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Old 14 May 2012, 21:25   #1
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what do you think about painting tubes ????
i have tornado with tubes that have been never covered and show cloth/ weave, but there soild shall i use polymarine paint ? my first sib 25 yrs ago when i was at school i painted and guy said if your didnt paint it i have it ! spoke to mr tilly today and barnet and they both said dont cover with wear patches your thorts please adrian
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Old 14 May 2012, 21:56   #2
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i own a 7m rib for 6 years now.. the boat is model of 96 .. the tubes are fully functional but the previus owner made the mistake to paint them.. .sorry to say they look shit now and there is nothing i can do about it... but i love that boat on the water so iam goona keep it as far as it goes
i tryied to clean it with all ways possible ..it cant be done....
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Old 14 May 2012, 21:58   #3
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give me ring 07956 523316 i text you pic adrian
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Old 14 May 2012, 22:02   #4
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better email it to makyr17@gmail.com
iam in cy and idont think i can get teh pic throu mms
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Old 14 May 2012, 23:07   #5
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send me email info@troublefreeservices.com rgeards adrian
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Old 28 June 2012, 18:21   #6
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What was the outcome? Thinking about painting my tubes too. Can it be applied by spray gun or is it brush only?
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