Babylon
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I need to re-do the cove-line, which has now faded and rubbed-off gold paint. Is there any special paint I should use, or would ordinary enamel or similar do the job?
Thanks
Thanks
Cove line - what gold paint?
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sailorman
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How about s/a tape
scottie
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Gold leaf correct but expensive
Babylon
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How does one apply the gold leaf, and what goes over it to stop it falling off?
sailorman
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Rigger
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http://www.gaelforcemarine.co.uk/37977/PSP-Coveline-Tape.html
I tried enamel paint but got no adherence at all. This stuff does the business no probs!
I tried enamel paint but got no adherence at all. This stuff does the business no probs!
chinita
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+1 worked for me.
Painting will drive you to distraction and look carp - and I am a classic boat anorak!
Babylon
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Oh God, what a nightmare!
Mmm... problem is the cove is actually a real cove - ie a section of semi-circle recessed into the topsides - so unlike a flat decorative cove-line I cannot see how to apply tape without making an irregular cockup of it all.
My plan is to mask the area to be painted, then apply a suitable topside paint over a suitable primer. Looking at Epifanes One-Pot yacht enamel:
http://www.boatpaint.co.uk/acatalog/Boatpaint_co_uk_Shop_Epifanes_Yacht_Enamel__one_pot__19.html
sailorman
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tape is quite normal to use tape
chinita
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Most cove lines are grooves (on proper boats). The tape fits perfectly.
However, you seem intent on going along the paint route so, good luck.
Do remember to advise us of the outcome.
Iliade
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I once watched a signwriter apply gold leaf to the cove lines and filigree on an old classic. The results were absolutely stunning! If you can possibly bring yourself to do it the hard way...
Alternatively, tape looks like tape.
Alternatively, tape looks like tape.
chinita
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Mine doesn't.
Bronze cove tape, on a 50 year old teak hull, varnished once applied. Looks more like paint than paint.
Wooden Boat Fittings
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This is gold leaf, properly applied --
This is die-cut vinyl --
They both look nice, but I know which I prefer. Whichever you use it's okay to varnish over them, and in fact you want to varnish over gold leaf anyway to give it some protection from scratches.
Mike
This is die-cut vinyl --
They both look nice, but I know which I prefer. Whichever you use it's okay to varnish over them, and in fact you want to varnish over gold leaf anyway to give it some protection from scratches.
Mike
captainboo
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I have just applied a chrome/silver tape bought off ebay to my cove line which is a quite deep semi-circle about 8.5m long on each side. It was very easy to apply with no wrinkling etc. Just get a second person to hold the roll at the same height as the cove line whilst you peel about 20-30cm of the backing tape off. Align the top edge of the tape with the top edge of the cove line (or lower if the tape is not quite the same width as the cove line curve if it was flattened out)(the tape will appear wider than the cove line as it needs to follow the curve when pressed in). Stick the top edge down over the 20-30cm and then press the tape in from top to bottom over the 20-30cm length. Once the first section is in the rest tends to naturally follow the curve so just repeat until all done. My cove line has rounded ends so if it does it may require the tap to be cut to fit neatly.
bedouin
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Tape is the way to go, just make sure you get the right width
I did mine with tape several years ago and it still looks good.I am told it is even easier if you wet the surface before applying the tape as that allows you to reposition the tape easily - then squeeze out the water - but I haven't tried that myself.
rob2
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My own coveline is white (on a light blue area) which I painted with acrylic car paint - very easy and so far so good after a few years. Discussing this on our owners' forum, one member wanting a gold coveline used Hammerite and I must admit it looks good in the photos, again after a few years.
Rob.
Rob.
Babylon
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Tape is the way to go, just make sure you get the right width
I am told it is even easier if you wet the surface before applying the tape as that allows you to reposition the tape easily - then squeeze out the water - but I haven't tried that myself.
Thanks people for the further feedback.
I'll refer the matter back to my arty GF who is in charge of prettification of the vessel and who'll be doing the actual work - I'm more comfortable with the mechanical side of things!
Babylon
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The Hammerite website says it can be used on 'certain plastics' - so it might well be worth buying a small tin and testing it.
In a previous existence I occasionally had to apply self adhesive vinyl signage to window glass, etc. The supplier of the material supplied a plastic squeegee and recommended the purchase of a Windolene spray, to be sprayed on lightly so as to the position of the lettering to be adjusted, before squeegeeing out the liquid. If I were applying cove line tape, I would use the same technique. You can buy one of those application tools at www.stickair.com, or just use a silicone rubber spatula from your kitchen.
