cockpit floor

[SOUTHWINS]

has anyone painted there cockpit floor? what did you use? how was the color

 

[Bryan 2530]

http://www.classicparker.com/phpBB2/vie ... ht=cockpit

 

[got_em_on]

We painted the the cockpit and non-skidded the the deck in 2006 when we bought a 1991 Parker-you can see pics on this site in the for sale section-it is the 1991 2520 with 2004 optimax. ALso did the hardtop

Used Awl Grip paint and it really shines and is easy to maintain. First we did the non-skid on the deck-taped around hatches and along the outer perimeter to leave a smooth border. Than mix the non skid in with the paint and roll on deck. We also used a salt shaker with additional non-skid and one person would shake that on following the other guy rolling the paint. Let it dry than sweep off excess non skid. Remove tape borders.

Next you put a top coat on top of the non skid to seal it, depending on how much the non skid soaks up the paint you may need to do a second top coat. Now the devck is done

The sides are where this stuff really looks good once the deck is done tape off the perimeter on the deck. Use a 6/8 inch foam roller and roll this on and brush where you cannot reach. The sides are easy because the are not smooth so they go quick need only two coats.

I did nto worry about priming anywhere because the geloat is porous and gave the paint a great surface to stick to.

Follow the directions on the paint, make sure everything is very clean-Awl grip makes removers for this, you will need to add reducer(thinner) to paint as you go since it will evaporate out quickly.

Send me a PM if you need some help if you choose to use Awl-grip.

 

[speckmiester]

i used west marine non-skid off white, great product non skid in paint already, i used on dance floor and top rails and bow looks great

 

[DaleH]

i used west marine non-skid off white, great product non skid in paint already, i used on dance floor and top rails and bow looks great

I used to use that too, but it won't last and I can tell you firsthand it will look like crap when it starts to wear.

The job I did in the post reference above will last the life of the boat , even longer than when done with gelcoat.

 

[got_em_on]

Dales link gives great detail and like he indicated prep work is the key.

No finger print grease, hairs, foot prints(wear clean socks in the boat after prep work is done). Nobody sprays, cleans, polishes, sands anything near the boat.-ie neghbor sanding the bottom or polishing his boat.

Applying the paint in my case actually takes the least amount of time in the project.

One step processes will give you a short term result. There is no cheap or time saving way to do it and you have to pay very, very close attention to detail especially with Awl-grip(humidity, temperture, dew, etc).

The paint on our boat still looks wet and it is 4 years old. I have alot of experience with it -I was able to work with pros during a previous life.

Figure what you want to spend in time and dollars and that will help guide your decision.