Brown bootstripe paint
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- Jerry Hammernik
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Brown bootstripe paint
It's about time to redo the bootstripe on my CD28. The present color is a chocolate brown. (My sail covers are Sunbrella True Brown). I'm looking to stay with brown but not finding brown paint. I think I used Interlux Brightside last time although I'm not sure. Any leads?
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
This is the color mentioned in the manual:
Our 27 had the Guinness tan, I thought that I had seen several with a sky blue non-skid, those might have been painted. The owners manual does list the color of the boot top:
The boot top paint is INTERLUX DADO BROWN #246. It seems as though that would not go well with sky blue.![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
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Our 27 had the Guinness tan, I thought that I had seen several with a sky blue non-skid, those might have been painted. The owners manual does list the color of the boot top:
The boot top paint is INTERLUX DADO BROWN #246. It seems as though that would not go well with sky blue.
![Confused :?](./images/smilies/icon_confused.gif)
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Tim
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Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Nonsuch 26 Ultra,
Previously, Sláinte a CD27
Re: Brown bootstripe paint
The Awl Grip color is sable brown. I had mine sprayed a few years ago.
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- Jerry Hammernik
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
The Awl grip looks more red than I'd like. On my computer it looks closer to Burgundy.
Alexseal has a sable brown that looks closer but they stress it can bubble if wet for even a few days. Not sure how that would hold up in a boot stripe.
Alexseal has a sable brown that looks closer but they stress it can bubble if wet for even a few days. Not sure how that would hold up in a boot stripe.
Jerry Hammernik
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
Jerry, I used Rust-oleum Leather Brown on both my 28 and 25D. I thought it worked well for Lake Michigan water. I recall applying two coats when I redid the boot stripe. My criteria was the "10 foot rule"....looked pretty good from 10 feet away. Here is a link: https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catal ... er%20Brown
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
Doug,
Interesting idea. Lot better price than marine paint. Last time I did it, it was a thing of beauty. You could have shaved in the reflection. I put it in the water and it looked just like everyone else's. LOL
10 ft rule is probably ok.
Thanks,
Jerry
Interesting idea. Lot better price than marine paint. Last time I did it, it was a thing of beauty. You could have shaved in the reflection. I put it in the water and it looked just like everyone else's. LOL
10 ft rule is probably ok.
Thanks,
Jerry
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
It must be your device. Not a hint of red in the sable brown.Jerry Hammernik wrote:The Awl grip looks more red than I'd like. On my computer it looks closer to Burgundy.
Alexseal has a sable brown that looks closer but they stress it can bubble if wet for even a few days. Not sure how that would hold up in a boot stripe.
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
Jim,
The photo of your boat's stripe looks brown. Must be the website with the sample on it. How has it held up? Any bubbles from water contact?
The photo of your boat's stripe looks brown. Must be the website with the sample on it. How has it held up? Any bubbles from water contact?
Jerry Hammernik
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
No bubbles. I just checked and I had it done in 2017.Jerry Hammernik wrote:Jim,
The photo of your boat's stripe looks brown. Must be the website with the sample on it. How has it held up? Any bubbles from water contact?
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
Mine is dado brown (Epifanes #11.
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
Jerry,
A while back, someone posted the fact that brown paints are hard to find anymore. He mixed black and red for his bottom paint and was quite pleased. I did the same for my boat and took it a bit further for the bootstripe. I used Interlux Brightside and mixed quarts of red and black. I suppose the downside is you'll have plenty of paint left over, but then again, you won't have to buy any for a long time. I'm pleased with the outcome but it seems like other browns I have used, after one season, it's back to losing the gloss and rather dull.
Good luck!
Guy
A while back, someone posted the fact that brown paints are hard to find anymore. He mixed black and red for his bottom paint and was quite pleased. I did the same for my boat and took it a bit further for the bootstripe. I used Interlux Brightside and mixed quarts of red and black. I suppose the downside is you'll have plenty of paint left over, but then again, you won't have to buy any for a long time. I'm pleased with the outcome but it seems like other browns I have used, after one season, it's back to losing the gloss and rather dull.
Good luck!
Guy
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Re: Brown bootstripe paint
Ditto - I used the same paint (different color) and its held up great for 7 years. There is a scuff from the lift strap back when it had just been painted, but no obvious problems from water (also using the 10' rule)Doug Hill wrote:Jerry, I used Rust-oleum...
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