Yep, sorry guys, I stand corrected. It was Awlcraft 2000 to which I meant to refer. Awlgrip 2000 doesn't exist.
Josh On Sun, Sep 10, 2017, 8:54 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > There is also Awlcraft 2000 which is a "softer", more easily repaired > version of Awlgrip. I had Touche' painted with Awlcraft in 2011. Still > looks great. Still getting compliments. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > > On Sun, Sep 10, 2017 at 7:40 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Awlgrip is the original paint which is beautiful because it has a color >> and clear coat in the same application. The color settles and the clear >> comes to the surface. This makes for the brilliant, long lasting shine. >> The problem comes when repairs are required. In order to repair a damaged >> area the border between old and nem needs to be feathered in. This creates >> a halo around the damaged area and is caused by the separate layers of >> clear and color. The company insists that only their soap is formulated to >> prevent damaging the finish. They also insist that any amount of >> polishing/buffing/sanding/or waxing will cause damage to the paint, >> subsequently hold dirt and look dull. >> >> Awlgrip has come out with a newer product called Awlgrip 2000 and it >> doesn't have the separate clear and color parts. It isn't quite as >> beautiful when new but it is easier to repair. I'm not sure about >> polishing. >> >> There is a second company which was recommended to me by a boat yard >> called Alex Seal. They said that it looks and works almost exactly like >> Awlgrip 2000 but is cheaper. They pointed to what looked like a new travel >> lift and said they had rebuilt it 5 years ago and that it was a 20 year old >> lift. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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