I put Durabak in my boat...here's a few pics:

[ShawnQ]

For those who care...laid down the Durabak tonight, VERY simple to do! Just make sure you take the shine off of the glass/gel coat, clean it really well with Xylene, and make sure the area is WELLLL ventilated.<br /><br />Here's pics of it 90% done. 2 coats of dark blue, 3 coats of light grey. This is a 19ft boat, and I used 1gal of blue, and 1gal of light grey.<br /><br />

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<br /><br />The Streaks you see are just glares/reflections off of the console. The bottom is darker then it is in the pics...the flash just makes it look really white!<br /><br />I will put the rub rail, gas tank, cleats, stern light, swivel chair base, ice chests and grab rails on tomorrow...then it will be 100%<br /><br />I am 100% satisfied so far! We'll see how it holds up!<br /><br />Shawn

 

[KeltonKrew]

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Looking good. I will be putting down my Ultra-tuff on Sunday. The Durabek looks good too.<br /><br />good job!

 

[gewf631]

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Lookin' really good!<br /><br />

The bottom is darker then it is in the pics...the flash just makes it look really white!

I just hope it's not too dark - I'd hate to touch a dark surface after it's been out in the sun all day (carpet is one thing, but a rubberized coating!)<br /><br />Keep-up the pics, and congrats on such a good looking project.

 

[thehermit]

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Shawn...looking good! Seems like 1 gallon covered more than you thought?! I have the light grey and will be putting down next month.<br />thehermit

 

[JasonJ]

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Looks good.

 

[DJ]

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Outstanding! Looks great!

 

[JoeW]

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The boat looks great! But, what is this Durabak stuff exactly?

 

[LubeDude]

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Looks great, did ya get a good high!!

 

[heatherjoy]

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Looks great, is the surface rough on skin? Could a woman be comfortable moving around the cockpit or would brushing against the console for instance result in a painful scrap? Thanks!!

 

[refractory148]

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looks great. keep us posted on how it holds up. I might like to use that stuff myself.

 

[ShawnQ]

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Took it on the lake this weekend. Lots of bad weather, so we had muddy feet w/granite pebbles in our shoes. Slid the ice chests around a lot, anchors, etc. Dont see a scratch in it AT all.<br /><br />As for the roughness on skin: It isn't soft, but you can walk barefoot on it without a problem. If you do scrape really hard, it may hurt a little bit, but it wont draw blood or anything.<br /><br />Very slip resistant though! I'm headed to the coast now...I'll post 100% complete pics of it when I get back, hopefully with a stringer of fish. We didn't fare too well at the lake...<br /><br />Take care!<br />Shawn

 

[KeltonKrew]

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Here are some pics of the Ultratuff.....I haven't been as fortunate as Shawn due to I haven't taken it out on the water yet for the most important test.<br /><br />

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<br />Shawn....your's looks good!

 

[ShawnQ]

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Looks great Kelton!<br /><br />You sprayed it, right?<br /><br />I would've sprayed it, but I ran out of time and needed the boat for this weekend...<br /><br />We caught a MESS of trout at the coast...pics later.<br /><br />I also will post a 100% complete pic to show how it looks put together.<br /><br />I slid anchors, ice chests, chains, etc. all across it this weekend, and it looks great!<br /><br />Shawn

 

[KeltonKrew]

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I sprayed it with a texture gun hopper $39 at Home Cheapo....I had one already though

 

[willbarrow81]

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Hi looks great I was looking to put it inside my alumn. boat, but where do I get it and how much does it cost? Thanks, Will

 

[ShawnQ]

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http://www.nonslipcoating.com <br /><br />Email or call them, and they will send you samples of any color(s) you want.<br />The price varies by color. If you are interested in a dark blue, i have a whole gallon left over that I could sell you. I'm not sure if they will take it back or not, I haven't asked.<br /><br />They will also go into detail about how to apply it to aluminum.<br /><br />Shawn

 

[snapperbait]

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Awesome jobs you guys are doing... Mucho kudos too both Shawn and Kelton..

 

[willbarrow81]

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well I looked at your link and it said 100. a gallon? Im still on the cheap! But I do love the color! (If only a few shades lighter!!) How much were you asking? I believe it would be enough to do the inside. Thanks Will, GO HEELS!!!

 

[Johnshan1]

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Durabak, well I ordered over 2 weeks ago. <br /><br />I never got any emails or phone calls. They took the money out of my bank account the day after I ordered.<br /><br />I emailed three times over the course of a week.<br /><br />I called twice, then finally got a real person who told me "yeah uhmmm we are running a little slow..." you should get your product in 5-7 days, it shipped today.<br /><br />Thats over 2 weeks after taking my money,<br /><br />this better be a good product, they have some real issues none the less

 

[18rabbit]

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Shawn, KK - both you guys did a nice finish in your boats!!! We are going with white Durabak on the walkaround part and blue on the cabin tops. Will use rollers to apply.<br /><br />JohnS1 - I emailed and quickly received the product samples. Durabak seems like really good stuff. 3-weeks seems slow...but let us know how it works for you.