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hobbiteater 
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 Topic: Pro GripPosted: 16 Apr 14 at 8:43am |
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I've seen quite a few adverts for boats with lines similar to this
Boat was pro gripped by SHOCK sailing. My question is why is it important to have sticky backed foam rubber applied by "the professionals" - what am i missing? It seems to me it is like selling a car and saying "windscreen wash bottle refilled by Mercedes F1 mechanic" What strange and wondrous technique do they apply?
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gordon1277
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 9:03am |
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Hi Hobbit
the self adhesive stuff does not stay put and is fine for small protective bits under blocks, end of booms etc. The sheet stuff is better on floors and edge of trapeze boats applied using contact adhesive and doing it on your own can be a sticky mess especially with large awkward shape pieces. Best done with a bit of help or if you are short of time get a pro to do it so you can race at weekend rather than DIY on the boat. Hope that answers your question. Cheers Gordon |
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Neptune
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 9:25am |
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You can make a decent job yourself of applying progrip to tubular wings and things like Gordon said using the self adhesive stuff, just warm it slightly and the wrap the whole thing tightly in cling film for a day or so.
Big area's of deck can look a real mess real quickly if not done well. |
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JimC
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 9:41am |
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Its probably more akin to "boat professionally spray painted". When I've done large areas of pro grip myself, in spite of best efforts, its been rather prone to peeling corners and the like.
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 9:47am |
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Professionally applied progrip means that there is a good deal of preparation, especially if old pro grip needs removing first. Having thrown away a set of 600 wings after spending far too long trying to remove it, I can assure you it's neither a satisfying, nor easy job.
There will be no bubbles in the sheet once it's laid or glue deposits where you don't expect them. A professional would also round off corners and chamfer edges with a stanley knife.
Alternatively you can do all of that yourself if you have the time and a quick google for Nora Lunasoft from Algeos should yield a cheaper source of material than your average seaside swindelery. As above, avoid the self-adhesive stuff- it doesn't stick. |
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Er-Indoors
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 10:54am |
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If you want to do small bits on the cheap or say, adding to the sides of blocks/ends of booms/ kickbars then hobby Funky Foam is a good cheap alternative and comes in many colours and patterns. It's thinner and can be glued into tighter curves etc as well. Of course, it doesn't last as long but we've used it as a cheap fix, even on one of winging it's old contenders....
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solutiongirl
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 1:11pm |
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Given that I can't even gift-wrap a square box without it looking like I've pulled it out of the litter bin, I wouldn't dream of attempting something as long-term as pro-gripping (or painting) a boat. I have seen boat that have been done by others with my (lack of) skill of hand and in those cases, a professional fit would have made the boat more attractive.
Perhaps its more akin to having carpet or floor covering fitted professionally. Sure some people can DIY quite happily but others would prefer to get a grown-up to do it for them... |
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hobbiteater
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 1:12pm |
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bloody hell, sensible responses, thanks guys
now should progrip change the PY?
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Neptune
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 1:13pm |
only if you put it on the bottom of the hull 
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kneewrecker
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Posted: 16 Apr 14 at 3:08pm |
only on the RS Aero.... next question?
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