Gordon J
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- Joined
- Jul 23, 2015
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- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Didi Mau
- Vessel Make
- Currently looking for next boat
I am nearing the end of our boat painting project and am thinking that instead of painting the decks, to lay down fake teak. There are a lot of competitors out there, but many seem rather pricey at $50 - $70/sq.ft.
Does anyone have any experience with plastic teak and can recommend a reasonably-priced solution?
BTW, several months ago I asked about the advisability of sealing cracks with Interprotect 2000e. Our boat was covered with thousands upon thousands of cracks. The painter I hired (and who I have worked along-side every day) decided to dilute 2000e by 50 percent and work it into the cracks with a roller. We ended up applying 5 costs everywhere and have sanded off about 3 of those coats until we got it glass-smooth. Not a single crack has been found. Whether this is the best way, or most cost effective way of taking care of badly crazed gel-coat I can't say, but it seems to have done the trick here.
thanks in advance...
Gordon
Does anyone have any experience with plastic teak and can recommend a reasonably-priced solution?
BTW, several months ago I asked about the advisability of sealing cracks with Interprotect 2000e. Our boat was covered with thousands upon thousands of cracks. The painter I hired (and who I have worked along-side every day) decided to dilute 2000e by 50 percent and work it into the cracks with a roller. We ended up applying 5 costs everywhere and have sanded off about 3 of those coats until we got it glass-smooth. Not a single crack has been found. Whether this is the best way, or most cost effective way of taking care of badly crazed gel-coat I can't say, but it seems to have done the trick here.
thanks in advance...
Gordon