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Inflatable boat paint for repairing old inflatables to new again

Inflatable boat paint, for inflatable boats, inflatable kayaks, dinghies, inflatable canoes & inflatable boat accessories.

Restore Your Old Inflatable Boat. Renew your old, faded, sticky, deteriorating inflatable boat with this proven synthetic rubber coating. Great for Hypalon and PVC boats of all makes and models. SRC - Synthetic Rubber Coating - can renew and protect your inflatable by adding a layer of strong, UV resistant synthetic rubber that bonds directly with your existing surface - PVC or Hypalon. SRC has done wonders on Avon, Bombard, Caribe, Quicksilver, Zodiac, and many other inflatables. Add years of pleasure to your investment with SRC.

- Great for Hypalon and PVC boats of all makes and models -

SRC - Synthetic Rubber Coating - can renew and protect your inflatable by adding a layer of strong, UV resistant synthetic rubber that bonds directly with your existing surface - PVC or Hypalon.

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  1. What is SRC  TUFFCOAT?
  2. Where can I buy SRC.TUFFCOAT.. ?
  3. How do I apply SRC TUFFCOAT ... ?
  4. What about PVC Boats... ?
  5. What is the coverage ?
  6. What about really worn areas ... ?
  7. Is there any blending or mixing necessary?
  8. Is there any stirring necessary?
  9. Is it applied to all surfaces of the inflatable including the bottom.
  10. Must it be evenly spread?
  11. How heavily do you apply it?
  12. Can it be spread with a regular paint brush?
  13. Can it be applied in the winter?
  14. How long should it take to do a 9 foot AVON?
  15. Do you paint over the rubber strips?
  16. What about layers peeling back, Is this type of damage from UV (Sun) damage and can SRC help?
  17. How pliable will the boat be after using this system? 
  18. Can my boat be folder or rolled after applying SRC TUFFCOAT ?
  19. Does SRC  TUFFCOAT crack or peel
  20. Why is the gray less expensive than other colors?
  21. Can repair patches be glued on after SRC has been applied?
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Note: When applying SRC, always wears safety equipment as recommended by the manufacturer of SRC, the solvents and other tools and liquids you may be using during application. These may include rubber gloves, overalls, eye protection, a portable air filter respirator, and others. Read the MSDS sheets for further information.

  - Dealer & distributor inquiries welcome -

What is  SRC ?

BASECOAT
SRC - basecoat is a super tough, waterproof, impermeable coating which will bond directly to hypalon covered material. It can also make a mechanical bond with PVC. It is a solvent based chlorosulfonated, polyethylene resin vehicle containing UV inhibitors and vulcanizing agents. 

TOPCOAT
SRC Topcoat is an easy to apply acrylic latex product designed to bond with SRC-Basecoat. It will create a rugged flexible surface that seals and shields the material it covers. Topcoat provides an extremely tough flexible surface. Its properties allow consistency of color and additional UV protection. 
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Where can I buy SRC ?

You can order online through our store on our home page.

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How do I apply SRC... ?

BASECOAT
Surface preparation must provide a clean dry material free from mildew, oil, wax or grease. Leaks other than pinhole size must be repaired prior to application. If mildew is present wash boat thoroughly with a solution of one part household bleach and three parts soapy water. PVC boats need to have a mechanical bond with the basecoat and require a scuffing with a 3M pad or equivalent prior to application. It is recommended to scuff hypalon boats also but it is not required. Boats should be wiped with a cloth damp with xylene immediately before  application. After surface is cleaned, dried, prepared and repaired, begin application of Basecoat.

Stir well. When applying you may thin up to 10% with Xylene so that the basecoat goes on smoothly and the brush does not pull. Coat worn and problem areas first. Deflate boat until flaccid. Allow to fully dry. (24hrs minimum) Fully inflate and test for missed pinhole leaks. Rinse, dry and repeat application to any problem areas. Allow 24 hrs for any problem areas to dry, then paint a complete coat over entire tube surface area. Cleanup is with Xylene. Allow basecoat to fully cure before application of topcoat. Depending on temperature and humidity this could be from 24hrs to one week. Avoid application in high humidity or apply inside in area or shop with controlled humidity. Avoid application if raining out. Proceed to topcoat application

TOPCOAT
It is very important to make sure the BASECOAT is completely cured before the TOPCOAT is applied. In dry hot weather this is 24hrs. If it is cold and damp it may take a week or more. When basecoat is dry there should only be a slight smell of xylene. Surface must be clean and dry as well as free from wax, grease, oil and mildew before application. Do not apply outside if rain is forecast within 12 hours. Stir well,  Allow 3-4 hours for topcoat to dry before applying second coat (if required). SRC Topcoat cleans up with warm soapy water. (Avoid application in high humidity or apply inside in area or shop with controlled humidity. Avoid application if raining out.)

 

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What About PVC Boats ... ?

PVC
SRC works quite well on PVC but it requires an additional step  for a satisfactory restoration. There are two main difference in applying SRC to PVC (rather than hypalon) First a mechanical bond must be created with a light sanding or scuffing of the surface with a 3M pad or equivalent before application of the basecoat, also cleaning the boat with Xylene prior to application acts like a primer.  The second difference is that you must wait longer for the SRC to cure. This could be as much as a week.  With Hypalon the basecoat dries upwards and downwards while with PVC the Xylene carrier must vent upwards only. Topcoat will apply the same as on a hypalon boat.

 

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What is the Coverage... ?

COVERAGE
Coverage is 40-60 sq ft per quart for base coat and 60-80 for topcoat. You need one "Kit" (contains one qt. Basecoat and one qt. Topcoat) to do the pontoons only of an eight foot dingy. This does not include covering the floor. To cover all pontoons and floor you need 1 kit and 1 extra quart of basecoat (for an 8 ft. inflatable). For a 14 ft. inflatable you will need 2 extra quarts of basecoat to do the floor also, on top of the 2 kits you will require to do the pontoons.

If in doubt about your needs, especially if your boat is in rough shape with patches and chafed areas to cover, etc, you should order more basecoat as you do not want to get half-way through your project and need a little more basecoat. This will delay your project completion schedule.

It is the basecoat that is the most important for covering rough areas, chafed areas, pinholes, etc, to build up the sealing/protective layer. The topcoat is the finishing layer to bring it to a beautiful appearance. Both base and top coats will last over a year of shelf life so this offers you a quantity to have in case you require extra for repairs, touch-ups, etc in the future.

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What About Worn Areas ... ?


Hypalon base coat should be applied to high wear areas first and recoated if needed prior to Topcoat being applied. If the area is really worn a patch can be applied by coating coating the worn area first with a coat of SRC Basecoat and then before it dries coat  a piece of canvas with SRC Basecoat and apply it to the worn area, recoat the patch with Basecoat once it is in place. Make sure the hypalon base coat is dry (not tacky) it may take anywhere from 12 hrs to 4 or 5 days depending on temperature and humidity. Then apply finish coat .

 

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Is there any blending or mixing necessary?

SRC comes in two parts but they are not mixed they are applied separately. The basecoat or undercoat is a specially blended synthetic rubber, it is formulated very aggressively for adhesion and the reason we can do this is because since it will be coated with SRC Topcoat we don't have to worry about how sticky it is. If it was not to be top coated it would stick to itself when the inflatable was rolled up. The topcoat is a liquid vinyl that is formulated to bond with and actually vulcanize to the basecoat.

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Is there any stirring necessary?

It is very important to thoroughly stir the contents before application.

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Is it applied to all surfaces of the inflatable including the bottom.

It may be applied to all surfaces made from PVC or Hypalon. it is not recommended to apply SRC to the fiberglass bottom of a  RIB.

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Must it be evenly spread?

For a good looking job the basecoat should be thinned with a high quality Xylene thinner. The consistency should be like light cream or tomato soup (help me out with a better analogy)

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How heavily do you apply it?

On severely damaged areas - like where the fabric is threadbare - up to three coats may be applied to restore the integrity of the material. On areas where there is less or little damage one coat should suffice.

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Can it be spread with a regular paint brush?

SRC can be brushed, rolled or sprayed.

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Can it be applied in the winter?

Yes but temperature must stay above freezing and drying times will be much longer the colder it gets.

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How long should it take to do a 9 foot AVON?

Like anything else it depends on a number of factors. Proper preparation is critical for any coating and SRC is no different. The boat needs to be clean and free from any contaminants (like oil or Armorall) I recommend rubbing down the surface with a 3m pad prior to application of the basecoat. Once the boat has been prepped application of basecoat should take about two hours. The basecoat needs to dry thoroughly before applying topcoat. There should be no strong chemical (xylene venting) smell when topcoat is applied. Again a couple of hours should do it.

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Do you paint over the rubber strips?

For the best finish any rubber strips should be cleaned with Xylene and then taped off.

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What about layers peeling back? Is this type of damage from UV (Sun) damage and can SRC help?

Yes this is common and it is from UV Damage. SRC has been used successfully to fix this type of damage. It of course depends on how extensive the damage is.

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How pliable will the boat be after using this system? 

It is quite pliable and when applied properly will bond completely with existing surfaces. 

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Will I have any issues folding or rolling up the boat when deflated?

Boats can be rolled or folded and stored once the SRC has fully cured. 

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Does TUFF-COAT Crack or peel?

TUFF will not crack or peel (within tested temperature and environmental conditions) providing it has been applied to a properly prepared surface

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Why is the silver gray less expensive than other colors?

The other colors besides gray require a special pigment to color the foundation liquid. This coloring pigment adds an extra cost to the product.

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Can repair patches be glued on after SRC has been applied?

Repair patches can be applied to a boat coated with SRC paint however the top coat must be sanded/ground off to apply the patch to the basecoat only. Best results are achieved by sanding/grinding the SRC top and base coatings down to the original inflatable boat fabric for a "fabric-on-fabric" bond of the patch. Then repaint the new patch with left-over SRC or order a touch-up kit form us.

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Note: When applying SRC, always wears safety equipment as recommended by the manufacturer of SRC, the solvents and other tools and liquids you may be using during application. These may include rubber gloves, overalls, eye protection, a portable air filter respirator, and others. Read the MSDS sheets for further information.

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