I've used dyson's brand on a couple of kayaks. Works just fine. You can thin it w/ various solvents for easier application (just look on lable to see what's in it. I used xylene). There is also a catalyst you can use thta NWRS sells (maybe dyson has it too).

Scrape old surface of loose grunge, clean w/ water, then with xylene, then sand lightly w/ 80-100 grit to raise ols surface. Apply diluted coats of new paint in sicession, being sure to fill cracks first w/ a small brush. It will be quite durable. If yoiu nned to, you can sue contatc cment to add anestra piece of dacron in high-wear areas. DO NOT use BDEHR paint of any kind - it stinks!

Mike

> Has anyone used the Hypalon paint sold by Klepper, or Dyson? I am
> restoring a 30 year old Klepper folding double. The rubber skin has
> alligatored along the bottom and I want to re-coat it to get a few more
> years out of it. There is also a new water based elastomeric coating by
> BEHR which I am considering. My concerns are 1. will the new coating stick
> to the old skin, and 2. will it provide a relatively durable surface. I've
> looked at some elastomeric roof coatings but they remain too soft. Thanks.