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painting tramp

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Gerald Wilson
(@gcw)
Posts: 19
Lubber
Topic starter
 

the tramp on my prindle is a little faded the top of the hulls are bright yellow are the tramp is light/faded yellow, what if i got some of that vinyl dye that comes in a spray can you can get it at car parts stores. it sure would brighten up my cat 😕

prindle 16
&
hobie 16 in jacksonville nc

 
Posted : July 2, 2009 4:22 am
Jim
 Jim
(@Spray_in_the_face)
Posts: 99
Mate
 

Try it out on part of the tramp, then make sure it doesn't stain you and your clothing. If you do it, post your results. I would like my tramp a little blacker instead of charcoal. 😀 GL

Jim Z, P16, H14

 
Posted : July 3, 2009 4:30 pm
MN3
 MN3
(@MN3)
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a fading tramp could be a sign of UV damage and probably should be replaced. imagine falling through your tramp while stepping the mast...

MN3

 
Posted : July 4, 2009 2:40 am
yellowhulls17
(@yellowhulls17)
Posts: 126
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Crunch....broken legs and a long time on the bench from sailing...I vote to replace the tramp 😉

Seriously, try the dye on the tramp, but always be cautious and continually check the tramp for wear, cause the above can happen (winces)

yellowhulls
Escape Playcat turned monster
Hobie 18 ---- sold

 
Posted : July 4, 2009 4:09 am
Gerald Wilson
(@gcw)
Posts: 19
Lubber
Topic starter
 

it feels strong just not as bright as the yellow top hulls. I dyed a 2x2 area white the other day the only problem to change the color is going to take a few cans.

prindle 16
&
hobie 16 in jacksonville nc

 
Posted : July 4, 2009 4:25 am
Garry  Routh
(@Deepsees)
Posts: 119
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If the tramp is made of shelterite, it is black all the way through and it would be like trying to paint fishing line. I doubt it will allow dying and paint will most likely flake off.

Deepsees

 
Posted : July 4, 2009 10:47 am
MN3
 MN3
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I had a crappppppy front tramp i made from an old beat up G-Cat tramp. it was SHOT... but all i needed it was to hold a cooler and anchor.

I did spray paint it with cheap black paint... this lasted for a few months before it faded back into ugly!!!!

MN3

 
Posted : July 6, 2009 4:02 am