I did not try rubbing compound as the Awlgrip literature is very adamant that you should not ever do that. Like David, mine is so far gone that it might be worth a try. The Practical sailor test I read actually had different results for longevity depending on the color. The winner for blue was actually the one part Epiphanes over the two part and others. https://www.practical-sailor.com/newspics/charts/32-5-Value3.pdf Dave
Dr. David Knecht Professor , Department of Molecular and Cell Biology University of Connecticut 91 N. Eagleville Rd. U-3125 Storrs, CT 06269-3125 860-486-2200 > On Apr 25, 2018, at 11:52 AM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Couldn’t you bring that paint back to life with some rubbing compound and a > orbital buffer? As long as the paint has enough thickness, I would think that > would be worth a try – it would be a fairly cheap experiment, at least. > I have done amazing things I would have never thought possible with buffing > compound. I just went out to look for a part#, but the label is long gone, > but I am sure it was 3M somethingorother. > > Bill Coleman > C&C 39 Erie, PA > > From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David via > CnC-List > Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 11:22 AM > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: David > Subject: Re: Stus-List Wax > > David, > > My flag blue transom on my 40 is pretty bad too. After good luck with > repainting the boot stripe and my Dyer Dhow I decided to strip the transom > and DIY repaint with Awlgrip. Apparently Awlgrip is roller/brush friendly. > I will let you know how it turns out. > > David F. Risch > Gulf Stream Associates, LLC > (401) 419-4650 > > > From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of David Knecht via > CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 11:15 AM > To: CnC CnC discussion list > Cc: David Knecht > Subject: Re: Stus-List Wax > > I have generally had good luck with Poliglow despite it not being recommended > for Awlgrip. I had used it to great effect on my previous boat, and when I > bought this boat, the topsides were pretty sad and I got lots of compliments > on the look after Poliglow treatment. Now, 5 years later, the boat really > needs a new paint job. I decided new sails were more important, so putting > that off for a few years. It looks fine from 100 ft. so hoping to be that > far in front of the competition. Painting looks like a PITA job as DIY and > expensive as professional. In the meantime, the reverse angle transom is > really in bad shape- mottled and patchy in color presumably because it gets > more sun. I took the Poliglow off with Poliprep and it still looks pretty > bad. What would be the most aggressive thing to try on the Awlgrip to make > it look better before reapplying Poliglow? I tried Poly-ox and that had > little effect. I am guessing that there is nothing else to do at this point, > but awaiting the wisdom of the list. Dave > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > >> On Apr 23, 2018, at 11:44 AM, Fred Hazzard via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> My experience with Polyglow was poor. Initially it looked good. >> Unfortunately, it soon showed lots of dark pollution streaks on a light >> colored surface. It was difficult to remove. >> >> Fred Hazzard >> S/V Fury >> C&C 44 >> Portland, Or >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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