[Public-list] Awlgrip question for M Lehman

[Roger L. Kingsland]

Don,

I have been using Signature Finish (http://www.signaturefinish.com/) 3 part
epoxy.  I think George D. mentioned it on the page a few years ago saying
Practical Sailor had rated it highly.

It is made specifically for roll/brush on vs. spray, isn't temperature or
humidity sensitive, just needs air movement to cure.  Process is simple,
roll on about a 3' x 3' section each time and come back about 10 minutes
later and dry roll over the same spot.  It helps to have someone mixing the
brew while you do the painting.  Same safety precautions as using regular
epoxy; recommended work be done outside.  The 3rd part is "flow fluid", add
more, get thinner, shinier finish.  I has great success w/ 1st 2 hull coats
(dark blue) but, on the 3rd, didn't return soon enough for the dry roll and
got "orange peal".  So, sanded it off and now will probably need 2 more
coats (typical work process for me, 2 steps forward, 1 step back; boat
restoration sure teaches you patience).  I painted the deck white and will
add non skid in a mushroom color.

Company is in Florida and owned by Tom Fabula (great name) who personally
answers the phone until 10 at night; great resource for new bees like me.
He will match any color and ships everything you need, rollers, non skid
additive, sanding pads, masking tape, yada, yada.

I suggest you give him a call if you want the durability of epoxy but also
want to do it yourself.

Roger 



-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Don Lang
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:30 AM
To: Alberg 30
Subject: [Public-list] Awlgrip question for M Lehman

Thanks Mike and J for the replies.
I will not spray it myself, its far to dangerous for me to do so at my home.
Even if I was protected I would be concerned about the over-spray wafting
into the neighbors yards. 
I will either brush it or roll and tip it if I have help. I have really good
full face respirators but will look into renting some positive pressure ones
for when I paint.
If anyone has experience brushing or rolling this stuff I'd sure appreciate
any tips you may have on applying it.
So far I've leaned that keeping a wet-edge is really important to prevent
lap lines from showing when the coating dries. As is adding thinner every so
often while applying the product to maintain the viscosity level. And
surface prep; following the manufactures recommended steps with no short
cuts.

Best regards, Don


       
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