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Fixing scratches in Awlgrip
Hi Frank,
I've applied Imron successfully with my spray rig on several occasions, and I suspect applying Awlgrip is similar. I have a Binks gun with a pressure pot, as well as HVLP guns, gravity feed guns, touchup guns, and even airless. Oh yes, I've got an air brush with a compressor also . The PO painted the boat himself (rolled and tipped it with Awlgrip), and although it looks really good from ten feet away, it is not a professional quality finish when viewed close up. Additionally, the finish--which is less than two months old--has two very visible dock rash scratches which are six to eight feet long (sigh). The good news is that because it was painted so recently, I stand a more than decent chance of getting a good color match. Right now I'm just studying the issue, because there are other things on the boat that will have priority for a while--thru hulls, standing rig, electrical wiring, sanitation, etc., but I might bring my touch up gun and a compressor down and do an experiment at the dock. If I get a calm day, I can pretty much guarantee no overspray with the touch up gun. My experience with Imron is that it is tough to wetsand. Don W. Frank Boettcher wrote: Awlgrip (catalyzed polyurethane) is no more difficult to apply than any good automotive finish. The problem is getting the perfect color match. If you have or can get the mix formula and the finish isn't faded, the battle is 90 percent won. For small scratches I would wet sand them out and use an air brush or small touch up gun. Or if you have a friend who is in the auto body or car restoration business, get them to help you. Just follow the safety info with regard to respiratory protection. It is fairly potent stuff. Frank |
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Don W wrote:
Hi Frank, I've applied Imron successfully with my spray rig on several occasions, and I suspect applying Awlgrip is similar. I have a Binks gun with a pressure pot, as well as HVLP guns, gravity feed guns, touchup guns, and even airless. Oh yes, I've got an air brush with a compressor also . The PO painted the boat himself (rolled and tipped it with Awlgrip), and although it looks really good from ten feet away, it is not a professional quality finish when viewed close up. Additionally, the finish--which is less than two months old--has two very visible dock rash scratches which are six to eight feet long (sigh). The good news is that because it was painted so recently, I stand a more than decent chance of getting a good color match. Right now I'm just studying the issue, because there are other things on the boat that will have priority for a while--thru hulls, standing rig, electrical wiring, sanitation, etc., but I might bring my touch up gun and a compressor down and do an experiment at the dock. If I get a calm day, I can pretty much guarantee no overspray with the touch up gun. My experience with Imron is that it is tough to wetsand. Don W. Frank Boettcher wrote: Awlgrip (catalyzed polyurethane) is no more difficult to apply than any good automotive finish. The problem is getting the perfect color match. If you have or can get the mix formula and the finish isn't faded, the battle is 90 percent won. For small scratches I would wet sand them out and use an air brush or small touch up gun. Or if you have a friend who is in the auto body or car restoration business, get them to help you. Just follow the safety info with regard to respiratory protection. It is fairly potent stuff. Frank I have a boat with an old Awlgrip finish and am pondering my next move and am intrigued with your comments about gelcoat. From your experience, what options do I have, if any, regarding.....gelcoat, Awlgrip, etc.... ? And, which do you recommend and why ? Appreciatively, Courtney |
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Fixing scratches in Awlgrip
If your boat has already had an awlgrip finish, your best bet is to
continue with Awlgrip. Awlgrip is not compatible with any other finishes. In order to obtain a different finish you would have to have your boat stripped down first. This will be costly and should be done professionally. To keep expenses down and aggrevation, I would paint the boat with Awlgrip. If you have never painted a boat or are unfamiliar with Awlgrip, than I would recommend having it done professionally. If you have painted a boat and are somewhat familiar with Awlgrip, than I would recommend rolling and tipping. I would never recommend that you spray Awlgrip your self. It is extremely dangerous to your health when you spray. Even when rolling and tipping you should always wear gloves and a respirator. |
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Fixing scratches in Awlgrip
Courtney Thomas wrote:
Hi Courtney, Unfortunately I don't have any experience with Awlgrip except for now owning a boat that has been painted with it. I believe that you would have to remove the Awlgrip if you wanted to apply new gelcoat. Don W. Don W wrote: Hi Frank, I've applied Imron successfully with my spray rig on several occasions, and I suspect applying Awlgrip is similar. I have a Binks gun with a pressure pot, as well as HVLP guns, gravity feed guns, touchup guns, and even airless. Oh yes, I've got an air brush with a compressor also . Don W. Frank Boettcher wrote: Awlgrip (catalyzed polyurethane) is no more difficult to apply than any good automotive finish. The problem is getting the perfect color match. If you have or can get the mix formula and the finish isn't faded, the battle is 90 percent won. For small scratches I would wet sand them out and use an air brush or small touch up gun. Or if you have a friend who is in the auto body or car restoration business, get them to help you. Just follow the safety info with regard to respiratory protection. It is fairly potent stuff. Frank I have a boat with an old Awlgrip finish and am pondering my next move and am intrigued with your comments about gelcoat. From your experience, what options do I have, if any, regarding.....gelcoat, Awlgrip, etc.... ? And, which do you recommend and why ? Appreciatively, Courtney |
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