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Patriot · 03-22-2010, 07:10 PM

+1 303 Aerospace.

Here's the skinny on marine vinyl. Out of the factory, the vinyl is coated with a polymer that is fused onto the fabric. Itis intended torepel moisture and cope with UVexposure. Coating it with a topcoat doesn't really extend the polymer's lifespan. Once the UV has done its damage, the topcoat will help protect the fabric, but not close to theextent that the factory coat will do.Likeisinglass, oncethe polymeris gone, its a losing battle to keep it looking decent and stop the deteriation of the material.Top grade viinyl and isinglass (strataglass) is good for 10 years max. Then time to replace.

Tom

03-22-2010, 07:10 PM	#4
Patriot Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GUlf Breeze/Pensacola Posts: 321	RE: Marine Vinyl Protection +1 303 Aerospace. Here's the skinny on marine vinyl. Out of the factory, the vinyl is coated with a polymer that is fused onto the fabric. Itis intended torepel moisture and cope with UVexposure. Coating it with a topcoat doesn't really extend the polymer's lifespan. Once the UV has done its damage, the topcoat will help protect the fabric, but not close to theextent that the factory coat will do.Likeisinglass, oncethe polymeris gone, its a losing battle to keep it looking decent and stop the deteriation of the material.Top grade viinyl and isinglass (strataglass) is good for 10 years max. Then time to replace. Tom __________________ Tom Kennedy Patriot Yacht Services (850) 261-4312 tom@patriotyachtservices.com www.patriotyachtservices.com Full Service Yacht Repairs, Restorations and Refits Specializing in Awl Grip spray applications Structural Fiberglass Gel coat and non-skid repairs AC/DC electrical / corrosion control Electronics Marine Systems Custom installations and fabrications