Waveline 270 dinghy - how to cover logo which is going sticky?

[dunedin]

An update, in the end I wiped the sticky patch with Polymarine MEK solvent and then painted with their letter paint - PVC lettering paint Archives - Polymarine RIB Inflatable boat repair

Thanks all, including Graham for the pointer to the specific paint.
So far so good, with the stickiness fully covered, but will see how well it lasts

 

[dunedin]

 

[Porthandbuoy]

I've found methylated spirits excellent for removing rubber that has gone sticky. Used it on binoculars, handheld compass, dinghy labels and window blinds. A lot less aggressive than acetone.

 

[gordmac]

Our first Waveline 2.9 went sticky so when we bought the second I sewed up chaps. Tubes fine after 8 1/2 years but fittings started to come unglued at about 6 years and even when re-glued with Polymarine 2 part adhesive, fail again after 6 months in Algarve sun. Part of the transom to tube joint now coming unstuck so most likely time for a new one.

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If you aren't sticking pvc to pvc (eg rubber) you may need to put a layer of hypalon glue onto the non pvc surface before using the pvc glue.

 

[Pete735]

Can I say that the talcum powder is still doing its job for me, no stickiness but the tender is still in my shed and won't get to the boatyard for another 2 weeks when perhaps the weather may take its toll.

 

[dunedin]

An update, in the end I wiped the sticky patch with Polymarine MEK solvent and then painted with their letter paint - PVC lettering paint Archives - Polymarine RIB Inflatable boat repair

Thanks all, including Graham for the pointer to the specific paint.
So far so good, with the stickiness fully covered, but will see how well it lasts

Well 2 years on and the Polymarine PVC lettering paint has been brilliant. Covered all the stickiness on the logo and stayed on fine, putting up with 2 seasons of heavy usage and UV sitting on davits for 6 months X 2 years.
The dark blue patches also went sticky, so this year painted them as well with Polymarine PVC paint. Very pleased so far.
So big recommendation for Polymarine PVC paints to resolve sticky dinghy issues.

 

[Refueler]

Its also same with 'rubber' knobs on radios and other gear .... the sticky surface develops and how to clean up ? Nail varnish remover seemed to work for me ... as did Ethanol Hand Sanitizer ...