David

The boat was painted in the spring, so luckily I have not. The email for
the factory is [email protected]. Great guy. He will give you the
honest answer.


Joel



On Mon, Oct 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM David Knecht via CnC-List <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Joel- Have you actually tried to repair Awlcraft paint?  I have some
> dings I was thinking to try to repair and it did not look easy to do.  It
> turns out that Awlgrip sells a repair kit for both Awlcraft (the paint is
> Awlcraft 2000) and Awlgrip and they no longer distinguish them in terms of
> repairability.  They told me they are all repairable, but that it was not a
> DIY job.  They don't have any repair guidance on their web site and the
> tech person recommended hiring a professional, especially for colored paint
> like I have.  Dave
>
> Awlgrip Repair - Finishes - Awlgrip
> <https://www.awlgrip.com/north-america/products/finishes/awlgrip-repair#overview>
> awlgrip.com
> <https://www.awlgrip.com/north-america/products/finishes/awlgrip-repair#overview>
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> <https://www.awlgrip.com/north-america/products/finishes/awlgrip-repair#overview>
> <https://www.awlgrip.com/north-america/products/finishes/awlgrip-repair#overview>
>
> David Knecht
> S/V Aries
> 1990 C&C 34+
> New London, CT
>
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>
> On Oct 25, 2025, at 6:58 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
> Awlcraft 3000 is Azko Nobel latest paint. It can be repaired. The factory
> rep recommended it over Awlgrip even for professional use.
>
> I’m very happy with it.
>
> Joel
>
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM Brian Davis via CnC-List <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Absolutely correct. Awlgrip works well and preparations is the key. I did
>> Nina in the same fashion.  If youre on Instagram my ID is:  nina1980cc  I
>> documented the bottom job and hull at the same time. Roll n tip is an art.
>>
>>
>> Brian W Davis Consulting Inc.
>> (954) 892-1128
>> *LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-w-davis-inc>*
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Oct 25, 2025, 6:39 PM Andrew Burton via CnC-List <
>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>> I’d say paint is your best choice. If you’re a DIY-er, then Awl Grip is
>>> very easy to work with. It’s all about the prep, then you can roll and tip
>>> and it will look sprayed from 6’ away.
>>> Andy
>>>
>>> Andrew Burton
>>> 26 Beacon Hill
>>> Newport, RI
>>> USA    02840
>>>
>>> http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/
>>> +401 965-5260
>>>
>>> On Oct 25, 2025, at 18:36, Peter W. via CnC-List <[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Janet, Hi,
>>> I know your dilemma.  I have a 30 C&C, Flag Blue hull, with years of
>>> Polyglow on it.  When I bought the boat, the gelcoat was near "dead", and
>>> PolyGlow did bring it back.  That said, a good paint job in my area starts
>>> at $600 to$700 a foot, and
>>> while I am tempted to attempt DIY painting, the fact that I have no
>>> climate control capability keeps me using Poly.
>>> Sorry I don't have better info for you.
>>> Good Luck!
>>> Pete W.
>>> Siren Song
>>> C&C 30 II
>>> Irvington, Va.
>>>
>>> On Sat, Oct 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM Janet Schilling via CnC-List <
>>> [email protected]> wrote:
>>>
>>>> The hull (above waterline) on my 30’ 1980 C&C MKI doesn’t look good.
>>>> It’s had Polyglow coatings that have been stripped off (with floor
>>>> stripper) and reapplied in the past. Any suggestions going forward? Strip
>>>> again? Something else? TIA.
>>>>
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