Here is an idea of a way to add some interest to a less stellar looking composite. Something I did to add some color to my little boats, which really take a beating on the river. Check link below.

Not going with the flow.

Hafte

: I've never been accused of going with the flow, and I am considering some
: alternate materials and methods to construct a Kayak. I full expect the
: results (if I pursue the path) to be really light, durable, quick to build
: and within the general parameters of home building, but basically butt
: ugly. There is where my delima lies, having built a very nice stripper and
: neat S.G., how can I give up the single most appealing attribute, looks?
: This bbs contains a group of people that construct the most stunning
: crafts ever launched, so I'm not sure it is the correct place to post
: methods and results that end in a tupperware craft. If I do successfully
: build one using the alternate methods, I will post the results (ugly or
: not) for the board to critque and use.

: Vernon