International Paints - why don't they b----y well leave things alone?

[Poignard]

I used to use International Interdeck 809 deck paint. I was perfectly happy with that colour.

For some reason, in 2002 'they' decided to discontinue it.

Nearest colour was then Interdeck 339. So I started using that. I didn't like the colour as much as 809 but I have got used to it.

Now I need to repaint the deck.

Guess what? Interdeck 339 has been discontinued.

I suppose that International have employed some poncy trendy arts graduate who thinks boats are like fashionable houses so it's cool to bring out a new colour range every few years!

Grrr!

 

[Rigger Mortice]

Just as likely that the colour pigment has been discontinued or has become too expensive, or has a H&S problem, or.........

 

[Lakesailor]

Or that if you are selling paint you may sell more if people can't match older colours.

 

[AndyJ76]

Or that if you are selling paint you may sell more if people can't match older colours.

Or less, as the p155ed off customers who can't match their old paint go to a different supplier

 

[saxonpirate]

If its any consolation 'parsifal' you're not alone. Thoroughly browned off with paint that's now like water, varnishes that you can't keep a wet edge going with, and last but not least.... paint stripper that won't strip. All costing considerably more than they did just a few years back. Rant OFF///>>>

 

[Lakesailor]

Or less, as the p155ed off customers who can't match their old paint go to a different supplier

It goes round in circles. They all do it. Blakes ruined their Yacht Enamel about 8 years ago.

 

[michael_w]

Paint your decks with Sandtex. Wide choice of colours, excellent non slip and when compared to International's offerings, dirt cheap.

 

[Poignard]

Paint your decks with Sandtex. Wide choice of colours, excellent non slip and when compared to International's offerings, dirt cheap.

Yes but which type? last time I used Sandtex (on a house) it had a rough texture and would have been ideal for a non-skid surface. But looking at the Sandtex website it now seems as if their masonary paints are only available in either smooth or satin texture.

http://www.sandtex.co.uk/products/

 

[Leighb]

Yes but which type? last time I used Sandtex (on a house) it had a rough texture and would have been ideal for a non-skid surface. But looking at the Sandtex website it now seems as if their masonary paints are only available in either smooth or satin texture.

http://www.sandtex.co.uk/products/

The one you wants the "Fine Textured" variety. We have used this on our decks for several years. It is pretty effective, but needs renewing annually in high traffic areas such as the cockpit floor, most of the deck has lasted 5 years so far. I astil using the original 5 litre can which I think cost £9.95!! I apply it using a small varnish roller which seems to produce the surface finish required.

 

[fergie_mac66]

Just as likely that the colour pigment has been discontinued or has become too expensive, or has a H&S problem, or.........

+1 or

sound like EU tampering, they are always messing with bans

 

[baggypipes]

I used to use International Interdeck 809 deck paint. I was perfectly happy with that colour.

For some reason, in 2002 'they' decided to discontinue it.

Nearest colour was then Interdeck 339. So I started using that. I didn't like the colour as much as 809 but I have got used to it.

Now I need to repaint the deck.

Guess what? Interdeck 339 has been discontinued.

I suppose that International have employed some poncy trendy arts graduate who thinks boats are like fashionable houses so it's cool to bring out a new colour range every few years!

Grrr!

forget international & other makes can highly recomend, 'Premier paints' The only one i have been using for the past few years, for deck paint 'better wearing than others' & thier own antifoul very good prices very quick delivery great company to deal with, with great advice offerd if needed from Wayne, owner. orderd my antifoul 'cuiser + 2.5 ltr @ £29.99. monday mid day will be here tuesday. I have NO connection with the company just a very satisfied customer.