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

Ed · #7 03-31-2004, 11:40 AM

Muddywater-

Many non-skid patters can be purchased through GIBCo. You basically need to fair the area that needs to be repaired, roll on some gelcoat and fair again.Tape off the area. Next you mix up a batch of gelcoat and cabosil and spray PVA onthe GIBCO pattern and on the edges of the repair area where you dont want the gel to stick. Then you press on the GIBCO pattern and let it set.

After it cures, gently pull off the GIBCO mold and using a razor knife, exacto, whatever.....you need to carefully go around and clean up/cut off the excess.

This is probably one of the most difficult repairs out there. Sometimes it takes the pro's multiple tries..

I would practice on a scrap piece of fiberglass first until you are comfortable with the process.

Ed