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Sunshine Daydream
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Initially Posted - 12/01/2003 :  18:14:12  Show Profile
Does anybody have any suggestions for paint on the non-skid surfaces? I figured that while I had all the hardware off the deck to re-seal / upgrade, I would put a new coat on the non-skid surfaces. The paint that Catalina put on there seems great but I would like to spiff things up a little after 23 years. I wonder what it is?

W. Marine sells a non-skid paint that seems like it would work but I hesitate to buy it without hearing from someone who has used it.
Scott & Kelly Larson
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'80 C25 SR / SK
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CB
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Response Posted - 12/01/2003 :  18:20:16  Show Profile
Check out Interdeck by Interlux.
I haven't used it yet but have heard good things from several users.
Chris
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Sunshine Daydream
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Response Posted - 12/01/2003 :  18:49:31  Show Profile
I checked out Interdeck on the Interlux website. It looks like just what I was looking for.
Thanks Chris
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GeorgeB
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Response Posted - 12/02/2003 :  13:38:00  Show Profile
Hey Guys,
I just did this a few weeks ago. I looked at Interdecks and rejected it. It is a nice convenient product, but my research led me to believe it is suject to flaking and scrathing. I have used one part Interlux paints in the past and been disappointed with their wear in high traffic areas. I went a slightly more expensive route which is Interthane plusmixed with a polyolefin Non skid additive. The interlux 2 parts were easy to apply with a closed cell foam roller. one quart provided all that I needed to do the job on all of the non skid areas of the deck and cockpit.

Another advantage was the wider color selection avaiable. There are only three choices of interdecks
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CatalinaGuy
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Response Posted - 12/02/2003 :  14:17:53  Show Profile
I used Interlux Interdeck on my non-skid and am very pleased with it. I have tried mixing my own non-skid using the Interlux polymeric non-skid additive, and it's nowhere near as skid proof as the Interdeck. The Interdeck seems pretty resistant to wear and scratching as well.
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OJ
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Response Posted - 12/02/2003 :  14:25:39  Show Profile
I always advise people <font color="red">not</font id="red"> to apply paint over gelcoat - especially if there's nothing wrong with it.

Gelcoat is much more durable than paint. Paint scratches too easily - you'll be chasing those scratches the rest of the time you own the boat.

Use a ScothBrite pad and some Scrub Free w/bleach and the deck and cabin top will look like new.

Good luck.
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 12/02/2003 :  14:47:28  Show Profile
There is also an 'overlay' non-skid deck covering available that's made of vinyl (or similar material). Lays down and is held in place with adhesive. Here's a link.

http://sailnet.com/store/item.cfm?pid=22679

Haven't seen it in person but Practical sailor seems to like it.
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 12/03/2003 :  10:18:02  Show Profile
Hi Scott,

The "paint" that Catalina originally used was the actual gelcoat surface. That "painted" nonskid is actually part of the boat's outer skin. Same is true for waterlines and cove stripes.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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CatalinaGuy
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Response Posted - 12/03/2003 :  15:04:24  Show Profile
Bill makes a good point. Stay with Gelcoat if possible - I had to repair and paint mine because it was worn through and small holes were appearing in a few places. If you don't have this problem, then just give it a good clean with soft scrub.
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Sunshine Daydream
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Response Posted - 12/03/2003 :  19:55:29  Show Profile
Thanks for all the feedback. After pondering for several seconds, I have decided to do nothing to the non-skid surface on Sunshine Daydream.
K.I.S.S. (very simple).

Adios
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