Painted an inflatable?

harvey38 said:
So having purchased a second hand RIB, the tubes didn't clean up as well as I had hoped and it still looks scruffy but at least in its current state, it's unlikely to
be nicked!

I see there are a paints available for both Hypalon and PVC and wondered if anyone had had any success -

Polymarine Superflex PVC Flexible Paint 500ml - Marine Scene


Cheers
Rob
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I get inflatables in for repair that have been painted, never been impressed. A better (granted more expensive option) would be to skin over with new fabric. I've done this a few times and it can completely transform a boat. All depends what you're looking for really.
 
The Hammerite I accidentally dripped onto my inflatable several years ago is still there. So that would be my choice of paint!
 
Graham376 said:
And stop the tubes going sticky with UV if pvc.
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Generally I find it's not the tubes that go sticky but more like things such as name/logo plates etc. Older boats that come to me for repair tend to have quite crusty and stiff tubes.
 
Helidan said:
I get inflatables in for repair that have been painted, never been impressed. A better (granted more expensive option) would be to skin over with new fabric. I've done this a few times and it can completely transform a boat. All depends what you're looking for really.
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Hi there….. spotted your reply her: have you any idea where I’d find fabric to replace the bottom of my old Avon dinghy (which is otherwise in great nick) ? Thanks, Eamonn
 
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