Old World Craftsmanship Meet New World Technology

Thought I post a few photos showing that old school and new school can live in harmony. We coated the interior of this 18ft drift boat built by master guide Grant Rillette.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Don Hanson on November 30, 2012 at 7:53am

  Durabak isn't what I was talking about, nor Plasti-dip, like goes on tool handles....I thought I had normal paint here, when I began with this bike.   Then I began to suspect it was some "other stuff' entirely when it showed it's durability and stain-repelling characteristics, as well as the nice 'grip' I got on the tank with my legs.  When I started to sand it to prep for paint I discovered it was not paint. 

There are a lot of 'track bikes' that get this treatment..the 'blacked-out' look.  Riders often lay their bikes down at track days.   This stuff seems to resist the scuffing of sliding along the pavement, and it is said to be easy to simply spray on some more if it gets 'ground off' during a high speed slide on the bike's bodywork.  I inquired on the forums and found the prevailing product used is Plasticoat.

   Seems likely it would work well in driftboats, too....I'd probably only use it on epoxy coated surfaces...No real reason for that, however..

Permalink Reply by Duane Doran on December 2, 2012 at 3:50pm

No offense but I started this thread to show how modern day polymers can work with fine wood craftsmanship and think it's been a bit high jacked by the discussion of plastic dip rubber products when used on motorcycles, etc.. Maybe you could start your own thread on that subject.

Permalink Reply by Dave Z on December 2, 2012 at 3:45pm

I agree the application is flawless and does indeed look awesome.  Just not for me.  Didn't mean to offend. 

Permalink Reply by Duane Doran on December 2, 2012 at 3:47pm

Thanks Dave and no offense taken. To me it's kind of a balancing act between form and function.

Permalink Reply by Don Hanson on December 2, 2012 at 5:46pm

  Sorry if you consider my posting a HiJack, when I was simply  going to mention another brand of what I think is a similar material to the polymer you  applied to the boat in the pics.   Yeah, it was found on a motorcycle.  But many products used in high dollar driftboats now are found in pick up truck beds and port-o-potties, too..sometimes.  There were some post about tool handles tossed in after I mentioned the name, and we did drift away from your original posting of that nice boat's finish...

Your project looks great, btw.  There are many different polymers being used on some gorgeous boats and they do indeed co-exist with old world craftsmanship...even though some of the wooden boats being built are  not traditional  boats (yet......wait 50 yrs and they may be called 'traditional boats'), they show lots of fine craftsmanship using modern adhesives and other 'evolved' building methods.  We are wise to keep up on new products that may enhance our wooden boats...

Permalink Reply by Duane Doran on December 2, 2012 at 5:51pm

Don,

 

No problem and thanks for the clarification.

 

Duane

Permalink Reply by tungsten on December 2, 2012 at 7:09pm

Ok so back to speed liner,i was in an auto parts store today that had some in a 1 quart can.i was hoping for a different color other then black.it says on the web site to contact your dealer about mixing color in.

I'm assuming your a dealer Duane? how can i change the color?Or since its black and i want more of a light sand or natural wood color is this possible?

thanks,

Permalink Reply by Duane Doran on December 3, 2012 at 9:42am

I assure you it was not Speedliner that you are referring to. Speedliner is manufactured by Industrial Polymers and they require that you under go a fairly extensive training and testing program in order to become a dealer and certified installer. The product you mention is probably Raptor which is readily available on a retail level. It can be tinted with most automotive paint pigments but be aware it is no where as strong as Speedliner.

Permalink Reply by tungsten on December 9, 2012 at 6:43pm

Yes your right i went back to the store and had a look,it had a little circle that had kevlar written in it that fooled me.

 

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Jeff Grebe on December 20, 2012 at 10:25am

I posted a few pictures of a driftboat I just finished on 12-11-12. What you cant see is that the bottom is coated with Line-X.  I started out with HDPE but never liked the buckling in the heat and catching the edges so took it off and had it sprayed,  I wrapped the spray up over the bottom chine about an inch to totally seal up the bottom joint.  Took it on a maiden voyage on the Morice in BC and can't even tell it was on rocks.  I really like the product and think it is a great solution - I always thought the bottom chine joint was the weakest point in the entire boat and this seals it up 100%.  The stuff bond amazingly if applied correctly (as others are finding out!)

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