tube paint

tim2658 · 08 May 2009, 19:42

hi all im after some grey tube paint but not sure where to buy it and what one to use,the rib shop do one called topside which is from the US but they are out of stock on the grey,im am very desprite for some paint as shes all rubbed down and looks a right mess !!

m chappelow · 08 May 2009, 19:48

last i got was from polymarine at north wales .

JABS · 08 May 2009, 20:26

I undestand that the Rib Shop ceased selling Polymarine because they were not happy with the result!

Limey Linda · 08 May 2009, 20:53

Have used Tuff Coat with great success. Do not know if available in UK.

Rogue Wave · 08 May 2009, 20:57

Inflatable Boat Supplies (IBS) sell some decent grey hypalon paint. Online ordering but noit cheap.

The new Polymarine flexithane is rubbish.

tim2658 · 08 May 2009, 20:57

yeah i dont think you can get tuff coat here but ive heard its good,i see a boat today painted with topcoat and it was lovely,ive heard polymarine is a bit thin !!

MarkM · 11 May 2009, 18:02

My friend used this on his tubes and it's perfect:
http://farbenhaus-metzler.de/webshop...ummiPaint.html

Jo78 · 28 October 2012, 01:27

Hi
My tubes are ok but they need a refresh, because of the sun, i d like some tips and brands to paint my tubes.. Thanks

Limey Linda · 28 October 2012, 02:48

google Tuff Coat. Been good for me after 4years it is up for a repaint

Ribshop · 28 October 2012, 08:35

Hi Jo, we get great results with the Topside products and shipping to Lisboa is not a problem.
http://www.rib-shop.com/product.asp?...k=yes&P_ID=372

Jo78 · 28 October 2012, 19:20

Topside or Tuff Coat - help... topside is cheap but i want to do a good job on my tubes..

CJL · 28 October 2012, 21:07

Don't paint unless you really really need to!

mister p · 28 October 2012, 21:09

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Originally Posted by CJL

Don't paint unless you really really need to!

Yes, and in that vein, what's the best for removing tube paint?

CJL · 28 October 2012, 21:47

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Originally Posted by mister p

Yes, and in that vein, what's the best for removing tube paint?

New hypalon!

Chris

mister p · 28 October 2012, 21:57

By applying it on top of the old stuff?

CJL · 28 October 2012, 22:20

No - entirely new hypalon tubes!

Once you apply the paint you are pretty committed to keeping painting them every time it starts to wear.

Getting off would be a nightmare job!

Chris

mister p · 28 October 2012, 22:22

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Originally Posted by mister p

By applying it on top of the old stuff?

Not entirely serious so wish to let you off the hook

However I do admire your understanding in not telling me what an "ass" I was in asking such an inane question!!!!

Jo78 · 28 October 2012, 22:32

My tubes are old and have many black stripes... its orange but i want to paint black on top....
What you advise.... Brand, spray pait job, etc