Log in

View Full Version : spider cracks

steplift20
04-12-2008, 09:40 PM
my deck has got alot of spider cracks and was thinking if i paint it with a non skid marine paint would that hide/cover them
like durabak
macojoe
04-12-2008, 10:01 PM
It will the very very light ones, but will not cover thge others for long!! Been there done that.
What you need to do is use a dermel tool and V out all the cracks and fill, then you can gel coat or paint after.

There was someone here years ago that showed there boat all dremeled man what a lot of work!!!!!!

My V had a lot of them and I just made belive they weren't there.
phatdaddy
04-12-2008, 10:15 PM
as you get older, you will notice less of them
steplift20
04-13-2008, 07:35 AM
I had the deck repaired about 5 years ago,I had a soft spot in the center panel so the guy redid the whole deck but didnt do a good job.Now it looks like the spider cracks a everywhere, there not structual just cosmetic but if i cann paint over it with that durabak paint that would be great, for me to dremal every one and fill it it will take me along time and i dont have the skills to finish it correctly
i was hoping someone used that paint before me and it worked if so let me know thanks
macojoe
04-13-2008, 10:11 AM
I used that paint and it is great stuff!! But like I said if they are small hair lines they will cover, but if they are any more then hair lines they will come back.
bradford
04-13-2008, 06:40 PM
I call those character lines. Can't get them on new boats.
drj
04-14-2008, 08:10 PM
I havent done it yet but i am planning on doing the same thing. I ground the real bad spots and i was thinking this stuff might be good. http://www.ultratuff.net/marineprod.htm The second one on the list may be good for cracks because its flexible ? I don't know for sure. just an idea
I think a lot of times if you dont fix whatever causes the cracks they will come right back.
macojoe
04-14-2008, 08:22 PM
The cracks them self are not the problem, its the moister thy let in, that rots the deck over time.
macojoe
04-14-2008, 08:32 PM
The cracks them self are not the problem, its the moister thy let in, that rots the deck over time.
steplift20
04-16-2008, 04:13 PM
bradford i like that, character lines thats what my deck has alot of character you couldnt pay for them on a new boat you have to earn them