Whitelighter
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It looks sprayed on - wonder if it is the same process?
Prinz go for Sealine colour scheme
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It looks sprayed on - wonder if it is the same process?
Kipper
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I think it looks pretty good on the page at least. How do you think it will wear tho and how easy will it be to repair if damaged or our we not supposed to worry about that
powerskipper
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well the sc38 has had a couple of scrapes and bumps due to the fact she has been to nearly every international boat show and they have repaired them, you can't see where either. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Whitelighter
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well the sc38 has had a couple of scrapes and bumps due to the fact she has been to nearly every international boat show and they have repaired them, you can't see where either. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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ah yes, but at what cost? As an owner, you don't want to get the SL paint tem out everytime you cock up berthing
well the sc38 has had a couple of scrapes and bumps due to the fact she has been to nearly every international boat show and they have repaired them, you can't see where either. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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ah yes, but at what cost? As an owner, you don't want to get the SL paint tem out everytime you cock up berthing
Kipper
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Yes it is hard enough to get a match on white gel coat sometimes, still if it is sprayed it will be easier than re gelling
DAKA
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If this is brand new and the bottom part is white it should shine as fresh out the mould.
Why does the bottom look as if it is covered in dust and looks like it has been sanded down ?
It could be explained if the spray rails/ chines have been modified or repaired.
This is odd and for a brand new boat I think I would want an explanation from sealine before I bought it.
I thought antifoul primer went straight onto gel without sanding.
Could just be a poor photo of course.
Why does the bottom look as if it is covered in dust and looks like it has been sanded down ?
It could be explained if the spray rails/ chines have been modified or repaired.
This is odd and for a brand new boat I think I would want an explanation from sealine before I bought it.
I thought antifoul primer went straight onto gel without sanding.
Could just be a poor photo of course.
Whitelighter
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It's not a sealine, it is a Prinz 54 Coupe (or rather, the bottom half of one).
Maybe they spray the whole thing, then sand back the bottom bit for the AF?
I don't know is the answer - I am just guessing
Maybe they spray the whole thing, then sand back the bottom bit for the AF?
I don't know is the answer - I am just guessing
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Deleted User YDKXO
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Surely it's sprayed as the portholes are covered? I guess they don't care about spraying over the bottom of the hull as they'll produce a tidy boot line with the antifoul paint. Not a colour combination that I'd go for, I have to say
powerboats
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It was perhaps unfortunate that the colour scheme on this boat is the same as the Sealine at London. I don't know what paint was used on the Sealine (I remember reading a suggestion it was automotive paint, but I stand to be corrected), but this is Awlcraft 2000 which is a 2-part acrylic urethane topcoat. It is not cheap but does give an excellent finish.
More information can be found here:
http://www.awlgrip.com/Datasheets/AWLCRAFT%202000%20ACRYLIC%20URETHANE%20TOPCOAT.pdf
It is possible to have the 54 Coupe with a plain white gelcoat finish if preferred. All the marketing we have done has been with a two-tone silver/grey metallic paint finish and this seems to be attractive to people.
I was discussing the repair process with a well known UK boat repairer recently, who is working with Awlcraft on a regular basis and his opinion was that it is no more difficult to make a repair than with gelcoat, in fact it can be easier, particularly where coloured gelcoats are difficult to repair as they can pinhole when being polished out.
Obviously it is a matter of personal preference, but I can say having a glance through the Awlcraft colour chart does get the imagination going!
More information can be found here:
http://www.awlgrip.com/Datasheets/AWLCRAFT%202000%20ACRYLIC%20URETHANE%20TOPCOAT.pdf
It is possible to have the 54 Coupe with a plain white gelcoat finish if preferred. All the marketing we have done has been with a two-tone silver/grey metallic paint finish and this seems to be attractive to people.
I was discussing the repair process with a well known UK boat repairer recently, who is working with Awlcraft on a regular basis and his opinion was that it is no more difficult to make a repair than with gelcoat, in fact it can be easier, particularly where coloured gelcoats are difficult to repair as they can pinhole when being polished out.
Obviously it is a matter of personal preference, but I can say having a glance through the Awlcraft colour chart does get the imagination going!
rickp
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Out of interest, why Awlcraft 2000 rather than the more traditional Awlgrip? I am aware of the differences - just interested in your reasoning..
Rick
Rick
powerboats
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I am advised that the Awlcraft 2000 has a far superior finish for metallic colours than the standard Awlgrip.
To achieve the high grade finish in the paint involves fairing and apparently the process with the Awlcraft means you don't see the sanding marks in the paint.
I am not a paint specialist, but the guys at the factory have spent so much time on this aspect of the production to ensure the best finish is achieved.
To achieve the high grade finish in the paint involves fairing and apparently the process with the Awlcraft means you don't see the sanding marks in the paint.
I am not a paint specialist, but the guys at the factory have spent so much time on this aspect of the production to ensure the best finish is achieved.