AWLGRIP POLYURETHANE TOPCOATS BASE - PART "A" ONLY A two component, polyester based, light-fast, linear aliphatic polyurethane coating with long lasting gloss and color retention, and outstanding chemical resistance. Do no use below the waterline. A low maintenance coating. Do not wax, buff, compound, or polish. Product is sold by the quart or gallon.

SPRAY: Mix by volume one part AWLGRIP Topcoat Base Component with one part AWL-CAT #2/G-3010 Spray Converter to a smooth, homogenous mixture. Reduce up to 25% with T0001, T0002, T0003 depending on conditions. Overall mix is 1:1:1/2 by volume.

BRUSH/ROLLER: Mix by volume two parts AWLGRIP Topcoat Base Component with one part AWL-CAT #3/H-3002 Brushing Converter until one smooth, homogenous mixture is obtained. Reduce 25% to 33% with T0031. Overall mix is 2:1:3/4-1 by volume.

SURFACE PREPARATION For best results AWLGRIP colors should be applied over properly prepared 545 Epoxy Primer, 345 HS Primer or in brush/roller applications Awlquik Primer. Awlgrip colors may also be applied over recently applied Awlgrip topcoats/showcoats – consult your local Technical Sales Representative for advice. Awlgrip High Gloss Clear G3005 can be applied over dark Awlgrip colors which have been sanded with 320-400 grit paper. Do not apply G3005 over white or pastel colors. Do not apply G3005 directly to bare wood.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS The primed surface must be clean and dry. Achieving maximum gloss and distinction of image requires the primer to be smooth sanded with 280-400 grit paper before topcoat application. Using a contrasting mist coat of lacquer primer as a "guide coat" is recommended. Smooth sanding until all of the "guide coat" is removed indicates a texture free surface.

Typically three coats are recommended for spray applications. Spray applying certain colors may require 4 or more coats to obtain full hide (opacity) or color coverage. Brush/Roller applications require at least two coats.

Spray application: Apply a light, smooth, slightly wet tack coat to the surface. Allow tack coat to "flash off" 15 to 45 minutes. Then apply the second coat as an almost full wet coat. Allow the second coat to "flash off" 30-45 minutes until only slightly tacky before applying a third coat. Coats two and three are not "full, wet" coats. The third coat should be just heavy enough to obtain full hide (opacity) or color coverage.

Brush/Roller application: Apply Awlgrip Topcoat in at least two coats, allowing 16 hours between each coat. Sanding between coats with 320-400 grit paper will provide a smoother finish.

On large surfaces such as hull sides, transoms, and house sides, first roll the Awlgrip Topcoat and then smooth the roller stipple by lightly tipping the surface with a brush. This can be done with 2 painters working side by side (i.e., 1 rolling and 1 tipping), or with 1 painter rolling approximately 6 square feet and then tipping that area before rolling any further.

SPECIFICATION DATA

Type: Two Component Linear Aliphatic Polyester Polyurethane

Theoretical Coverage - Sq. Feet/Gallon
Spray Application: 530 Sq. Feet (49m2) at 1 mil (25 microns) dry film thickness; 210 Sq. Feet (19.5m2) at recommended dry film thickness.

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.

Coverage calculations are calculated for mixed base and converter, reduced 25% and are based on a theoretical transfer efficiency of 100%. Actual coverage rate obtained will vary according to equipment choice, application techniques, part size, and environment.

Brush/Roller Application: 700-725 Sq. Feet (65-67m2) at 1 mil (25 microns) dry; 285 Sq. Feet (26m2) at recommended dry film thickness.

Recommended Wet Film Thickness: 4-5 mils (100-125 microns), total of 2 or more coats.

Recommended Dry Film Thickness: 2.0-2.5 mils (50-63 microns), total of 2 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 three or more coats applied over 1-4 hours. Exact time will vary with temperature, project size, and film thickness applied. Brush/Roller applications require at least 2 coats applied a minimum of 16 hours apart. AWLGRIP® topcoats which have been allowed to cure more than 24 hours must be sanded before recoating.

VOC: Base: 470 g/lt or 3.9 lbs/gallon

Spray Converter (G3010) 591g/lt or 4.9 lbs/gallon

Brush Converter (H3002) 276 g/lt or 2.3 lbs/gallon

SHIPPING NOTE: Item may be considered hazardous.

LINKS:

To view the MSDS list for AWLGRIP Topcoats CLICK HERE

To view the PDS sheet for AWLGRP Topcoats: CLICK HERE