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Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
By:Troy
Date: 7/22/2009, 8:52 pm

A black boat it is. Thanks Tom!

: Black is the most commomly used hull color by major folding kayak companies.
: Feathercraft and Folbot come to mind. White is rarely used, though I know of
: one small company who uses it.

: On a homebuilt PVC skin, white is very hard to keep clean due to grit and
: stains. The HH-66 glue dries clear but will eventually yellow or brown over
: time, and this will easily be seen on white.

: Black, or most any dark color, is much better at hiding blemishes,
: discoloration, and patches. Overall, black is easiest to work with.
: I've done two white PVC hulls, but later re-skinned with a darker color.

: Tom

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Troy -- 7/22/2009, 11:44 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Sean -- 7/24/2009, 8:23 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Phil Nelson -- 7/22/2009, 8:24 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Troy -- 7/22/2009, 8:49 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/26/2009, 6:39 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Tom Yost -- 7/22/2009, 8:23 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
Troy -- 7/22/2009, 8:52 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: PVC Fabric Color Selection
wwfloyd -- 7/22/2009, 12:09 pm
White stains, makes sense
Troy -- 7/22/2009, 2:01 pm
Re: White stains, makes sense
Bill Hamm -- 7/23/2009, 9:12 am