Mawson has a double dark blue pin stripe along the shear line. These are two vinyl stripes and starting to get worn and nicked. The boot stripe is also a dark blue but painted on, this is looking really worn with successive scrubbing and polishing. So I'm needing to reinstate all these and wondering if I might do the boot stripe as vinyl too or just do them all in paint. What are your thoughts on the pro's and cons of going with vinyl or painting on stripes (GRP hull, still a gel coat finish). Also I got wondering about what he boot stripe is actually for if anyone knows?
Paint is best. With paint you can touch up when it gets that inevitable scratch or scrape. Just stick to stock colours. The boot stripe could be there to hide the scum marks I guess but I think it's mainly for appearance. I reckon it should be standard fit on classic looking yachts.
I was struggling to keep the growth off the red line. It was an utter pain as it replenished itself on a regular basis, quickly.
At the first antifoul a decision has been made and implemented and the result was total satisfaction. No more scrubbing!
Paint is best. With paint you can touch up when it gets that inevitable scratch or scrape. Just stick to stock colours. The boot stripe could be there to hide the scum marks I guess but I think it's mainly for appearance. I reckon it should be standard fit on classic looking yachts.
Good point Ramona, being able to do touch ups easily is a plus!
I was struggling to keep the growth off the red line. It was an utter pain as it replenished itself on a regular basis, quickly.
At the first antifoul a decision has been made and implemented and the result was total satisfaction. No more scrubbing!
I know what you mean, it always seems to be the highest growth area. so did you take the antifoul up to the top of where your red boot stripe was?
Get a caramel wheel to remove the vinyl, makes a horrible job easier!
ive got a blue line, same issue that sir G had, but I was thinking of trying a clear silicon coat, like the outer coat on prop speed.
cheers Richard
vinyl comes off pretty easily with a little bit of heat. use a gas torch if you don't have shore power. i've never used a caramel wheel but i assume that they make a mess.
planning a slip and anti-foul soonish, can someone tell me what type of paint to use on my black boot stripe please
planning a slip and anti-foul soonish, can someone tell me what type of paint to use on my black boot stripe please
Single pot paint of your choice. Stick with the stock colours.
planning a slip and anti-foul soonish, can someone tell me what type of paint to use on my black boot stripe please
Single pot paint of your choice. Stick with the stock colours.
enamel or water based
i have some Norlgass Weatherfast premium enamel stain in white, wonder if I can tint to black
enamel or water based
i have some Norlgass Weatherfast premium enamel stain in white, wonder if I can tint to black
Month or so ago I watched an old bloke with a Northshore 33 do his boot stripe in Blue Norglass oil based paint. I was impressed. On mine I have the white stripe in Aldi's metal enamel oil based paint. It is holding up well. $10 a litre.
Hey Shaggy,
I would say the grey was a good colour choice for longevity, but agree the Qld UV is fierce. The company I work for supplies the truck bodies for the Woolworth's home deliveries, and down south the green wrap looks fine after 5 years, but not so, the ones I spotted on the Gold Coast.
the clear wrap maybe worth making enquires about? If this would restore a lustre to your grey, and the grey wrap is still serviceable.
i would talk to one of the decent vehicle wrap companies.
cheers Richard
enamel or water based
i have some Norlgass Weatherfast premium enamel stain in white, wonder if I can tint to black
Month or so ago I watched an old bloke with a Northshore 33 do his boot stripe in Blue Norglass oil based paint. I was impressed. On mine I have the white stripe in Aldi's metal enamel oil based paint. It is holding up well. $10 a litre.
I also use the Norglass Blue oil based. Cleans up well, just touch up every couple of years, redone entirely this year after 6 years.
It also helps that I have a diver clean the water line each month.
enamel or water based
i have some Norlgass Weatherfast premium enamel stain in white, wonder if I can tint to black
Month or so ago I watched an old bloke with a Northshore 33 do his boot stripe in Blue Norglass oil based paint. I was impressed. On mine I have the white stripe in Aldi's metal enamel oil based paint. It is holding up well. $10 a litre.
I also use the Norglass Blue oil based. Cleans up well, just touch up every couple of years, redone entirely this year after 6 years.
It also helps that I have a diver clean the water line each month.
Thanks, so would that be the Norglass Premium Enamel Gloss product?
I did mine with International Toplac and it seems to last pretty well
Regards Don
Thanks Don, is your boat GRP? did you undercoat with their Pre-Kote primer product?
I did mine with International Toplac and it seems to last pretty well
Regards Don
Thanks Don, is your boat GRP? did you undercoat with their Pre-Kote primer product?
Hey Shaggy,
I would say the grey was a good colour choice for longevity, but agree the Qld UV is fierce. The company I work for supplies the truck bodies for the Woolworth's home deliveries, and down south the green wrap looks fine after 5 years, but not so, the ones I spotted on the Gold Coast.
the clear wrap maybe worth making enquires about? If this would restore a lustre to your grey, and the grey wrap is still serviceable.
i would talk to one of the decent vehicle wrap companies.
cheers Richard
Thanks Stockie,
We've a local sign writer/wrapper mob local to the club, I'm going to see them this morning and see what they think regards the clear wrap.
Cheers!
SB
I did mine with International Toplac and it seems to last pretty well
Regards Don
Thanks Don, is your boat GRP? did you undercoat with their Pre-Kote primer product?
Hi 2bish
She is GRP and I just painted over the original painted stripe without any preparation at all
Regards Don