Newbee question

[2Rods]

Hello

I've just bought my first boat (spur of the moment kind of thing) and plan to do it up as a project over the winter and am in need some advice.

On the deck it has grey panels that have a harsh diamond finish (very grippy). One of the panels had riped and looked tatty... i tried to 'tidy' it up but ended up taking it off (devils own job as it had some kind of epoxy under it) any idea's what it is and if i can get another panel to replace it..? I did not want to go into a chandlery and get fobbed off and end up replacing the lot if it is still available.

Any help would be greatfully received.

Tony

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

Its called Treadmaster..... and yup... its a pig to remove... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

its available in small sheets for steps (if you are lucky enough to only need a small enough piece), otherwise, in larger sheets.... its very expensive!, but widely available....

PS... its also very effective stuff....

 

[Rustyknight]

Sounds like "Treadmaster"...... available from all good chandleries in a variety of sizes, along with some Evo-stick to glue it down.

 

[2Rods]

Thank you for the fast replys.

I have just googled Treadmaster and it looks like it .

58,000 odd sites were listed, it going to keep me busy finding the best price.

Thanks again.

 

[vyv_cox]

Don't stick it down with Evostick. Water will get under it and the edges will lift, with the result that you will have to do it all again. And don't think that you will re-use the same Treadmaster, as inevitably you will destroy it getting it off. Use the proper glue.

 

[Rustyknight]

You may be correct, as my only experience was using Evostick Impact Adhesive to lay Treadmaster on my companionway steps. After 10 years it's still there, and hasn't lifted at all.

Exterior usage might be a little more demanding.......

 

[TimLamb]

I'm sure if you do a search there's been a thread recently about, removing Treadmaster and dealing with the 'gluey' issues, and also about smartening it up - painting etc.

 

[PeterGibbs]

Removing Treadmaster is a patient job with a bluntish chisel. Leave the hammer in the toolbox or risk ruining the subsurface.

Softening the material with an electric paint gun on low heat level will assist; beware over cooking!

When fixing the new piece of Treadmaster lay small battons across the glued surface to position the panel absolutely correctly; you only get one shot at this!

PWG