Re: [Paddlewise] Formula 303 on paddling gear

From: Dave Kruger <dkruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jun 2001 12:08:59 -0700
Anne Burton wrote:

> Do people use Formula 303 on their PFD's, nylon paddlefloats and does
> it help (or hurt)?  How about on their folding boat?  Drybags? etc

IIRC, there are at least two kinds of 303, one for nonporous surfaces (Hypalon,
gel coat, etc.) and one for fabric.  I have only used the first kind on:

latex seals (many years -- seems to have no ill effects)

Hypalon hull of my folding boat (many years -- makes it slippery until it
oxidizes (wears?) off -- duct tape won't stick to the Hypalon until it wears
off)

gel coat of fibreglass/polyester resin kayaks (couple years)


I bet the first kind is OK for "vinyl" products such as the material most
drybags are made of.  These are almost always PVC, I believe.  However, I would
use the "fabric" version on nylon goods (such as some lighter weight dry bags).

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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