> 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

Mike, I have also used Hypalon purchased from G. Dyson. It was Ducan brand, made in Canada, white. It's very tough, very flexible, but takes forever to fully cure. For the first six months to a year, my kayak left white smudges on everyting it touched. The catalyst you mentioned is interesting. Did you use it, does it really speed up curing, and where do you get it?

The Hypalon that I used would not be good for a folding boat since it would stick to itself until fully cured. You will have to wait a year, unless you use something to speed up the cure. Once cured, it's amazing stuff.

Rick Rubio