Hi we painted a boat with Awlgrip and have some issues. Runs debris etc can I sand the Awlgrip and paint with Awlcraft? thanks in advance.
Steve

Hi Steve, how old is the Awlgrip finish? If its more then a week or two you should be able to sand and prep as any other finish to be sprayed over. Whats the reason for not just using Awlgrip for its final finish? Thats actually i usually use the stuff, get my coverage, let cure a couple days then sand with 320 or so and apply my final finish coat.

Awlgrip is a beech to work with but it really is the most durable finish out there

What a perfectly timed question .
An hour ago I went and inspected my just finished deck . It's been done with Awlgrip (2xs) since 1987 and the people I used use Awlrcraft now . I know it's 'repairable' and blow ins can be done compared to Awlgrip but I made a lot of inquiries here and everywhere as to it's durability and everyone pretty much said it's as good or better .
There was never any issue about putting it over regular Awlgrip . It was sanded down to the last coat of 545 primer and then off they went.
I now have the coat of paint on the deck I wanted for years and it looks great .
You'll be fine .

We are painting outdoors and really should not be painting! I did not understand Awlgrip properties (my bad) I have llamafeeder doing graphics later so I want something more friendly. The boat (22 Velocity) is upside down currently paint bottoms and sides. I have sanded out most blemishes with 320 and intend to use awlcraft. I have a couple spots that are sand through awlgrip and 545 primer. Should I prime those areas?
Thanks for your advice!
Steve

As an example , I had a boat Awlgripped some years back . The end result on the hull was unacceptable so the painter waited a few days and sanded then re-coated but he never went through the color coat in the sanding . IMO , if you have gone down to the original surface (I'm presuming the gelcoat) those spots should certainly be primed as it's the same thing as starting from scratch.
With the greater flexibility that Awlcraft has it ought to turn out well . On my recent deck re-paint the painter told me that there were two runs that he didn't like so he sanded a day or two later and blew the spots in. I was surprised because when I inspected the boat I certainly couldn't see any signs of repairs !
If your boat is upside down you couldn't want a more convenient situation to be doing repairs or paint work !