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Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :

I think i've seen this asked before...
inflatable - 10'-7" made by Novirana...in Florida.
It's kept inflated and runs with small outboard, goes on a bigger boat.

The material is HYPOLON.
I've got Ronan waterbased vinyl paint and some DEKA, has anybody used these? results?

Thanks, John

Posted by mike meyer (Member # 542) on :

Big top Johnnie..I have used Ronan Aqua coat and Deka on an inflatable raft for a fire dept...good results.

Where is One Shot's Water base???????

I thought so.

Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :

Greato Mike!
I'm gonna use both paints, one on each side! [Eek!]

...It's still in R&R, calling it Green-Shot!

BTJ

Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :

Magic One water based lettering enamel sold by Canadian Signcrafters is the best replacement for the old DEKA, flows better and covers better also (not the red), it would be a good bet as I used it on vynil seats and banners without problems.

I just painted white wall on my car tires with 4 different kind of paint and the most resistant was Magic One.

But on a boat I would probably go with vynil screen printing ink with lacquer thinner.

Just let us know!

Posted by Gene Golden (Member # 3934) on :

John,
Chromatic has had a product called TiCote which is used as a barrier coat to stop plasticizer migration.
I found some here: http://www.productsignsupplies.com/pdf/Final%20Catalog%206-6-05.pdf

TI-COTE CLEAR PRIMER/BARRIER COAT (433)
TI-COTE CLEAR PRIMER BARRIER COAT is a high-performance, water-based, clear primer/barrier coating developed for
use on vinyl substrates, such as flexible faces, awnings, banners and self-adhesive vinyls, to allow the use of enamel
topcoats and lettering enamels.

Posted by Bill Modzel (Member # 22) on :

I cut vinyl stencils for a local Zodaic dealer and he sprays them with automotive paint for restoring vinyl car tops. I don't know if it's available in non-spray cans though.

Posted by Gary Patrick (Member # 1424) on :

Sure it is
Mar Hyde
also may want to try SEM paints for flexible rubber.

Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :

If you're not riding in it, try a Dibond panel with self tapping screws.

Posted by John Lennig (Member # 2455) on :

David, I talked him into runing thru my MultiBam! router... am now pricing New inflatables! [Bash]

thanks, everybody, for the tips. I wrote them down, in case i can pick up some of these products later. I lettered it with Ronan Auqacoat and DEKA..even mixed them for a colour!

John

Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :

John, you could also try MDO and a nail gun. Since MDO floats, you can charge more for the safety factor alone!

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