I have a 1974 Hatteras 46 convertible. I have used one of the best paint guys on the Chesapeake Bay for years. He prefers Awlgrip. He's getting up in years and he has trained his sons well. They prefer Awlgrip II. I let them paint from the rub rails up with Awlgrip II two years ago. The shine is great. I don't think the corners have held up as good as the Awlgrip however. I am considering using the Axleseal on the hull because I'm worried about the wear factor of Awlgroip II with fenders etc. etc.
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Re: Awlgrip or Imron
Tomrealest@aol.com
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1978 58 Hatteras Yachtfish
SEA 21
1974 46C #313 Hatteras Convertible
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Re: Awlgrip or Imron
I'm with Roger at Jarrett Bay as they did my 45 Hatteras in 2007. THe Alex seal looks like the day I took the boat out of the yard. very shiny and easy to clean and polish. take a look at my pictures under George in the Gallery.
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Well...a boat painted in 2007 is not much of a test for paint. My 53 was resprayed by the PO with Imron in 1995 and is almost daily assumed to be "just painted" by folks walking by the dock. It has never been waxed (and never will be).
FWIW, no car guys would ever consider Awlgrip for custom paint...Imron pretty much rules the car/bike world for custom finishes.Mike P
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; Kent Island MD; San Antonio TX
1980 53MY "Brigadoon"
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08-31-2009 09:47 PM #14Senior Member
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Re: Awlgrip or Imron
My boat was painted with Imron in 1999 or 2000, I wax it twice or more a year, paint shines like new. Years ago, a marina took a chunk out of the paint with a forklift, repaired it, and I can't tell where they resprayed.
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08-31-2009 11:24 PM #15
Re: Awlgrip or Imron
Does anyone know how Imron does when you roll and tip? What is the best paint for roll and tip? Thanks!
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08-31-2009 11:32 PM #16
Re: Awlgrip or Imron
Look at the videos on the interlux Perfection. It is a two part polyurethane.
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Perfection has "fixed" colors, cannot make custom mix to match your own.
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09-01-2009 07:50 AM #18
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perfection is OK but when compared to awlgrip or Alexseal it will not last as long.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral
I have no idea what the last poster is saying. I don't think he does either.
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The problem with trying to choose one of these paints is that, by the time the paint job has weathered enough to give one an idea, the maker will probably have changed their formula. Look at what the EPA is requiring manufacturers to do with regard to VOCs.
Probably the most important element to look for is the ability of your paint shop. The thickness of modern paints is so small that surface prep is critical. Removing all the scratches, then proper priming is essential. Go with whatever paint your shop is good at. This is probably more important than the brand of paint.Jim Grove, Fanfare 1966 50MY Hull #22 (Delivered Jan. 7, 1966)
"LIFE IS JUST ONE DAMNED THING AFTER ANOTHER." Frank Ward O'Malley, Journalist, Playwright 1875-1932