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Product Systems
Fiberglass
Aluminum
Steel
Wood
(Bare Substrate)
Awlgrip 545
Awlfair L.W.
Ultra-Build
High-Build
Awl-Quik
Awlgrip 545
Awlgrip/Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat
Fiberglass

Cleaning
  1. Heavy Dirt: High grade household cleanser and Scotchbrite Pads
  2. Light Surface Cleaning/De-waxing: Awl-Prep (T0008) and/or Awl-Prep Plus(T0115).
Initial Priming
Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. Brush reduced 0-20% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.

Fairing/Surfacing
Depending on surface conditions, some, all, or none of the products in this section may be required.
  1. Awl-Fair L.W. Epoxy Trowelable Fairing Compound (if necessary)-D8020 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D7007, no reduction/30 mils or more. Sand between coats.
  2. Ultra-Build Ultra High Build Epoxy Primer-D8008 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3018. Spray reduced 5-10% with T0073. 15-20 mils (375-500 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
  3. High Build Epoxy Primer-D8002 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006. 5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
  4. Awl-Quik Fast Recoat Spray/Brush Sanding Surfacer-D8003 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D9001. Spray reduced 25-50% with T0006. Brush reduced 20-40% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
Final Priming/Sealing
Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. Brush reduced 0-20% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.

Topcoating
  1. Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat-See Stock List for G & H color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 1:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 20-25% with T0001,T0002 or T0003. Brush: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with H3002. Reduced 25% to 33% with T0031.Brush or Spray:2.5-3mils(63-75microns) total dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
  2. Awlcraft 2000 Acrylic Urethane Topcoat- See Stock List for F color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 25% -33% with T0001 or T0003. 2.5-3mils(63-75microns) dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
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(Bare Substrate)
30-Y-94
(OR)
Awlgrip 545
High Build
Awl-Fair L.W.
Ultra-Build
Sprayable Fairing Compound
High Build
Awl-Quik
Awlgrip 545
Awlgrip/Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat
Aluminum

Cleaning
  1. Heavy Dirt: High grade household cleanser and Scotchbrite Pads
  2. Light Surface Cleaning/De-waxing: Awl-Prep (T0008) and/or Awl-Prep Plus(T0115).
Surface Treatment and Corrosion Inhibiting Priming
  1. Sandblast or grind to 3-4 mils (75-100 microns) profile.
  2. Prime with 30-Y-94 or Awlgrip 545 Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer.
  3. 30-Y-94 Non-Sanding Mil Spec Anti-Corrosive Primer. S9001 mixed 1:1 by volume with S3001. Spray reduced as necessary with up to 1 part T0006. 6/10 - 9/10 (15-23 microns) dry film thickness/1 coat. Blast profile to be filled with D9002/D3002 (Step 4).
    3a) 545 Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer. D1001 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats. Blast profile filled with D9002/D3002.
    3b) Yellow High Build Epoxy Primer-D9002 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006.

    5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
    Or
  4. Alumiprep 33/Alodine 1201. (If fairing, some grind will need to be done.)
  5. . Prime with 30-Y-94 or Awlgrip 545 Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer.
  6. . 30-Y-94 Non-Sanding Mil Spec Anti-Corrosive Primer. S9001 mixed 1:1 by volume with S3001. Spray reduced as necessary with up to 1 part T0006. 6/10 - 9/10 (15-23 microns) dry film thickness/1 coat.
  7. . 545 Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer. D1001 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats. Blast profile filled with D9002/D3002.
  8. . Yellow High Build Epoxy Primer-D9002 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006.

    5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
Fairing/Surfacing
Depending on surface conditions, some, all, or none of the products in this section may be required.
  1. Awl-Fair L.W. Epoxy Trowelable Fairing Compound-D8020 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D7007, no reduction/30 mils or more. Sand between coats.
  2. After sanding, spot prime any bare metal spots with Gray AWLGRIP¨ 545 or Yellow High Build Epoxy Primer.
  3. ULTRA-BUILD¨ Ultra High Build Epoxy Primer-D8008 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3018. Spray reduced 5-10% with T0073.

    15-20 mils (375-500 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
    Or
  4. SPRAYABLE FAIRING COMPOUND-D6001 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3011. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. 15-20 mils (375-500 microns) DFT/1-2 coats. Must be sealed with High Build or AWL-QUIK¨ before final prime.
  5. High Build Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006.
  6. 5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.
  7. AWL-QUIK¨ Fast Recoat Spray/Brush Sanding Surfacer-D8003 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D9001. Spray reduced 50% by volume with T0006. Brush reduced 20-40% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
Final Priming/Sealing
Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. Brush reduced 0-20% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.

Topcoating
  1. Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat-See Stock List for G & H color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 1:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 20-25% with T0001,T0002 or T0003. Brush: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with H3002. Reduced 25% to 33% with T0031.Brush or Spray:2.5-3mils(63-75microns) total dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
  2. Awlcraft 2000 Acrylic Urethane Topcoat- See Stock List for F color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 25% -33% with T0001 or T0003. 2.5-3mils(63-75microns) dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
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(Bare Substrate)
30-Y-94
(OR)
Awlgrip 545
High Build
Awl-Fair L.W.
Sprayable Fairing Compound
Ultra-Build
High Build
Awl-Quik
Awlgrip 545
Awlgrip/Awlcraft 200 Topcoat
Steel

Cleaning
  1. Heavy Dirt: High grade household cleanser and SCOTCHBRITE¨ Pads
  2. ight Surface Cleaning/De-waxing: AWL-PREP¨ (T0008) and/or AWL-PREP¨ PLUS (T0115).
Surface Treatment and Corrosion Inhibiting Priming
  1. Sandblast or grind to 3-4 mils (75-100 microns) profile.
  2. Prime with 30-Y-94 or AWLGRIP¨ 545 Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer
    a) 30-Y-94 Non-Sanding Mil Spec Anti-Corrosive Primer. S9001 mixed 1:1 by volume with S3001. Spray reduced as necessary with up to 1 part T0006. 6/10 - 9/10 (15-23 microns) dry film thickness/1 coat. Blast profile to be filled with D9002/D3002.
    b) 545 Anti-Corrosive Epoxy Primer. D1001 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. Brush reduced 0-20% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats. Blast profile to be filled with D9002/D3002.
  3. Yellow High Build Epoxy Primer-D9002 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006.

    5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
Fairing/Surfacing
Depending on surface conditions, some, all, or none of the products in this section may be required.
  1. AWL-FAIR¨ L.W. Epoxy Trowelable Fairing Compound (if necessary)-D8020 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D7007, no reduction/30 mils or more. Sand between coats.

    After sanding, spot prime any bare metal spots with Gray AWLGRIP¨ 545 or Yellow High Build Epoxy Primer.
  2. ULTRA-BUILD¨ Ultra High Build Epoxy Primer-D8008 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3018. Spray reduced 5-10% with T0073. 15-20 mils (375-500 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
  3. Sprayable Fairing Compound-D6001 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3011. Spray reduced 16-25% with T0006. 15-20 mils (375-500 microns) DFT/1-2 coats. Must be sealed with High Build or AWL-QUIK¨ before final prime.
  4. High Build Epoxy Primer-D8002 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006.

    5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
  5. Awl-Quik Fast Recoat Spray/Brush Sanding Surfacer-D8003 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D9001. Spray reduced 50% by volume with T0006. Brush reduced 20-40% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
Final Priming/Sealing
Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. Brush reduced 0-20% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.

Topcoating
  1. Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat-See Stock List for G & H color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 1:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 20-25% with T0001,T0002 or T0003. Brush: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with H3002. Reduced 25% to 33% with T0031.Brush or Spray:2.5-3mils(63-75microns) total dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
  2. Awlcraft 2000 Acrylic Urethane Topcoat- See Stock List for F color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 25% -33% with T0001 or T0003. 2.5-3mils(63-75microns) dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
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(Bare Substrate)
Awlgrip 545
Ultra-Build
High Build
Awl-Quik
Awlgrip 545
Awlgrip/Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat
Wood

Cleaning

NOTE: For brightwork protection, request information on AWLSPAR¨ (M3131) Lead Free Spar Varnish, AWL-BRITE¨ PLUS (J3005-K41) Clear Acrylic Urethane Kit.
  1. Heavy Dirt: High grade household cleanser and Scotchbrite Pads
  2. Light Surface Cleaning/De-waxing: AWL-PREP¨ (T0008) and/or AWL-PREP¨ PLUS (T0115).
Initial Priming
Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray or brush: FIRST COAT reduced 50% by volume with T0006. Additional coats spray reduced 15-20% with T0006, brush reduced 0-20% with T0031.

2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.

Filling/Surfacing
Depending on surface conditions, some, all, or none of the products in this section may be required.
  1. 3. Ultra-Build Ultra High Build Epoxy Primer-D8008 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3018. Spray reduced 5-10% with T0073.
  2. 15-20 mils (375-500 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.
  3. High Build Epoxy Primer-D8002 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3002. Spray reduced 10-20% with T0006.
  4. 5-7 mils (125-175 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
  5. Awl-Quik Fast Recoat Spray/Brush Sanding Surfacer-D8003 Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D9001. Spray reduced 25-50% with T0006. Brush reduced 20-40% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/1-2 coats.
Final Priming/Sealing
  1. 6. Awlgrip 545 Epoxy Primer-Base mixed 1:1 by volume with D3001. Spray reduced 15-25% with T0006. Brush reduced 0-20% with T0031. 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) dry film thickness/2 coats.
Topcoating
  1. Awlgrip Polyester Urethane Topcoat-See Stock List for G & H color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 1:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 20-25% with T0001,T0002 or T0003. Brush: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with H3002. Reduced 25% to 33% with T0031.Brush or Spray:2.5-3mils(63-75microns) total dry film thickness/ 2 coats.
  2. Awlcraft 2000 Acrylic Urethane Topcoat- See Stock List for F color codes. Spray: Color base mixed 2:1 by volume with G3010. Reduced 25% -33% with T0001 or T0003. 2.5-3mils(63-75microns) dry film thickness/ 2 coats.