07-31-2015, 12:48 PM
Those of you with older models (mine is an '88) know how difficult it is to clean the decks with the aggressive Tiara non-skid. Once the shine is off the gelcoat only a pressure washer will take off the dirt and grime.
I recently decided to Awlgrip my decks, just the non-skid parts, to make cleaning easier.
I purchased one quart of Awlgrip Oyster White, the hardener and the thinner. 2 to 1 paint to hardener and 25% thinner. About $200.
Then without masking I used a 3" roller and 2" brush to roll and tip the entire boats non-skid area, bow to stern.
The results are nothing short of spectacular. Although it is not as slip proof as before, I can clean the decks with just garden hose pressure.
The color match is near perfect and I did it in sections over a weeks time.
Being a rough surface to start with there was no worry about brush marks, laps etc.
I also did the round inspection covers.
Already mixed paint and brushes were stored in the freezer and kept for days.
Clean-up was with lacquer thinner.
I'm ready to start another project.
Capt. George
I recently decided to Awlgrip my decks, just the non-skid parts, to make cleaning easier.
I purchased one quart of Awlgrip Oyster White, the hardener and the thinner. 2 to 1 paint to hardener and 25% thinner. About $200.
Then without masking I used a 3" roller and 2" brush to roll and tip the entire boats non-skid area, bow to stern.
The results are nothing short of spectacular. Although it is not as slip proof as before, I can clean the decks with just garden hose pressure.
The color match is near perfect and I did it in sections over a weeks time.
Being a rough surface to start with there was no worry about brush marks, laps etc.
I also did the round inspection covers.
Already mixed paint and brushes were stored in the freezer and kept for days.
Clean-up was with lacquer thinner.
I'm ready to start another project.
Capt. George
