awlgrip

rugman · 02-28-2008, 05:41 PM

anyone here have awlgrip spraying experience.last year i rolled and tipped my boat fighting lady yellow came out ok but im not happy.this spring im sanding then spraying the 545 primer then shooting awlcraft 2000. my question what type of gun did you use and what air pressure and how many coats did you apply.did you sand betweencoats thanks

Rboats · 02-29-2008, 10:24 AM

I've done a little spraying, and my prefered gun is a SataJet gravity feed HVLP. Not a cheap tool, and certainly not critical to a decent finish.
Tip size is important, generally speaking 1.3 or 1.4 is good. And air pressure will change slightly based on conditions, and tip size. 3 or 4 coats works, based on how heavily you've laid it down per coat.
My recommendation would be to get some test panels and do some experimenting.
Awlgrip can be temperimental stuff(it likes correct temp), but I love it.

Based on how comfortable you feel doing the shooting, it may be a good idea to make nice w/ a gun hand. An ice cold 30pack works very well in lubricating the wheels of negotiation at the local body/ boat shop, especially if all he has to do is show up & shoot.
I've shot many a boat for 12cold beers, a sammidge( they're always my first contingency!

),and a few bucks!

flatbottom · 02-29-2008, 10:34 AM

I have never sprayed awlgrip but I have sprayed lacquer on vertical surfaces. Do you mist the surface and wait for a tac....then coat to prevent runs/sags. What are the tac times ???

Mirage36 · 02-29-2008, 02:00 PM

Did the deck on my boat turned out great. Did the sides (vertical) and had to redo roller/tip method and turned out OK but not great. I should have paid a body shop guy to spray it like Rboats suggested.

Rboats · 02-29-2008, 02:13 PM

Sorry, yes, wait between coats.
Tack time will vary w/ temp, but I wait until I can touch the masking and it'll still easily fingerprint, but not stick much at all to the finger.

My recommendation would also be to go light on the coats. A beginner may not want to get it done in 3 coats. You'll probably end up w/ runs.

Yup Flat, I usually go light on my first 2 coats. Then a medium 3rd, and a fairly heavy fourth (that's the one that'll getcha!).

It's been a long time since I've sprayed, but I've actually got 2 hustles lined up right now! Can't hunt or fish this time of year, might as well make some dollars!!
dolla dolla bill yall!

bubbie crown · 03-04-2008, 10:32 PM

Awlgrip/U.S. paint/Azko Noble has a blue booklet known as the bible to many. You get yourself one of these and it will answer all of your questions. Well maybe not all of your questions.

Sensei · 03-05-2008, 08:09 AM

US paints/awlgrip has a application guide you can download on line from the website. It has paint gun and tip sizes and a lot of usefull info. I personally like standard awlgrip because it is a harder finish when dry and I think looks better longer then the 2000. If you spray get a good respirator with a face piece covering your eyes, Ive seen guys spray with a rag over their face and thats just being stupid.

Captain Jay Kavanagh · 03-05-2008, 08:12 AM

Just take it to bubbie and let him spray it.

that's what I do.

Capt.Troy Crane · 03-05-2008, 08:43 AM

I'll second the Bible Bubbie, loads of info in there. If you are going to spray with Awlgrip you need to read it FIRST!!!!

Just my opinion,

Troy

cdail28590 · 03-05-2008, 11:02 AM

Captain Jay, I assume you take your boat to Wancheese to get it sprayed. Do you know what they charge to spray? Do they charge by the foot or what?

02-28-2008, 05:41 PM	#1
rugman I just got squirted with ballyhoo poop Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mide.llsboro Posts: 43 Credits: 1,368.5 Occupation: marine tech	awlgrip anyone here have awlgrip spraying experience.last year i rolled and tipped my boat fighting lady yellow came out ok but im not happy.this spring im sanding then spraying the 545 primer then shooting awlcraft 2000. my question what type of gun did you use and what air pressure and how many coats did you apply.did you sand betweencoats thanks

02-29-2008, 10:34 AM	#3
flatbottom Fish the Edge Team Sportfishermen.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 8,096 Credits: 18,155.5 Boat: 232 center console Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: off the shot gun Occupation: jackleg	I have never sprayed awlgrip but I have sprayed lacquer on vertical surfaces. Do you mist the surface and wait for a tac....then coat to prevent runs/sags. What are the tac times ??? __________________ New Rules To Live By Don’t invade Russia in the winter, and don’t conduct a short raid on Goldman Sachs when the former CEO is the Treasury Secretary.

02-29-2008, 02:00 PM	#4
Mirage36 I use a green machine Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IR Delaware Posts: 206 Credits: 1,221.5 Occupation: Self Employed	Did the deck on my boat turned out great. Did the sides (vertical) and had to redo roller/tip method and turned out OK but not great. I should have paid a body shop guy to spray it like Rboats suggested. __________________ Rob aka RM2 Owner of 36' Mirage Mate Dana Lynn Charters 46' Carman Custom Walkaround Member Indian River Captains Assoc

03-04-2008, 10:32 PM	#6
bubbie crown I am a tackle Ho Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 17 Credits: 1,215.2	bible Awlgrip/U.S. paint/Azko Noble has a blue booklet known as the bible to many. You get yourself one of these and it will answer all of your questions. Well maybe not all of your questions.

03-05-2008, 08:09 AM	#7
Sensei Cockpit Monkey In Training Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Selbyville Delaware Posts: 38 Credits: 4,888.9 Occupation: Own welding and machine shop and charter boat captain	Awlgrig US paints/awlgrip has a application guide you can download on line from the website. It has paint gun and tip sizes and a lot of usefull info. I personally like standard awlgrip because it is a harder finish when dry and I think looks better longer then the 2000. If you spray get a good respirator with a face piece covering your eyes, Ive seen guys spray with a rag over their face and thats just being stupid.

02-29-2008, 10:24 AM	#2
Rboats Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 367 Credits: 4,854.4	I've done a little spraying, and my prefered gun is a SataJet gravity feed HVLP. Not a cheap tool, and certainly not critical to a decent finish. Tip size is important, generally speaking 1.3 or 1.4 is good. And air pressure will change slightly based on conditions, and tip size. 3 or 4 coats works, based on how heavily you've laid it down per coat. My recommendation would be to get some test panels and do some experimenting. Awlgrip can be temperimental stuff(it likes correct temp), but I love it. Based on how comfortable you feel doing the shooting, it may be a good idea to make nice w/ a gun hand. An ice cold 30pack works very well in lubricating the wheels of negotiation at the local body/ boat shop, especially if all he has to do is show up & shoot. I've shot many a boat for 12cold beers, a sammidge( they're always my first contingency! ),and a few bucks!

02-29-2008, 02:13 PM	#5
Rboats Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 367 Credits: 4,854.4	Sorry, yes, wait between coats. Tack time will vary w/ temp, but I wait until I can touch the masking and it'll still easily fingerprint, but not stick much at all to the finger. My recommendation would also be to go light on the coats. A beginner may not want to get it done in 3 coats. You'll probably end up w/ runs. Yup Flat, I usually go light on my first 2 coats. Then a medium 3rd, and a fairly heavy fourth (that's the one that'll getcha!). It's been a long time since I've sprayed, but I've actually got 2 hustles lined up right now! Can't hunt or fish this time of year, might as well make some dollars!! dolla dolla bill yall!

03-05-2008, 08:43 AM	#9
Capt.Troy Crane Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pirates Cove Marina OBX, N.C. Posts: 346 Credits: 1,713.2 Boat: Marauder Home Port: Pirates Cove, N.C. Best Catch: 116.8 pound Cobia Occupation: Charter Fishing	I'll second the Bible Bubbie, loads of info in there. If you are going to spray with Awlgrip you need to read it FIRST!!!! Just my opinion, Troy

03-05-2008, 11:02 AM	#10
cdail28590 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, NC Posts: 287 Credits: 1,413.2 Boat: 28' Bertram and 20' Sea Ox Home Port: Oregon Inlet Best Catch: All of them Occupation: QA Manager and Landscaper	Captain Jay, I assume you take your boat to Wancheese to get it sprayed. Do you know what they charge to spray? Do they charge by the foot or what?

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