19 sternrider

[dirtwheelsfl]

Originally Posted by JBASS02

I've been going back through this build and Squidlips and was wondering why you didn't core the hull sides this time around? I'm on the fence trying to decide if I'm going to core mine.

The lips didnt have any knees or structure/support in the back half so it got cored. This one has the bulkheads, console and shelf all giving some structure/support. The deck being so high too really helps. Went back and forth on a shelf on stbd side too but just decided the juice wasnt worth the squeeze.

100% Sandy! U can get the primer sanded out to what u think is perfection, hose it off, looks flawless, then when paint goes on u see all kinds of flaws. Redid the hullsides in awlcraft but theyre good enough, not gonna bother buffing.
Boats all painted now, minus nonskid which im doing today. Inside has a few runs and some peel but it aint a yacht!

[strick]

Originally Posted by dirtwheelsfl

U can get the primer sanded out to what u think is perfection, hose it off, looks flawless, then when paint goes on u see all kinds of flaws. Redid the hullsides in awlcraft but theyre good enough, not gonna bother buffing.
Boats all painted now, minus nonskid which im doing today. Inside has a few runs and some peel but it aint a yacht!

So I've never used Awlcraft...how do you like it? does it even compare to the durability of Awlgrip? what would you say the benefits/pros/cons of either are? been tempted to try Awlcraft because I hear you can repair it easier? I know how Awlgrip is really tough and have been happy with it..can it be wet sanded and buffed?

strick

[Blackfin26]

Just a great build and finish thread. And LOL on "not gonna bother buffing"! You'd need to buff those hull sides with pixie dust and unicorn tails.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Originally Posted by strick

So I've never used Awlcraft...how do you like it? does it even compare to the durability of Awlgrip? what would you say the benefits/pros/cons of either are? been tempted to try Awlcraft because I hear you can repair it easier? I know how Awlgrip is really tough and have been happy with it..can it be wet sanded and buffed?

strick

Ive found that if you look at awlcraft the wrong way you will scratch it lol. You can buff it and whatnot if it didnt come out smooth enough but id rather live with the straight out of the gun finish of awlgrip on the inside of a boat. Hullsides yes use awlcraft for sure.

I find it sprays and lays down a bit "lighter" than awlgrip, and doesnt like to sag as much, even though im thinning the awlcraft 33% and the awlgrip only about 20%. I do think the awlcraft is easier to spray overall, you can really lay it on.

Im not repairing paint nicks thru the life of the boat, im beating it up and repainting in 8 yrs so i like awlgrip better for insides and nonskid.

Ive done a few boats in awlcraft inside and they still arent too beat up years later, but i bet an awlgrip inside would be a good bit less beat up...

Most pro guys i know dont spray much or any awlgrip anymore, its all awlcraft. People still call it an "awlgrip paint job" but its usually awlcraft, cuz they can put an extra coat on and fix any flaws.

I can paint , but im not a painter if yano what i mean!

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by strick

So I've never used Awlcraft...how do you like it? does it even compare to the durability of Awlgrip? what would you say the benefits/pros/cons of either are? been tempted to try Awlcraft because I hear you can repair it easier? I know how Awlgrip is really tough and have been happy with it..can it be wet sanded and buffed?

strick

Many are using Alexseal now.

Not quite as hard as Awlgrip, but easily blended for repair.

Awlcraft is pretty soft.

A friend at Tribute said there a few secrets to shooting Awlgrip.
He likes to start with a dry tack coat and then another and sometimes another.

Then a medium coat followed by heavy.

He said the structure comes from the tack coats and helps to avoid runs.

He said some of his best work is achieved when it is raining outside.

I`ll have to ask why as it caught me off guard.

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

A friend at Tribute said there a few secrets to shooting Awlgrip.
He likes to start with a dry tack coat and then another and sometimes another.

Then a medium coat followed by heavy.

He said the structure comes from the tack coats and helps to avoid runs.

I have heard a few people say this about doing a light tack coat with Awlgrip

[erebus]

Originally Posted by gofastsandman

...He said some of his best work is achieved when it is raining outside.
I`ll have to ask why as it caught me off guard.

Awlgrip loves humidity. Really helps it flow and cure.
Not so good for those of us in New England spraying in a heated shop in February.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by erebus

Awlgrip loves humidity. Really helps it flow and cure.
Not so good for those of us in New England spraying in a heated shop in February.

Brrr.

We had 10 inches of rain in October.

[NoBones]

Hey Chris, just finished up the final touch for your project !!
They shined up real nice.....