My impressions were different. I used the PL Adhesive on the economy fabric and, so far, have been quite impressed. I used the PL on both deck and hull. I thinned it with Mineral Spirits and squeegeed it on, then brushed it smooth (2 coats). Got a smooth finish and it only took 1 quart of Rustoleum to do both hull and deck. Seems very durable but needs more use to be sure.