
I think the Kiwi stuff is identical in all but price......
We also had it Custom Tinted at a local Sherwin Williams Paint store to darken it up ,with the goal to hide dirt after rainwater dries.
Tim M
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