Kiwigrip users?

[Boatboy6]

Has anyone used kiwigrip on their decks? I'm thinking about doing ours with white (or does cream match better?) because there are some spots (like the foredeck) that are totally bare. I'm wondering about the color match (doesn't have to be perfect but if it looks terrible then I'd like to know) and also what your overall impression is. Thanks

[zendora]

I haven't used it but heard its good stuff. I considered using it for my non skid project but decided on Intergrip, mainly because I've used interlux products before, and because I liked the finish texture over Kiwigrip. Kiwi looks like a much rougher finish, where the Intergrip looks and feels more like traditional "sandpaper" type non skid. If you're considering other products, the interlux pearl white matches my old gel coat very closely. I just finished, so can't comment on the durability yet. Best of luck, interested to hear how u like Kiwigrip if you end up using it.

[Boatboy6]

I did look into the interdeck and liked the pattern but I think for best results it should be sprayed. Also the reviews weren't so great. The only concern I have with kiwigrip is the color looking out of place but I guess I could get it color matched to one of the hatches at Home Depot

[dave s]

I had TuffKote for my nonskid; water based, two part paint and texture is created from a special foam roller. White rubber particles suspended; the white color looks off white/cream.
I think it's similar to the KiwiGrip.

It looked good at first, nice grip.
But it was hard to keep clean and once I got some fish slime on it, it was slippery.
Pressure washed and peeled it off and went with AwlGrip offwhite; rolled it on, looks great, easy to clean.
Sprinkled on the coarse grit, good grip, but would have preferred a bit more grip with the very coarse grit.
Same color for the hull and top sides.

[CoreyTrx]

Go with the kiwigrip. I've used intergrip and it good. But once you use kiwigrip you won't want to use anything else. You can make it as aggressive or subtle as you want. I used the gray on a white deck but you can get it tinted to the color you want. My father has the gray on his Seacraft and the color contrast looks good.

This is just my opion and my experience with kiwigrip

[bigeasy1]

I spent some time on a friends 30' Baha Cruisers charter boat that he did over with Kiwigrip. He did it in a light tan color and it looks great. It made for a very good non slip surface.Not sure how hard it is to clean,but it couldn't be any worse than the thickened gelcoat that I used on my Tsunami.

I loved the non slip(thickened gelcoat) and the looks of the deck on the Tsunami when I first did it.I mean you couldn't slip no matter how hard you tried,even with fish blood and slime on it.
I actually made it a bit too agressive,(don't kneel on it with shorts on)
Now,about 5 years later,it looks terrible,and it is a bi-tch to clean.Maybe I used too much cabosil when I thickened the gel coat,because it has faded in a few areas,and if you don't wipe up any stains immediately they're almost impossible to get out later.

After seeing the Kiwigrip on my friends boat,I think i'll go the same route.

[curapa]

I used kiwigrip on my 18' Wellcraft Fisherman. I used white on the top cap and cream on the deck.

It is without a doubt the easiest non skid to apply. Tape off your sections, apply with a notched trowel and roll it out with the supplied rollers. Remove the tape before it dries.

You can adjust the texture by your rolling method. Practice somewhere to get a feel for it and figure how aggressive you want it. Even the most aggressive you can make it, still is comfortable on your feet.

My only complaint was, it's tough to keep clean. Fish blood and guts would wash off pretty easily but stains from trees were more difficult to remove. I did find a list on the internet of cleaning solutions for different stains but I sold the boat before I could try them.

I ordered from Jamestown Distributors and they included two 3" rollers free with each quart.

All in all, I highly recommend it. I'll be using it again on my current resto.

[DonV]

I've used the Kiwigrip and my suggestion is to use in in the coolest conditions possible with no sun. Oh yeah, work it slow and don't over work it.

[curapa]

I'll second that. It will start to cure very fast in the sun.

Also, clean up is very easy when it's wet. A damp rag will work great.

[shine]

I have used it (kiwi-grip) on at least 6 boats now, love it. I liked it enough after using it the first time that we became their first distributor on the East coast

Joel

Here is my 23CC with the light grey KG over-top matterhorn white decks