Removing Kiwi Grip on Zephyr IV
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Much of this video is about removing Kiwi grip deck paint and renovating the Deck on Zephyr IV. The original Teak deck wore out and was removed. Subsequently the deck was painted with Kiwi Grip but the surface wasn't properly prepared, so after a few years it started to flake off. It took several weeks of work, using several tools, to remove all the Kiwi Grip. Then the damaged deck was made good with Epoxy filler and lots of sanding and then painted with conventional deck paint. Follow me as I spend weeks on my knees on the deck and see the much improved finish after all my efforts.
Well done Dave.
Endless patience paid off!
Well you end up in a situation where you've got to continue so you plod on, ever hopeful :-)
Well done! Great video
Thank You Neil, I'm glad you enjoyed it .... Take care, I hope you enjoy some of my other videos ... Dave
What a marathon, my heart bled when I saw all the gouges. You’ve done a fabulous job, see you soon.
Thanks Stuart, It was a bit worrying as I stripped off the Kiwi Grip and found what was underneath. I got lots off advice from the guys in Victoria Quay. See you soon - Dave
What a lot of hard work, but what a great finish. Well done Dave.
Thanks Siggi , it certainly looks better than it did, especially after I pressure washed it..
Dave you are a champion.... that must have been a hard frst half of the season. Enjoy your well deserved sailing. While I take my hat off to you. Best regards from Jarle
Thanks Jarle. There were times when I thought it would never get finished but I'm quite pleased with the result and LOOKING FORWARD TO SAILING 😂
Love the new deck!
Thanks Sally, I came out quite well, not perfect but so much better than it was before.. Take Care - Dave
That’s a really nice finish on the deck paint my friend! Worth all that hard work and lack of sailing! You gonna show it off to the good burghers of sunny Falmouth next year?
Haven't got any plans for next year as yet Max. But probably get down to Falmouth again. I skipped past Plymouth last time so I'd like to explore there next time too. Where are you based ? If I can, I'll get down to see you ... Dave
@@davesailing if you look on your Falmouth harbour chart, we are just above Restronguet Creek at Loe Beach and opposite Turnaware Point! It’s about where you decided to abandon your trip up the River Fal as is looked a bit uninviting to deep draft vessels! Tis all good tho and I would be delighted to host your exploration further up the river!
@@maxsothcott4484 Ok Mark, well if I get down there, I'll look you up. It would be nice to meet my biggest fan .. You're a star !!
Good to see you're back on the water Dave.
Yay ! It feels good and I really think that I deserve my sailing now. Zephyr IV now has the same colour decks as Safar. And looks great..
“International does not recommend, but Dave does”😂 I had a great laugh. Phenomenal video, Dave!
Thank you Douglas, it was a totally off the cuff comment, I'm glad it made you laugh 😃 and glad you enjoyed the video. More to come ..
I have used Kiwi-grip on numerous yachts and its always been stable and issue free. I suspect that the previous owners didn’t prepare the surface correctly which is why you had variable areas of durability. However congrats on your perseverance with the tedious endeavours in your refurbishment as it’s truely paid off. I just had the topside hull of my 40 year old yacht repainted in oyster white and it came up a treat.
I think I infer in the video that it was poor preparation that caused the Kiwi Grip to flake off. Lack of degreasing I suspect, also very variable thickness. Where it was properly applied it really did stick and it certainly wears well.
Yes the oyster white is a really nice colour and the Toplac went on very easily and covered well. Take care ...
@@davesailing yes you politely said that and inference recorded. I enjoy your videos, love the boat (unknown brand here in Australia) they seem a tough reliable stead. Looking forward to your next sailing excursion. Best
Amazing great work, well done, is the Interdeck anti-slip effective over time?
Thank you, it's been on a year now and it's just like the day I put it on. Feels very secure under foot. In fact though the Kiwi grip was much deeper stippled it didn't feel that grippy.
Best Wishes.. Dave
@@davesailing thank you very much for your precise response
I am currently undergoing a similar project. It appears the previous owner of my boat applied some sort of rubberized paint over the original factory non skid fiberglass surface. I have had to use gallons of chemical paint remover and a wire brush to remove the stuff. Then follow up by grinding and sanding. Its a horrendous job.
You have my sympathy Jason. It's a long tedious and hard job. I definitely don't want to do another. Good luck, I hope it all works out OK.. Best wishes Dave
@@davesailing Yep. Dave its a big pain in the behind. I must repeat the stripping/wire brush process several times before my sanders will work without the paper getting overcome by rubber goop. Anyway, I intend to redo the deck with the same materials you have applied. My boat is only 35'. But is seems like its 150' long. Thanks for your reply. And nice job btw.
I know the feeling Jason, you never think you'll finish it. Day after day, then week after week goes by and every thing happens so slowly. And you know that if you don't do it properly then you will, forever, be disappointed with the final finish. I've still got some areas to do, maybe this year. But I'm determined to be sailing by May. I wish you all the luck with it, I hope it all works out in the end. I'm sure it will, us sailors are made of stern stuff and have a can do attitude, well that's what I used to tell myself when I thought it would never get finished.. Dave
@@davesailing I'm just glad I came across your video before I became involved with that Kiwi Grip. Now I know to steer clear. Thanks Dave.
Loved it Dave. Love Nicki
Thanks lovely - I'm glad it's over :-)
Was your Kiwi Grip not installed correctly? As some of it have came off with a pressure washer washer and other areas it did not come off.
Most reviews I have read people rave about the product.
Hi Eddie, I think I sort of infer that in the video. It was done before I bought Zephyr IV and it wasn't a pretty job. I don't think the surface was prepared properly before application of the Kiwi Grip and they didn't level it well before they stippled it with the roller. As you noted some of it came off in sheets when using the pressure washer and a foot or so away it was thick and durable and hard to remove. I was forced to do something and having removed it all, I didn't want to replace it with the same and chance a repeat performance a year or so down the line. Hence the video and the re-paint job. I know several people who have used it with good results. But in every case they were meticulous with their preparation. The guys that did Zephyr IV obviously, were not so meticulous. Thanks for your comment, Have you used it or ? .... Best Wishes ... Dave
@@davesailing No I have not used it. But I am planning on add non-skid in the future. Other folks have spoken highly of Kiwk Grip. Thank you for your reply.
The blue tape came off easily after a week in the sun and heat? Scotch 2090? I haven’t been able to pull off any tape after a day except the very expensive silver 225. Please let me know exactly what tape you used.
I used ProDec long life masking tape. Recommended to be removed within 21 days.
I've seen similar tape advertised as professional uv resistant tape. Hope that helps.. Dave
@@davesailing That apparently isn’t sold in the US, so I’ll order it from England if I can. What I’ve been buying is hard to find and ridiculously expensive. Thanks so much for the info. Sorry you had so much trouble with the Kiwi. I’m sticking with good old oil paint and pumice.
@@susanc.8009 hi Susan Google is your friend. I did a search for professional masking tape USA and came up with quite a few possibilities with several that could be left outdoors for 30 days. They are more expensive than the common white version but compared to price of decent paint it's not that terrible.
@@davesailing Did you tape when it was still hot? I’m very interested in this subject now (and saving money) and plan to buy what appears to be the longest lasting outside tapes and test them to see if they don’t break when you take it off or leave a residue. I tried 14 day tape awhile back and that failed the hot Florida sun test. Did you know that tape expires, but no manufacturing date or use by date is put on them, at least not by 3M. Storing in a cool place seems to extend the tape life. I’ll get back to you on test results.
@@susanc.8009 hi Susan. The painting was done during June July here. Msy and June were the hottest we've had for years. At one stage it was 32 c below so even warmer in the sun on deck. It was the first time I've used the blue tape but I knew I'd be in trouble if I used the ordinary stuff. I needed the tape to be on for at least 6 days before I could remove it. I got the impression that it came off more easily when it was hot. Good luck with your experiment... Dave