awlgrip

[ChattingLil]

Another on the list of new things to learn about: paint.

Nearly fell off the chair when I saw the price of awlgrip.

I know nothing about paint, so yet again, on a steep learning curve. Is it really worth the money and why? Luckily, at the moment 99% of the paintwork is immaculate, but we need to cure a few rust spots around stanchion bases and obviously touch up the paint, so not a lot is needed. We were thinking of changing the colour, but not at the that price!

What's the opinion of using a contrasting paint on the these areas (seeing as they are likely to keep having rust through). Totally naff? What about compatibility of two differnt paints next to each other? I have called a supplier of Awlgrip and am awaiting a return phone call from their tech guy, but I don't expect he'll give me much info or advice on using other products!


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[sailorman]

Another on the list of new things to learn about: paint.

Nearly fell off the chair when I saw the price of awlgrip.

I know nothing about paint, so yet again, on a steep learning curve. Is it really worth the money and why? Luckily, at the moment 99% of the paintwork is immaculate, but we need to cure a few rust spots around stanchion bases and obviously touch up the paint, so not a lot is needed. We were thinking of changing the colour, but not at the that price!

What's the opinion of using a contrasting paint on the these areas (seeing as they are likely to keep having rust through). Totally naff? What about compatibility of two differnt paints next to each other? I have called a supplier of Awlgrip and am awaiting a return phone call from their tech guy, but I don't expect he'll give me much info or advice on using other products!


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JB was sprayed some 14 yrs ago, this was just before re launch a few weeks ago after 3M cleaner polish

ask Foxs about Awlgrip, they are agents

I think this was haul out this year after b13 months afloat

 

[Boathook]

Another on the list of new things to learn about: paint.

Nearly fell off the chair when I saw the price of awlgrip.

I know nothing about paint, so yet again, on a steep learning curve. Is it really worth the money and why? Luckily, at the moment 99% of the paintwork is immaculate, but we need to cure a few rust spots around stanchion bases and obviously touch up the paint, so not a lot is needed. We were thinking of changing the colour, but not at the that price!

What's the opinion of using a contrasting paint on the these areas (seeing as they are likely to keep having rust through). Totally naff? What about compatibility of two differnt paints next to each other? I have called a supplier of Awlgrip and am awaiting a return phone call from their tech guy, but I don't expect he'll give me much info or advice on using other products!


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My hulls were painted with alwgrip a few years ago. It has lasted very well so far except where he fenders constantly rubbed. When the hulls were painted the cost of the paint was a small amount compared with labour.

 

[sailorman]

My hulls were painted with alwgrip a few years ago. It has lasted very well so far except where he fenders constantly rubbed. When the hulls were painted the cost of the paint was a small amount compared with labour.

you used acrylic paint then. my G-Line is as hard as old boots

 

[Tranona]

Looks like a steel boat, so Awlgrip not the best choice - although properly applied it is great on GRP boats. You are probably going to have a constant battle dealing with problems like that in your photo, so guess you need to research the many alternatives available, as well as establish what is currently on there, as this may limit your choice.

 

[TQA]

I owned and maintained an old steel boat for 7 years. in the 90s. I found that a 2 part zinc rich epoxy primer was my friend I used Sherwin Williams.

Then I used any outdoor oil based gloss paint with added sand for the non slip areas.

 

[FWB]

you used acrylic paint then. my G-Line is as hard as old boots

Yes I wish I had had my boat done with Awlgrip,G-Line,instead of Awlcraft, Acrylic.
It looked great five years ago but not so great now. Great finish when it was done...