Re: Using Awlgrip
gelcoat will have a hardtime sticking to awlgrip unless sanded very rough. dont be scared of awlgrip. its no harder to use than car paint. one thing I learned is patience is key and prep is 90% of the job. after mixing the paint for the sprayer make sure to let it sit for about 10 minutes to mix together. do a practice run on something else and get a feel for it.
If you are paint over the same color with the same paint you just need to sand it to 320 and you are done. any repairs will require a little 545 to seal it up and give the paint some bonding surface
first coat very light this is the coat thats going to stick to the primer, once it tacks up real good then the second coat a little thicker than the first and the third coat depending on the temp and humidity 30 to 60 minutes after.
remember awlgrip loves humidity thats why it works so well in florida!
long smooth fluid strokes, make sure you spray past what ever you are spraying then come back you dont get build up at the end of the strokes(just like you do with spray paint)
A good mask is essential.
pratice makes perfect! whats the worst thing that happens is it runs a little and you have to sand it and spray again!
I was scared of the paint at first too. I have more trouble with clear coat for car parts than awlgrip.
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