SanFran 13 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 of my dinghy. Is there some rejuvenating spray, or something I can paint over the tubes that would bring a few more years? They're starting to look a little thread bare in places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ricka 3 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 You could try acrylic exterior house paint. I paint my liferings with it - sticks well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 13 Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 Thanks. Would that paint expand and contract okay with inflate, deflate etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 13 Posted August 25 Author Share Posted August 25 Id think i need something that layers, but doesnt set off hard, or will just remain some what flexible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 353 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 If it is leaking air, you can get a product you put inside the tubes and it self seals all the leaks. I think Sailors sell it. It is an Merican product. Alternatively, there are loads of the same product for bicycles. Smaller quantities but loads cheaper, and stocked by a wide array of bicycle shops. I had a good look into it but never used it, having managed to find a pin-hole leak and patch it. If you are just worried about the exterior appearance of the tubes, I don't think there is anything you can do about that, accept sew chaps for the boat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LBD 169 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 A paint can of this stuff should do the trick..... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B00B00 317 Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 The resene marine shield paint is the answer. Makes them look like new again. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SanFran 13 Posted August 26 Author Share Posted August 26 On 25/08/2024 at 1:40 PM, LBD said: A paint can of this stuff should do the trick..... Yup, I got a bucket of that😂😂😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 679 Posted August 26 Share Posted August 26 On 25/08/2024 at 1:26 PM, K4309 said: If it is leaking air, you can get a product you put inside the tubes and it self seals all the leaks. I think Sailors sell it. It is an Merican product. Alternatively, there are loads of the same product for bicycles. Smaller quantities but loads cheaper, and stocked by a wide array of bicycle shops. I had a good look into it but never used it, having managed to find a pin-hole leak and patch it. If you are just worried about the exterior appearance of the tubes, I don't think there is anything you can do about that, accept sew chaps for the boat. If you are thinking of those tyre pandas to seal leaks,do not use,they seal by friction when driving,they dont work in inflatables tried on a pelican once,new tube required so it got dumped. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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