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Post by larkboy on Jan 18, 2017 22:22:59 GMT
Had this bookmarked as the boat's in for blacking this year and I liked the sound of it. Clicked on it and the site's gone, did a Google search and the only references to it are on forums. It would seem the company/product no longer exists unless anyone else knows different?
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Post by peterboat on Jan 19, 2017 14:08:07 GMT
Thats a blow as i did mine last year with it very easy to apply looks good and very resistant to diesel [ not that it matters as I have zinger below it] I can honestly say it was the easiest blacking I have ever done I have his number somewhere so will give him a call. Also the stuff was made in the Northeast I think I have that address as well will look for it
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Post by quaysider on Jan 19, 2017 16:34:38 GMT
Thats a blow as i did mine last year with it very easy to apply looks good and very resistant to diesel [ not that it matters as I have zinger below it] I can honestly say it was the easiest blacking I have ever done I have his number somewhere so will give him a call. Also the stuff was made in the Northeast I think I have that address as well will look for it IF you do have contact details, I'd appreciate them too - I was planning to use it in the spring. |
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Post by naughtyfox on Jan 19, 2017 17:00:40 GMT
Well, there's mystery! Boom and Bust all in an afternoon! Keelblack RIP?
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Post by larkboy on Jan 19, 2017 18:11:29 GMT
Contact details would be great if you could supply them Peter as I really wanted to use it...🙂
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Post by naughtyfox on Jan 19, 2017 18:41:16 GMT
yes, get a move on! 4 hours and still waiting...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2017 19:07:18 GMT
At the time of writing this (January 13th 2017) the KEELBLACK website is down temporarily but the suppliers can be contacted either by phone 0333 405 4045 (they answer the phone more or less 24/7 )or via email at info@keelblack.com www.wyeinvader.uk/offsite-2/2017page/ |
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Post by Jim on Jan 22, 2017 14:41:49 GMT
Interesting, mine is due, sent info request by email.
There was a bitumen/roofing materials factory 200m from my house with an open view of 3 huge silos full of white spirit, bitumen etc in the yard. I used to wonder what would happen if....
It did, hell of a bang, house shook, black smoke and flames going up 1/2 a mile, that was 4 years ago, they have just finished building houses on the site of the old mill.
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Post by naughtyfox on Jan 22, 2017 15:01:33 GMT
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Post by Jim on Jan 22, 2017 15:11:34 GMT
The bomb fell about 1/4 mile from my mooring then. The railway fire I remember, seeing the smoke stacks going up. I was away after they had finished repairing the tunnel so didn't get to walk through on the open day. Apparently the engineering bricks were so strong that they just sintered, glazed on the surface and didn't need replacing. I remember seeing partially melted petrol tankers in the railway yard in Todmorden, looked like hand squashed coke cans. |
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Post by peterboat on Jan 22, 2017 16:29:19 GMT
yes, get a move on! 4 hours and still waiting... I do have a life Foxy and so much to do I dont know where to start |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 16:46:15 GMT
yes, get a move on! 4 hours and still waiting... I do have a life Foxy and so much to do I dont know where to start Speaking of which, how's that Aquafibre coming along? |
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Post by Jim on Jan 22, 2017 18:40:13 GMT
Keelboat alive and kicking, got a prompt and informative reply to my email
Thanks for the enquiry. The failed website is a bit of b….r however it should be back up this week after being terminally hacked. Bring back the carrier pigeon.
A 35 footer will need just 2 x 5 litres for 3 coats on the sides(chine to gunnel but NOT the bottom - you’d need 3 x 5 litres total for that)
I attach the Guidance for Use sheet , Tech and Safety data sheets, Environmental statement and a FAQ which covers most of what new users ask. There are case studies on the website but I can send these as well if you wish. We have had nothing but praise for the product since we fully launched it at Crick last year. The product has been in use on canals for 4 years with the test user buying more each year (he is a commercial barge owner who docks annually).
It has been applied to about a hundred boats so far all with good results except one who failed to follow the instructions and one which we pulled out after a year showed no wear at all and was a doddle to clean off before we re-immersed it.
The big advantages are
· It is very easy and fast to apply,
· Quick to dry (IF you put it on thinly)
· It goes onto damp steel so no dehumidifying or steel-drying issues
· It resists weed growth (the ducks HATE it) and deters freshwater molluscs
· It’s a lot cheaper than Intertuf and should last longer (accelerated wear tests show that it should last longer than 2-pack epoxy)
Coverage is 9 sqm / 1 litre (your vessel will be about 20 sqm x 3 coats = 60 sqm)
It goes over everything (so far we haven’t found any product it doesn’t stick to)
It WONT peel or flake but if it comes off it will be because the substrate was not properly adhered pot the hull/ steel so careful preparation on the first application is very important.
If applied thinly you can overcoat within 30 minutes so you can get three coats on in a day which should save you time and money. BUT you MUST let it cure – in the winter/ spring if the weather is damp (high humidity) you will need to keep the hull out of the water for a good 48 hours.
If you have rust, treat it with Fertan (used by BMW and Mercedes on all their cars) – we sell it as cheaply as anyone but you can get it on ebay and its terrific stuff.
Very happy to chat any of this through with you
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Post by peterboat on Jan 23, 2017 0:38:52 GMT
I do have a life Foxy and so much to do I dont know where to start Speaking of which, how's that Aquafibre coming along? Injectors reconned the other day which has stopped the diesel in water, waiting for gaskets from ASAP then its more of the same |
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Post by peterboat on Jan 23, 2017 0:46:30 GMT
Keelboat alive and kicking, got a prompt and informative reply to my email Thanks for the enquiry. The failed website is a bit of b….r however it should be back up this week after being terminally hacked. Bring back the carrier pigeon. A 35 footer will need just 2 x 5 litres for 3 coats on the sides(chine to gunnel but NOT the bottom - you’d need 3 x 5 litres total for that) I attach the Guidance for Use sheet , Tech and Safety data sheets, Environmental statement and a FAQ which covers most of what new users ask. There are case studies on the website but I can send these as well if you wish. We have had nothing but praise for the product since we fully launched it at Crick last year. The product has been in use on canals for 4 years with the test user buying more each year (he is a commercial barge owner who docks annually). It has been applied to about a hundred boats so far all with good results except one who failed to follow the instructions and one which we pulled out after a year showed no wear at all and was a doddle to clean off before we re-immersed it. The big advantages are · It is very easy and fast to apply, · Quick to dry (IF you put it on thinly) · It goes onto damp steel so no dehumidifying or steel-drying issues · It resists weed growth (the ducks HATE it) and deters freshwater molluscs · It’s a lot cheaper than Intertuf and should last longer (accelerated wear tests show that it should last longer than 2-pack epoxy) Coverage is 9 sqm / 1 litre (your vessel will be about 20 sqm x 3 coats = 60 sqm) It goes over everything (so far we haven’t found any product it doesn’t stick to) It WONT peel or flake but if it comes off it will be because the substrate was not properly adhered pot the hull/ steel so careful preparation on the first application is very important. If applied thinly you can overcoat within 30 minutes so you can get three coats on in a day which should save you time and money. BUT you MUST let it cure – in the winter/ spring if the weather is damp (high humidity) you will need to keep the hull out of the water for a good 48 hours. If you have rust, treat it with Fertan (used by BMW and Mercedes on all their cars) – we sell it as cheaply as anyone but you can get it on ebay and its terrific stuff. Very happy to chat any of this through with you Hi Jim two of us did our boats with it, application is with short bristle wide brushes the cheaper the better. If the sun is shinning on it the brushes will be solid in minutes [it dries that fast] My boat was a an easy job as it was just to overcoat zinger blacking that had gone silver, Johns boat was heavily corroded it really covered it well getting into all the pits. It dries hard really hard, I cannot praise it high enough 20 litres covered two widebeams 3 times nice finish as well so enjoy the easiest blacking you will ever do. |
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