Subject: Re: [baidarka] Latex paints
From: MICHAEL SILVIUS (M.Silvius@worldnet.att.net)
Date: Tue Sep 07 2004 - 15:23:45 EDT
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From: "Paul Montgomery" <paul@paddleandoar.com>
> However, a kayak will have parts under the skin that may not get air
> and be able to breathe. I have seen some stains and oil based paints
> that look like they would be good for the job, but I would like to
> keep the frame a light color. No reason other than perceived
> aesthetics. If exterior latex will do the job, then great. Home Depot
> sells OOPs paint for $5 / gal.
Paul:
Personally I would hesitate to paint any SOF frame. Oil the frame w/ boiled
linseed oil. The real stuff not the phony Truevalue/Trustworthy stuff w/ the
heavy metals added. I don't even do that. The skin will be long gone by the
time the frame goes anyhow. I only brush on a couple of coats of radiator
coolant (glycol) the green stuff not the pink PC stuff. The real stuff has
anti-fungal qualities that are desirable inside the boat where the frame is
in contact w/ the skin. Especially if you plan on using a cotton/canvas
skin. After the kayak is finished slosh it a couple of times a yr w/ the
stuff and it will help keep the biological growth down.
michael
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