Follow captain rob thompson fix this 1989 parker floor.
Roll on gel coat non skid.
This is completely subjective and dependent on the desired effect.
The non skid particles in totaltread have a low density so they remain suspended in the paint without floating to the top or sinking to the bottom like other non skid paints.
Mask off the non skid areas prep sand wipe clean with acetone and apply sb 112.
Be sure not to use foam rollers because they tend to leave the bubbles.
Once the sb 112 has cured minimum over night sand it wipe clean with acetone and apply the gelcoat following the process described below.
Today he gives some advice on how to add non skid to your gelcoat he experiments with a few different ways that non skid additives can be used with thickened gelcoat and even without adding any of the soft sand texture particles.
You watch the entire process so you can do it to.
Non skid is an additive that can be added to most paints and gel coats to provide a slip resistant surface.
I show you how to tape out sand and prep the surface mix and.
This non skid additive is available in two sizes and three different grades.
How much should you add.
A brushable gel coat that can be applied with a brush and does not need any other additives except mekp that is included with your brushable gelcoat.
I also take the liberty to change the color because white is to white out on the flats.
If you want to roll on a gelcoat be sure to use a 1 8 or 1 4 solvent resistant nap.
Fine medium and course.
Andy miller is continuing to use his time quarantined in his shop providing extra springtime launch tips for boaters who might also be putting this time to good use.
We add non skid to give the floor extra grip.
Mixing is easy and quick just use the supplied mixing sticks and stir thoroughly.
Ideal for boat decks docks apply tuff coat marine to fiberglass wood aluminum and steel for a long lasting attractive non skid surface.
