How to Paint a Narpa Kayak

The Necky Narpa is a touring sea kayak. Necky makes the Narpa from roto-molded plastic. Narpa base colors are engrained in the plastic, not on the surface. Painting these plastic kayaks requires a special paint that adheres to the plastic surface. Krylon offers a spray paint designed to stick to surfaces like the roto-molded plastic Narpa. Work in a well ventilated area when using the paints, as the fumes may lead to dizziness.

Things You'll Need

  • Stencils
  • Newspapers
  • Painting tape
  • Two work horses
  • Mask
  • Gloves
  • Safety goggles
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set two workhorses six feet apart and place the Narpa on the horses.

    • 2

      Tape any stencils or patterns to the kayak with tape; tape newspapers to parts of the kayak you do not wish to paint.

    • 3

      Put on gloves, goggles and a mask and thoroughly shake cans of Fusion paint. Apply the paint to the stencils, or if painting the whole boat, spray on a first coat. Give the paint time to dry.

    • 4

      Pull the stencils off, along with the newspapers. If painting a camouflage or multi-color design, place the new stencils in position, tape them down and spray the new colors. If giving the kayak a solid color, give it a second coat and give the paint time to dry.

    • 5

      Remove the stencils and newspapers when the paint is dry.