Polyethylene - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Devildawgjj · 12-26-2011, 10:34 AM

I want to paint some designs on my kayak....(And no, lowprofile, it's not going to be an EGA)

From what I have been reading, you cannot succsessfully 'paint' on PE. I was going to try Krylon Fushion to see if that would work.

Anyone know of another brand/type?

Note: I don't care about the paint scratching off from daily use. I just want it to adhere and be somewhat impermeable to salt water.

Thanks!
Jason

YakMedic · 12-26-2011, 12:47 PM

I had pretty good results with the krylon fusion on a kayak a couple years back. Just do your due dilligence in the prep work. I wouldnt reccomend doing it, but it can be done.

Iceman · 12-26-2011, 01:21 PM

Fusion works pretty well.

Regor · 12-26-2011, 06:39 PM

There's always vinyl. My buddies owns

http://www.bluewaterboatlettering.com/

I've had my name installed since September as his first test on the durability of the vinyl on a Yak, which gets beat up every time I'm out and is in constant contact with Salt water. So far, so good !

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12-26-2011, 10:34 AM	#1
Devildawgjj Kayak BOOT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ventura County Posts: 251	Polyethylene I want to paint some designs on my kayak....(And no, lowprofile, it's not going to be an EGA) From what I have been reading, you cannot succsessfully 'paint' on PE. I was going to try Krylon Fushion to see if that would work. Anyone know of another brand/type? Note: I don't care about the paint scratching off from daily use. I just want it to adhere and be somewhat impermeable to salt water. Thanks! Jason

12-26-2011, 01:21 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Fusion works pretty well. __________________

12-26-2011, 12:47 PM	#2
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	I had pretty good results with the krylon fusion on a kayak a couple years back. Just do your due dilligence in the prep work. I wouldnt reccomend doing it, but it can be done.

12-26-2011, 06:39 PM	#4
Regor Greg Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chula Vista, ca Posts: 509	There's always vinyl. My buddies owns http://www.bluewaterboatlettering.com/ I've had my name installed since September as his first test on the durability of the vinyl on a Yak, which gets beat up every time I'm out and is in constant contact with Salt water. So far, so good ! . . . .