Our painter is wanting to do a clear coat over Awlcraft 2000 job that he is about to apply. It was my understanding that you do not do this on Awlcraft. What is the real deal?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Clear Coat over Awlcraft 2000
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you would be best served by contacting Awlgrip,
Awlcraft is a two part paint that produces a very shiny, durable finish if done properly...no need for the clear coat....IMHO
that being said, there may be circumstances where clear coat is warranted or desired, but I can't think of any offhand...
Clear coating will render some of the benefits of Awlcraft (buffable, repairable, etc) much more difficult if not impossible...and there is the risk of the clear coat scaling off (see many cars now adays doing this), cracking or being damaged independent of the color coat.
all the best, but contact Awl soon, as the process may need to be "completed" one way or another or else the clear option may go away, without a great deal more work and risk.
Awlcraft is a two part paint that produces a very shiny, durable finish if done properly...no need for the clear coat....IMHO
that being said, there may be circumstances where clear coat is warranted or desired, but I can't think of any offhand...
Clear coating will render some of the benefits of Awlcraft (buffable, repairable, etc) much more difficult if not impossible...and there is the risk of the clear coat scaling off (see many cars now adays doing this), cracking or being damaged independent of the color coat.
all the best, but contact Awl soon, as the process may need to be "completed" one way or another or else the clear option may go away, without a great deal more work and risk.
I apply Awlgrip commonly. And can think of little reason to clear coat it. Like KD3PC said, Awlgrip is a wonderful coating, and clear will make it little more than a coloring.
Don't.
Recoat another layer of Awlgrip.
Don't.
Recoat another layer of Awlgrip.
Depends what color. Awlgrip does not recommend clear over light colors or pastels with any of the Awl XXXX products. It is however common practice to use clears over darker colors... Either way you'll want a 3 mil DFT which often requires two or three coats...
We do 4-6 coats, back to back with the Awl flash honored....I asked around and other than burying air brush work or artwork, can't think of a good reason to clear over the Awlcraft
As MS says you are looking for a particular thickness, and if you can do them sequentially with out stopping, the job and the color come out better. If you do pause to long you will need to prep the completed coat (often reducing the thickness) before adding more coats.
As MS says you are looking for a particular thickness, and if you can do them sequentially with out stopping, the job and the color come out better. If you do pause to long you will need to prep the completed coat (often reducing the thickness) before adding more coats.
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