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Pontoon coating
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:14 pm
by Xscash
Hey guys, I am looking at coating to protect the paint on my new range rover. I found a coating called Ceramic Pro. It is a coating applied to your paint that lasts up to 3 years and will stop surface scratches from damaging the paint. Its super Hydrophobic and repels dirt stopping it from sticking. I am wondering if this will work on pontoons or if anyone has tried it. Its a Nano coating. There are a lot of Nano coating on the market and I haven't looked at all of them but I thought it would be a great idea to try.
Rick
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:19 pm
by Bamaman
I'm aware that there are some newer Nano style paint coatings. We'd be very interested after time on how yours will perform.
But I've never known any auto paint sealant that's anything but a profit maker for car dealers.
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:46 am
by Soonertoon
Snake oil comes to mind..
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:48 pm
by Xscash
well, here is an image of the product used on an aluminum wheel. There is a local company that is a licensed installer for this brand. I'm pretty sure it isn't snake oil or the simonize of years ago! I ordered enough for my rover from the UK. we will see how it hold up.
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:38 am
by macurry24
Just had my toons cleaned and applied Ceramic Pro to help keep them cleaner longer. The expectation was that I may even see a slight increase in top end speed. But I got her back in the water and she's topping out at 36-37 at ~5600 rpms... with a 250hp yamaha on the back! Earlier this year I was running 44mph.
I can't understand how the Ceramic Pro product would have such an inverse effect... but all other variables are the same as before when I was running mid-40s... minimal weight, just me on the boat, less than half tank of fuel, clean toons, engine is performing as it's supposed to, same high end prop, etc.
I don't know what could be causing this and it's killing me!
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 3:06 pm
by Reiner
macurry24 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:38 am
Just had my toons cleaned and applied Ceramic Pro to help keep them cleaner longer. The expectation was that I may even see a slight increase in top end speed. But I got her back in the water and she's topping out at 36-37 at ~5600 rpms... with a 250hp yamaha on the back! Earlier this year I was running 44mph.
I can't understand how the Ceramic Pro product would have such an inverse effect... but all other variables are the same as before when I was running mid-40s... minimal weight, just me on the boat, less than half tank of fuel, clean toons, engine is performing as it's supposed to, same high end prop, etc.
I don't know what could be causing this and it's killing me!
A slightly rough surface creates air bubbles and reduces drag on boat hulls. You might changed that effect with your coating by having a super slick surface now.
https://www.ibtimes.com/smoother-sailin ... ps-1543935
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:38 am
by riplipper
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A slightly rough surface creates air bubbles and reduces drag on boat hulls. You might changed that effect with your coating by having a super slick surface now.
https://www.ibtimes.com/smoother-sailin ... ps-1543935
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I have heard this before, and believe it to be somewhat true, but his difference in top speed is dramatic. I think this would indicate something else is going on
Re: Pontoon coating
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 5:40 am
by riplipper
Tried one of the easy wipe on nano products on my truck paint........I think good wax lasts longer, but the nano stuff is really easy to re-apply.