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| Author: | drballard33 [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | painting shore power cord? |
has anyone attempted or have any feedback on painting a shore power cable? The reason I ask is when I bought my new (to me) four winns it came with two power cables in great shape. I had two from my old boat, one I left with the boat and the other I kept leaving me with three cables. I use one with the boat and keep one as a back up on the boat. the third I planned on selling. It is very clean but it is pretty faded. I was thinking about buying some of the spray paint made for the outdoor plastic acrylic furniture and trying that. Any thoughts? |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 2:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
I wouldn't expect any paint to adhere to anything that flexible. I think it would have more value being sold "it is what it is" rather than trying to make it look like something it isn't. I might be wrong, though. |
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| Author: | drballard33 [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 3:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
I have it listed that way, as being worn, it wasnt really to be decietful more to try and make it better looking. I just hate selling something worn, I feel if it can be made to look better for a few bucks why not try. |
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| Author: | Walt [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
There are electrical insulating varnishes that are designed to remain flexible, but also quite expensive. As above, if it is in good (safe) condition, I wouldn't try to cover anything up. |
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| Author: | EvilZ [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
It's used....If someone is willing to buy a used power cord, it probably wont matter that much if it is faded. My $0.02 |
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| Author: | 298VISTA2000 [ Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
drballard33 wrote: I use one with the boat and keep one as a back up on the boat. the third I planned on selling. My 2000 298 Vista takes two 30's. What does your 1999 298 take? If two 30's, keep the 3rd as a spare. If you only take one 50, sell one of your two spares but definitely no paint. |
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| Author: | drballard33 [ Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
298VISTA2000 wrote: drballard33 wrote: I use one with the boat and keep one as a back up on the boat. the third I planned on selling. My 2000 298 Vista takes two 30's. What does your 1999 298 take? If two 30's, keep the 3rd as a spare. If you only take one 50, sell one of your two spares but definitely no paint. It only takes one because I dont have AC/Heat...it was the one option my beautiful 298 didnt have that I wanted. Oh well. It was either the twon 350's and no air/heat, or twin 305's and ac/heat. I am happy with my choice |
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| Author: | jsin [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
Sorry for the old thread revival but wondering if you by chance still have this cord for sale. Just got a slip for my 238 Vista so now I need one and don't want to spend hundreds on a new one. If not, anyone out there know of a cheap source for a new one?? |
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| Author: | drballard33 [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
Unfortunately I sold it pretty quickly. I just left it as it was and did not paint it. sorry but good luck finding one, check ebay and craigslist! |
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| Author: | firecadet613 [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: painting shore power cord? |
West Marine runs a special on a cord every now and then that seems to be a pretty good deal. |
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