Kiwigrip - application pictures

[shine]

Helped a customer put some Kiwigrip down on the boat he built. Came out super sharp The guy built it, all, himself, one man ..... he is not even a boat builder by trade.

Also took some video to make a new tutorial

[DonV]

I've used the Kiwigrip and found if you do it inside out of the sun and use two people, one to apply and one to roll it works much better. Can't let it sit too long or do it in the hot sun. Take the tape off quickly and you will get great results like you did!!

[CHANCE1234]

Shine, I'm going to be using kiwigrip to do the deck and top cap of my 1973 Seacraft SF in the spring. Seeing as how it's a thicker product, how much do you think it would take to do what I mentioned? Also, my current non skid is interdeck in a color very similar to kiwigrips beige color. If I were to use kiwigrip in grey do you think that would cover the old color good? Also, what is th price for a quart and gallon? You can pm me if you want. Thank you.

[Islandtrader]

IF you want a smaller orange peel look can you get it?

[DonV]

Good question Terry. When I used it they only provided one size of roller, which seemed like it made it a bit too rough. I would like a smaller "weave" in the roller to make it not so rough. The good thing is you can take some 220 grit sandpaper and knock down the sharp tops after it hardens.

[CHANCE1234]

I thought the aggressiveness of it was determined by how much pressure was applied to the roller.

[77SceptreOB]

I agree, that is some pretty rough non-skid. You will never slip, but I dread the fall and the associated road rash if you did. I'd opt for a slightly less aggressive texture.

I'd think sanding it down would ruin the paint/color?

What kind of boat is that? Not a SeaCraft, unless he has done VERY extensive modifications...

[erebus]

I used kiwigrip on my 18SF when I redid her a few years ago.
Full deck, and top cap on an 18 used half a gallon, one coat. Maybe slightly less.
I bought white and had it tinted to a custom beige at my local hardware store.
You can have it tinted to whatever color you like.

My texture came out pretty smooth actually, I would not call it "too agressive" at all. It all depends on how you use the roller. Dont keep rolling it while its tacking up. Thats how you get the tall stiff peaks.

Still have the leftover half gallon. Might reroll her this spring, if I'm feeling up to it (probably not ;-)).

[erebus]

Previous pics, kind of blurry, hard to see the texture.
Heres an equally bad pic that shows the texture better? Maybe?

Why do I only have shitty pics...?

[shine]

It all depends on how you use the roller. Dont keep rolling it while its tacking up. Thats how you get the tall stiff peaks.

exactly! Yours came out very nice BTW

You can change the texture by adding more/less material. The more you put down, the mor agressice teh roller cover will make it. Also, you can go back over it with "cigar" style roller to reduce the texture as well. Its important to have the same amount of material everywhere, thats why the notched spreader is so important