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Is anyone familiar with Alexseal marine coatings ? I have been watching a series of youtube vid's from a guy named Andy Miller, owner of Boatworkstoday. He is very knowledgeable and uses Awlgrip on the decks and Awlcraft on hull sides. now something i read has me wondering about Alexseal hoping someone here has some experience with it and can provide some info. Thanks
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01-20-2013, 11:27 PM
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Alexseal is from the guy who started awlgrip, he sold awlgrip a few years back and when his non compeat ended, he started alexseal. From what I've heard, alexseal is a superior product to awlgrip, that being said, awlgrip is pretty good in its on right. personally, I'd use an automotive type single stage before using awlcraft, but awlgrip is a completely different type of pain that awlcraft. Awlgrip is far superior, and alex seal is supposed to be better. I've used awlcraft and awlgrip (along with a bunch of automotive/industrial paints)
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01-21-2013, 05:52 AM
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Spare, I was all set to go with the Awlgrip because it can be rolled and tipped, but from what i understand you can not buff it out for repairs. Alexseal claims their product can be buffed. This is what sparked my interest in their product. Is that the reason your partial the automotive coatings ?
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01-21-2013, 08:19 AM
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Paint available now and over the last ten years is just awesome! The results when applied over PROPERLY REPAIRED AREA"S will shine and hold up longer with minimal maintenance. One can apply these catalyzed paints with the proper reducer and catalyst by a roller then tipping with a quality paint brush. Remember the key behind all finished work is the PREPARATION. Get that surface smooth and straight . Paint don't hide scratches or any imperfections. Note only solid colors can be tipped no metallics.
Last edited by step up here; 01-21-2013 at 08:49 AM. Reason: note
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01-21-2013, 07:15 PM
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not to totally hijack the thread....but......
if you were to completely refinish a boat, would you paint or re-gelcoat? I need to redo mine - top, liner, and bottom - the gel coat is fried. I've tried re-finishing and buffing to no avail. This stores on a trailer.
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1980 V20 Fisherman Center Console w a new ????? 2010 Newport Vessels 12 foot inflatable w 10HP Mercury
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01-21-2013, 07:55 PM
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Interlux awlgrip and most all other marine finishers have detailed info using their products, so follow their manuals and you get excellent results with painting.
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01-22-2013, 12:03 AM
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regelling a boat would be a pain in the ***, you would have to build up enough gel to sand it down smooth and buff it out, gel doesn't like to set up when exposed to air, its for use in a mold so the final finish is the surface of ht mold, needing less finish work. Paint is the way to go. BTW, Alw grips on line product guide is a good reference for any paint, there is a lot of good information about prep and material that applies to any paint job
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01-22-2013, 07:59 AM
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Awlcraft and Awlgrip are two different formulas. Awlcraft can be buffed, it is a linear polyerethane. Awlgrip has a very durable and shiny film that forms the top layer and cannot be buffed IIRC.
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 1996 -19' NV Flats 115 Mercury 4-stroke 1983 -20' Wellcraft Center Console 250 XS
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01-25-2013, 08:27 AM
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i was looking around and found this Paint Review Rustoleum Topside
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01-25-2013, 09:05 AM
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It will work but will not last like the higher priced paints.
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1983 V-20 capsized. . . . in the garage.
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