Non slip paint

willy · #1 03-27-2009, 07:57 PM

What has been the general consensus on do it yourself non slip for the floor of the V's. And you guys that have done it have you been happy with your chosen product.
Considering doing mine this week.

macojoe · #2 03-27-2009, 08:07 PM

Duraback, I was happy with the out come and it lasted well for a couple of seasons till i sold the boat.
There are a few that have used it here, Skools did the 21 project boat with it.
If I have to do the OX anytime soon I will use it again.

http://www.nonslipcoating.com/

Skools Out · #3 03-27-2009, 08:08 PM

i really liked the paint i used on all mine so far. i used Commerical Paint from Lowes, it was $18 a gallon then i added non skid to it. I had it mixed gray for all mine. It is gas and oil resistant. I'll get the labe tomorrow if i can still read it. i used it in that 18 ft Manatee the 21 ft Continental, the 19 ft Chapprel, easy to touch up if needed and held up super well.

willy · #4 03-27-2009, 08:58 PM

got a lowes near me Skools, let me know and what did you use, or add to it to make it non skid?
Did you roll it on?
Did you sand to prep the gel coat?
Mine is there but it seems to not have much stain resistance or non skid left to it even though it is smooth and even with no cracks.

willy · #5 03-27-2009, 08:58 PM

And MJ where did you get the Duraback and is it expensive?

Skools Out · #6 03-28-2009, 09:31 AM

they sell non skid additive at lowes in the paint section. or buy it from a boat place for much more. i just cleaned the floor really well then lightly sanded it with heavy grit sand paper then rinsed let dry then rolled the floor out with foam roller.

willy · #7 03-28-2009, 09:41 AM

sounds like a plan Todd, do you remember what they called the paint?

Skools Out · #8 03-28-2009, 10:41 AM

i looked online but didn't see it when i get to the shop today i'll look at the cans and let you know.

willy · #9 03-28-2009, 12:28 PM

nice talking with you Todd, I checked with all the Lowes up here, none are carrying it and cannot get it, I believe its because of the regulations from the Peoples republic of NJ

spareparts · #10 03-28-2009, 03:38 PM

i used Durabac on the Mckee, it turned out well( I just need to finish the rest of the boat). On a flat surface it was great, but with all the ins and outs, it used up a lot more than I expected(ended up using 1 1/2 gals to do the Mckee). A couple of hints about dealing with the durabak people. Fist of all, don't waste your money on the slick durabak, it looks like crap when your done, and you can't sand the stuff off to redo it after it cures. Secondly, do not accept any paint color that is not on their standard paint chart, if its not listed on the chart from the web site, don't order it. DO not accept any paint that comes with a can of black and an instruction sheet to tint the paint to the correct color, it will no turn out like they tell you. Order more than you think you will need, teh shipping to order more later would have paid for the extra. When you order the paint and they offer to throw in some rollers, get at least 4, they charge you for them when you order small quantities later. Don't waste your time trying to use a regular paint roller, it won't work. When you call customer service, don't waste your time with the distributor in NJ, go ahead and call the Denver Co number. If you talk to the guy in NJ with teh middle Eastern accent, hang up and call back later, his idea of a color is differnt than the rest of the world( he's probably color blind). I'm happy with the non skid paint and the main distributor in Denver. The guys in NJ substituted a bad color mix and threw in some black for me to tint it to my liking(it turned the paint grey, not darker blue, only used it on the first coat, took three coats to cover it up, thats why I had to order more)). When I called to order some more later in the summer, they told me it was a custom mix and they couldn't guarantee the color to match, then the kept refering to the wormg color on teh web page. I told the guy, I want light blue, like the color of the Tarheels uniforms( see Randlemans motorcycle pic for reference). The guy still kept trying to sell me an ice blue(allmost white). Oh, and that thinner they tell you to use will cause a chemical burn on where ever it gets on your skin, feels like a zippo light that has been over filled