I used Awlcraft 2000 for the hull and the decks. I had already decided to use it after talking to the Alexseal rep (good stuff, same as Awlcraft 2000) and when conferring with my painter he said that that was they only shot Awlcraft on new builds and repairs. Another former professional painter from Zimmerman Marine preferred it.
I’ve been able do some buffing of areas with a bit of orange peel. Repairability was tops on my list both because I was going to be doing the painting and because I run into things. Often... As far as it not being as “beautiful” as Awlgrip, well, I’m fairly certain that no-one can tell the difference between well-done Awlcraft and Awlgrip. Maybe a professional. Best, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > On Sep 10, 2017, at 8:53 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > There is also Awlcraft 2000 which is a "softer", more easily repaired version > of Awlgrip. I had Touche' painted with Awlcraft in 2011. Still looks great. > Still getting compliments. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Sun, Sep 10, 2017 at 7:40 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Awlgrip is the original paint which is beautiful because it has a color and > clear coat in the same application. The color settles and the clear comes to > the surface. This makes for the brilliant, long lasting shine. The problem > comes when repairs are required. In order to repair a damaged area the > border between old and nem needs to be feathered in. This creates a halo > around the damaged area and is caused by the separate layers of clear and > color. The company insists that only their soap is formulated to prevent > damaging the finish. They also insist that any amount of > polishing/buffing/sanding/or waxing will cause damage to the paint, > subsequently hold dirt and look dull. > > Awlgrip has come out with a newer product called Awlgrip 2000 and it doesn't > have the separate clear and color parts. It isn't quite as beautiful when > new but it is easier to repair. I'm not sure about polishing. > > There is a second company which was recommended to me by a boat yard called > Alex Seal. They said that it looks and works almost exactly like Awlgrip > 2000 but is cheaper. They pointed to what looked like a new travel lift and > said they had rebuilt it 5 years ago and that it was a 20 year old lift. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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