AWLGRIP AWLCRAFT 2000 ACRYLIC URETHANE METALLIC TOPCOAT - PART "A" ONLY Awlcraft 2000 is a two component, fast drying acrylic urethane coating with long lasting gloss and color retention. Provides an easy to apply, buffable finish. Spray application only. Do not use below the waterline. Product is sold by the quart or gallon.

SPRAY: Mix by volume two parts of AWLCRAFT 2000 Topcoat Base Component with one part AWL-CAT#2/G3010 Spray Converter to a smooth, homogenous mixture. Reduce 25%-33% with the spray reducer appropriate for conditions. Overall mix is 2:1:3/4-1 by volume.

25% reduction is a standard mix. Clear coats, metallic colors, and painting in high temperature conditions may require additional reduction. 40% reduction is the maximum recommendation.

SURFACE PREPARATION AWLCRAFT® 2000 metallics should be applied over the appropriate Awlgrip primer or Awlcraft 2000 topcoat. The primed surface must be clean and dry. Wipe with a surface cleaner such as T0170 (US)/T0340(EU) or T0008, using the two cloth wipe down method. Achieving maximum gloss and distinction of image requires the primer be smooth sanded with 320 grit paper before topcoat application. When applying metallics over Awlcraft 2000 topcoats, sand the surface with 400-500 grit paper. After sanding, blow off sanding dust and tack off using Awlgrip Deluxe Tack Rags (#73009).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Apply by spray in light, slightly wet coats until hide is achieved, most AWLCRAFT 2000 metallic topcoats achieve hide in 3 or morecoats. Allow 30 to 40 minutes tack time between coats. This spray method allows uniform development of the metallic color without flooding or floating the metallic particles. After achieving the specified color, allow the coating to cure a minimum of 12 hours at 77°F (25°C) but not more than 24 hours before clear applications.

Metallics may be clear coated when applied as a base coat/clear coat application.

After achieving the desired color, allow the coating to cure a minimum of 2 hours but not more than 8 hours. The last coat of metallic should be fully dry to touch to prevent mottling of the metallic. Within this period, seal the AWLCRAFT 2000 metallic with AWLCRAFT 2000 Gloss Clear (F3029/G3010). Mix by volume two parts F3029 AWLCRAFT 2000 Clear with one part AWLCAT #2 (G3010) Spray Converter to a smooth, homogenous mixture. Reduce 25-33% with T0001 or T0002 Reducer. Overall mix is 2:1:1 by volume for example: 8 oz. Base, 4 oz. G3010, 4 oz. Reducer.

SPECIFICATION DATA

Type: Two Component Acrylic Urethane Metallic

Theoretical Coverage: Sq. Ft./Gallon 512 Sq. Feet (48m2) at one mil dry (25 microns) 171-256 Sq. Feet (16-24m2) at recommended dry film thickness. Calculated for mixed base and converter, reduced 25%.

Coverage calculations are based on theoretical transfer efficiency of 100%. Actual coverage rate obtained will vary according to equipment choice, application techniques, part size, and application environment.

Recommended Wet Film Thickness: 6-9 mils (150-225 microns) total of 3 or more coats.

Recommended Dry Film Thickness: 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) total of 3 or more coats.

Anticipated Cure Time at 77°F, 50% R.H: 24 Hours to tape free; 3 days to light service; 14 days for full cure.

Recoatability: Spray applications consist of 3 coats applied over 2-4 hours. Exact time will vary with temperature, project size, and film thickness applied.

AWLCRAFT 2000 clear coat can be applied after 2 hours at 77°F (25°C) but before 8 hours of cure. The last coat of metallic should be dry to touch to prevent mottling of the metallic. If sanding is desired, apply 2 coats of AWLCRAFT 2000 Clear (F3029) and allow curing over night before sanding. AWLCRAFT 2000

Metallics which have been allowed to cure more than 24 hours must be sanded and recoated with AWLCRAFT 2000 Metallic before recoating with F3029 clear coat.

VOC: Base (e.g. F4161): 472.5 g/lt or 3.9 lbs/gallon
Converter (G3010): 591 g/lt or 4.9 lbs/gallon

SHIPPING NOTE: Item may be considered hazardous to ship.

LINKS:

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