A way to fix non-skid on the newer boats?

muddywater · #1 03-30-2004, 06:02 PM

From the posts I have read, it sounds like most people are using paint-on non-skid or spray in liners. Does anyone know if there is a way to spot repair the diamond pattern non-skid surface on the newer boats in places where holes had been drilled previously? Also, if you did gel coat over it, is it even possible to polish it?

Thanks
-Muddy

muddywater · #2 03-30-2004, 07:06 PM

No taker's huh? How about glue-on synthetic non-skid like Treadmaster. Has anyone tried anything like that?

Scott · #3 03-31-2004, 12:03 AM

Muddy....Not really sure about this BUT I think they sell a rubber mat that allows you to "stamp" the nonskid pattern in resin/gelcoat that will mimic your original nonskid pattern.

I think Brian Miller (GW204) might have some info on this as I think he did this to his Grady to fix a similar problem

Sorry ... thats all I have for ya

strick · #4 03-31-2004, 12:41 AM

http://www.fiberglass.com/trade/aa021345.html

strick

gw204 · #5 03-31-2004, 09:18 AM

Strick beat me to it..... [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I was contemplating on using it but passed. Not for fear that it wouldn't work, but the repairs I have to make will be hidden by a cooler and don't need to be perfect. I'll buy a small triangular file for $5 and use the $20 I would have spent on the flex-mold for beer..... [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Here's more info though:

https://www.minicraft.com/retail/gibco/gibcomain.htm

muddywater · #6 03-31-2004, 10:09 AM

Thanks guys, that is exactly what I was trying to find. It looks like it will be relatively easy for a spot repair