What is KiwiGrip non-skid coating & how to apply it. 

Yes, KiwiGrip can be used in the embossed fiberglass. However, if there is any cracking or crazing you will want to repair that first as KiwiGrip is not a sealed paint. If there is gelcoat present on the fiberglass this will need to be sanded and dewaxed before KiwiGrip can be applied. If you are only looking to change the color of the embossed area I would add 10% water to the KiwiGrip base and roll it on with a standard 3/8" nap roller as opposed to the textured roller provided.

Sanding the peaks will be enough if you are after a medium to aggressive texture. You may need to apply a thicker coat to hide some of the pre-existing non-skid. However, if you want a fine or mild texture, you will need to sand down to the valleys to get a "smooth" surface. Or apply a thick layer of KiwiGrip to fill all the valleys. Then once it's dry, go back and apply another layer of KiwiGrip and use the roller to get the desired texture. This will, of course, use a lot more of the product.

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To prepare the old nonskid to accept KiwiGrip, scrub the surface thoroughly with a rotary green pad or wire brush, making sure that all the peaks and valleys are well dulled off. Then scrub with boat soap and water, allowing the surface to dry before masking and applying KiwiGrip. KiwiGrip will typically hide old non-skid that is less than 1.5 mm in height.

Because rubber is an oil-based product, and KiwiGrip is a water-based non-skid, adhesion might be an issue. We recommend first applying an oil-based primer that will adhere to rubber, and once fully cured, then apply the KiwiGrip. For further assistance, feel free to contact us at info@pyiinc.com

@@PYIinc Many thanks I will do that

What type of material is the roof? Fiberglass?

@@PYIinc it s Hanse 312 sail boat

@@cbiltris The diamond pattern will obviously show through. You could sand the fiberglass diamond pattern or apply the KiwiGrip very thick to cover the diamond pattern. Here's a diamond pattern with a normal layer of KiwiGrip applied onto it: instagram.com/p/BGlndRSMtR_/

I'm wondering that too. Any answers?

I do it and it works great.

You can apply KiwiGrip directly on to the epoxy primer.

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@Kayden Franklin definitely, I've been using Flixzone for since november myself :D

@Kayden Franklin definitely, been using Flixzone for years myself :)

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ok thanks that sounds good do you have a video on it and can a mug do a reasonable job of it thanks

also do you have a product to do the sealing with. thanks

ok thanks