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Color Chart
Application Instructions
General: The primed surface must be clean and dry. Achieving maximum
gloss and distinction of image requires the primer be smooth sanded with 320
grit paper before topcoat application. Using a contrasting mist coat of lacquer
primer as a “guide coat” is recommended. Smooth sanding until all the “guide
coat” is removed indicates a texture free surface.
Three coats are recommended for spray applications.
Spray application: Apply a light, smooth, slightly wet tack coat to the
surface. Allow tack coat to “flash off” 15- 45 minutes. Allow the second coat to
“flash off” 30-45 minutes until only slightly tacky before applying the third
coat. Coats two and three are not “full, wet” coats. The second coat is a
slightly heavy tack coat with the third coat just wet enough to obtain full hide
(opacity) or color coverage. More than 3 coats may be required to achieve full
hide (opacity) or color coverage.
Surface Preparation
Best results are achieved when sprayed over properly prepared AWLGRIP 545
Epoxy Primer. May be applied directly over some existing finishes. The existing
finish must be sound, tightly adhered to the substrate, and chemically
compatible with AWLCRAFT 2000
Mixing & Reduction
Spray: Mix by volume two parts AWLCRAFT 2000 Topcoat Base Component
with one part AWLCAT #2/G3010 Spray Converter to a smooth, homogenous mixture.
Reducer addition level required to achieve 14 seconds viscosity (DIN4 or
equivalent) varies color to color. For standard conventional spray application
this can be attained by adding up to 25% reducer using the correct spray
reducer(s) appropriate for conditions. For example, if a 25% reduction is used,
overall mix is 2:1:¾ by volume (8 oz. Base, 4 oz. G3010, 3 oz. Reducer).
Clear coats and painting in high temperature conditions may require additional
reduction.
Maintenance
It is difficult for dirt grime and grease to adhere to an Awlgrip, Awlcraft
2000 or Awlgrip HS Topcoat. However, over time, a build up of dirt, grease and
other contaminants can cause the finish to appear dull. Maintain your topcoats
with Awlwash/Awlcare - some tips on maintaining your boat's natural beauty.
The mirror-like gloss can be easily maintained by following these simple rules.
Do:
1. Wash the surface regularly with Awlwash 73234 and water. Regular cleaning
will avoid build up which can slowly attack the topcoat, prematurely ageing the
coating.
2. Awlgrip and Awlgrip HS only: Solvents such as Awlprep T0008, Awlprep
Plus T0115, toluene, laquer thinner, M.E.K., acetone or kerosene may be used to
soften or remove heavy build ups of grease and grime, felt tip markings or spray
paint on the topcoat.
Awlcraft 2000 only: Use only mild solvents to remove stubborn stains.
Awlprep T0008, mineral spirits, xylene, kerosene and diesel fuel are acceptable
for use on Awlcraft 2000.
For Awlgrip, Awlcraft 2000 and Awlgrip HS: Apply solvents with soft clean
cloths. Wipe up solvent quickly. Do not allow solvent to dry on the surface or
puddle and soak into the surface. Wash these areas with mild detergent and water
to remove solvent residue.
3. Always thoroughly rinse all surfaces with fresh water after cleaning with
detergents or solvents. Latent solvent residue can attack the topcoat, while
detergent residue will attract dirt.
4. Use distilled white vinegar and hot water to remove stubborn salt stains.
5. Use Awlcare 73240 by hand only to remove stubborn diesel soot stains.
Do Not:
1. Do not wax.
General: Wax build up ages and yellows very rapidly, creating the need to
maintain the wax and causing the topcoat to appear yellow. Wax build up also
collects dirt, increasing maintenance.
Awlgrip Only: Waxing with a wax which contains no abrasives or cleaners
will probably not hurt the surface, but at the same time offers no benefit.
Regular waxing will not increase the life of an Awlgrip Finish. Wax can
temporarily restore the gloss to small scuffs, scrapes, scratches. Sometimes
allowing the postponement of repairs or repairing until a convenient time.
Awlcraft 2000 Only: Waxing will help maintain the gloss on Awlcraft 2000
finishes, especially those which have been buffed or polished. Remember waxing
leads to having to maintain the wax.
Do not wax areas unless they are dull or hazed.
2. Do not use abrasives, scratch pads or polishing compounds. Scratching the
surface gives dirt a place to cling while wearing out the resin layer. Using
abrasives of any kind will reduce the overall life of the finish and voids the
Awlgrip Limited Warranty.
3. Do not allow contact between the Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS or Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat
and teak cleaners. Most teak cleaners contain acids or caustic agents that stain
and discolor an Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS or Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat.
4. Do not use strong solvents (e.g. lacquer thinner, M.E.K., acetone) to clean
Awlcraft 2000, Awlbrite Clear or Awlspar Varnish.
5. Do not allow wet equipment (e.g. seat cushions, coils of line, sails, sail
covers, coolers) to trap and hold moisture against Awlgrip Topcoats. This
condition can result in blistering or delamination of the Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS or
Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat.
6. Do not use acrylic †Teflon® coatings over an Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS or Awlcraft
2000 Finish. Use of these coatings void the Awlgrip Limited Warranty.
7. Do not “shrink wrap” or tightly bind Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS or Awlcraft 2000
Topcoat surfaces with plastic wrappings.
When tarping a boat for storage, the cover system should be ventilated to allow
the coating system to “breathe”. Covers and tarps, whether synthetic or natural
fiber, should not be pulled tight to surfaces painted with Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS
or Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat. This condition can trap and hold moisture on the
surface and may result in loss of gloss, blistering or delaminating of the
topcoat.
Caution should also be used to ensure that the tarp does not chafe against the
Awlgrip, Awlgrip HS or Awlcraft 2000 surface. Such chafing, especially when
accompanied by airborne dirt, can abrade the surface and cause premature loss of
gloss.
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