19 sternrider

[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.

[dirtwheelsfl]

Weather been terrible but shes all painted

Untitled by dirtwheelsfl, on Flickr

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[uncleboo]

Outstanding! She's absolutely beautiful!

[erebus]

Did you end up making your own hatch for the gas fill? I remember earlier you were using an armstrong hatch.
I love the arrow detail in the non-skid for orientation!

[steel686]

“....but it ain’t a yacht.” If this is sitting next to a $1.5M quad powered CC at FLIBS you know which one we’re pouring over. Just awesome!

[dirtwheelsfl]

Originally Posted by erebus

Did you end up making your own hatch for the gas fill? I remember earlier you were using an armstrong hatch.
I love the arrow detail in the non-skid for orientation!

Man i just couldnt bring myself to use it! I did have a version with a center recessed bolt to turn and tighten a carbon arm thing i made but the tight clearance with the tank just didnt let it work...

The flange nor the hatch are a perfect circle so i found the way it fit best lol

[strick]

Thanks for the info on awlcraft...I was seeing a bigger selection of Awlcraft on the shelves vs Awlgrip and was wondering why...boat looks amazing as usual..

strick

[DonV]

Strick is correct!! amazing as usual!!! Just really nice detailed work, way, way above my pay grade