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Hinckley Yachts used it as a hull color on the gorgeous 48 ‘(?) sailboat that they had in the 2002 Annapolis Sailboat show. The Hinckley display was on the dock right at the foot of the stairs that went up to the “beach bar” (reggae music, the whole gala show) on the roof of one of the restaurants at the Marriot Hotel on the edge of the docks in the harbor. That bar was THE spot for exhibitors to go to after the show closed at 6 PM for a mood modifier or two in the form of rum punches to foster an attitude change and remedy the long day working the show. more
That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it.
So, the tale starts in Annapolis, Maryland in the fall of 2002.
This steely gray color was generally referred to as “Gunsmoke blue” until the America’s Cup racing boat “Stars & Stripes” used it as a hull color on the 12 meter racing yacht that beat the Aussies “down under” in Freemantle in 1987 to win back the Auld Mug. I had never seen it on a boat before that. I did think it was a very attractive color. You can read about the boat and that stunning victory here: https://www.americas-cup-history.com/english/ac%20%20%20lvc%2087.htm
I rolled the primer onto the transom using a foam roller. 545 comes in either white of gray, both colors do the same but the gray is more visible as your sanding. The topsides are now white from sanding. If you apply white 545 it is hard to tell when sanding primer if your at primer or fiberglass. If your painting the topsides white then I would use white primer, I used gray because I was painting the topsides a darker color. more
Having now done this many times I find an air powered sander a better tool but most boat yards will not allow the use and having an air compressor powerful enough to run one is a challenge in a boat yard. Most boat yards today will not allow “exposed” sanding. While sanding I had a large in door out door vacuum attached to the sander. So rather then having the small black bag you see in this photo I had a long vacuum hose connected to the sander to suck the sanding dust into the vacuum and not blowing into the air. It does make handling the sander more difficult but in the interest of environment it is the way to go. In addition to this tool I was dressed in a complete Tyvek suit with respirator You don’t want this duct on your skin and inhaling the dust is dangerous.
Once the area was done it was time to apply a primer to the transom. I painted the topsides using AwlGrip paint so I used an AwlGrip 545 two part primer.
Once the transom was sanded and smooth now it is time to fill any imperfections in the topside. THis can be nicks, chips or stress cracks visible. I used 3M filler to repair these areas.
Coverage calculations are calculated for mixed base and converter, reduced 25% and are based on a theoretical transfer of efficiency of 100%. Actual coverage rate obtained will vary according to equipment choice, application techniques, part size, and application environment. [links]
Recoatability: Spray applications consist of 2-3 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 minimum of 16 hours apart. Awlgrip topcoats which have been allowed to dry more than 24 hours must be sanded before recoating. here
Optional:
73014 - PRO-CURE Accelerator X-98
73015 - PRO-CURE Accelerator X-138
73012 - GRIPTEX Non-Skid Particles-Fine
73013 - GRIPTEX Non-Skid Particles-Coarse
G3010 - 1010 Flattening Agent
M1017 - CRATER-X
M3048 - SPATTER IT Texture Additive
T0001, T0002, T0003, or M.E.K. for Equipment Cleaning more
Theoretical Coverage: here
Product Components, Reducers, Additives, and Auxillary Components
Recoatability: Spray applications consist of 2-3 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 minimum of 16 hours apart. AwlCraft 2000 topcoats which have been allowed to dry more than 24 hours must be sanded before recoating. here
NOTE: Awlcraft 2000 is a 3 component system applied by spray only. When ordering AwlCraft 2000, you will need to choose the appropriate Converter and a Reducer.
Application Instructions
General: The primed surface must be clean and dry. Achieving maximum gloss and distinction of image requires the primer be smooth sanded with 220-320 grit paper before topcoat application. Using a contrasting mist coat of lacquer primer as a guide coat is recommended. Smooth sanding until all the guide coat is removed indicates a texture free surface. Two to three coats are recommended for spray applications.
Anticipated Cure Time at 77 F/ 50% R.H.: 24 hours to tape free, 3 days to light service, 14 days for full cure. [links]
Mixing and Reduction Spray:
Mix by volume 2 parts Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat Base Component with one part Awl-Cat #2 Spray Converter to a smooth homogenous mixture. Reduce 25%-33% with the spray reducers 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 up to 40%.