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[GlennCauley]

I had a fun time with the EZ Line.  It installs easily and CA glue works very well.

To mimic steel wire, I loaded up a small paint brush with MM Acryl "Steel" acrylic paint, and painted the EZ Line.  Voila!   Steel cable.

Then I had the brilliant idea to paint another section of EZ Line the hull colour (Schlickgrau).
So I loaded up the paint brush with Colour Coats "Schlickgrau" enamel paint and applied it.  The result was almost comical... the moment I applied the paint, the EZ Line sagged dramatically as the enamel paint attacked the rubber EZ Line.  Oops!    Back to using MM Acryl again.   


Here is information on EZ Line:  http://misc.kitreview.com/tools/ezlinereviewbg_1.htm

[Rokket]

I bought some for my boat, experimented, and liked it. But I ended up using hairless thread. So you found it no problem otherwise?

Since the lines were coated with that black preserver I think, I was going to leave mine the black rubber, but I was scared playing with it...

[GlennCauley]

I bought some for my boat, experimented, and liked it. But I ended up using hairless thread. So you found it no problem otherwise?

Since the lines were coated with that black preserver I think, I was going to leave mine the black rubber, but I was scared playing with it...

Nope, had no problems other than what happened when I applied enamel paint.  It's really resilient stuff, keeps its tension well.  I only put a mild amount of tension on mine.  The EZ Line sagged a tiny tiny bit when I applied the MM Acryl paint, but then when it dried the line tightened up again.

[Rokket]

Hmm, good to know. I love first hand reviews

[Greif]

Fantastic work Glenn!  I followed your build on your blog.  You put a lot of time and effort into the build and it shows.  Exceptional work!

Ernest