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AwlGrip High Build Epoxy Primer

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AwlGrip High Build Epoxy Primer

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AwlGrip is a two component epoxy primer for use where high build and filling is required. Not to be used below the waterline.

Best when used as a surfacer over other AwlGrip Primers and Fairing Compounds. High Build primer may be applied directly to properly prepared wood or fiberglass; however, best results are obtained when these surfaces are first sealed with 545 Primer.
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Conventional or airless spray only. Pressure feed equipment is required.

Surface Preparation Best when used as a surfacer over other Awlgrip primers and fairing compounds. May be applied directly to properly prepared wood or fiberglas, however best results are obtained when these surfaces are first sealed with 545 Primer. Gelcoat/Fiberglass sand with 100-150 grit paper. Wood: Smooth sand with 80-100 grit paper.

Mixing and Reduction Mix by volume one part base with one part converter to a smooth homogenous mixture.
Induction time after mixing: 15 minutes.
Reduce 10-20% with appropriate reducer.
Anticipated Pot Life time at 77 F/50 relative humidity is 8 hours. Higher temperatures may shorten pot life.

Application Instructions
Spray: Apply Awl-Grip High Build Epoxy Primer in even coats of 8 to 10 mils (200-250 microns) wet film thickness yielding 4 - 5 mils (100 to 125 microns) DFT. Two to three coats may be needed.

Note: Do not apply to surfaces warmer than 105 F or colder than 55 F. Do not attempt to cure products at temperatures below 55 F. Do not apply to surfaces less than 3 C or 5 F above Dew Point or to surfaces warmer than 41 C/105 F. Ambient temperatures should be 13 C/55 F - 41 C/105 F.

Technical Information

Type: Epoxy Polyamide
Packaging: Available in 1 gallon and 1 quart containers
Theoretical Coverage: Sq. Feet/Gallon793 Sq. Feet at one mil dry 113-158 Sq. Feet at recommended dry film thickness. Calculated for mixed base and converter reduced 20%.
Coverage calculations are based on theoretical transfer efficiency of 100%.
Actual coverage rate obtained will vary according to equipment choice, application techniques, part size, and environment.
Recommended Wet Film Thickness: 8-10 mils (200-250 microns)
Recommended Dry Film Thickness: 5-7 mils (125-175 microns)
Recoatability: With itself, 4 hours; with other products, 12-24 hours. Maximum without sanding: 24 Hours.
Sanding before overcoating with other products is recommended.
May be overcoated with 545 Epoxy Primer, ULTRA-BUILD, Sprayable Fairing Compound, AWL-FAIR L.W., and AWL-QUIK.
VOC: White Base D8002 - 347 g/lt or 2.9 lbs/gal. Yellow Base D9002 - 338 g/lt or 2.8 lbs/gal

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High Build Epoxy Primer Tech Data

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Q: Awlgrip highbuild and Awlgrip 545 how long should you leave before sanding after last coat on both products If you were to introduce heat how long and at what temperature would you suggest Thanks

4 years ago

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A: Awlgrip has a VERY DETAILED manual which lays out over coat and recoat times for every product. The cure of all epoxy and two part products is affected by heat. A minimal amount of heat (usually about 60-70 degrees) is required for them to go off at all. Some have accelerators which can lower that and speed up curing at low temps. All will cure faster at higher heats and awlgrips various reducers control viscosity and flash times so that you can spray in a wide range of temps. Not commonly known, but you can mix the reducers to really refine this issue. If it is too fast, you get orange peel, and too slow, it tends to run. Also, the high build and other rapid build primers get VERY hard the longer they cure. Usually you want to sand them as soon as they can take it - when that is, is totally temperature dependent. Normal (i.e 70 ish) overnight is enough. Hot, sometimes in 4-6 hours. Heat guns can help flow out when its cold. I also think it helps them go off in cold weather. If you wait several days, or even longer, it is like sanding a stone. I highly recommend Abranet for sanding the fillers. Use a heavy grit until its flat. Don't bother stepping up in grit until its flat. You are just wasting your time and energy. Once its flat, step up with the various build primers to get rid of sanding scratches. These fillers will shrink, so once you get to the final coats, it is best to let them sit a while before you sand above 220. If you don't and you are a little thin with your final coats, you will see scratches. The short answer is that Awlgrip is a very technical, temperamental, expensive and labor intensive process. Done right it gives you a spectacular finish. Very difficult to do that. Does not tolerate ANY dust or contamination in the brush, sprayer, buckets or tools. There are some great threads about how to pull this off. BTW you can get an amazing finish with a brush, but again, easy to say, hard to do.

4 years ago

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Q: Dear, I have doubt what is the best humidity for applying: High Build epoxy primer, 545 epoxy primer and Awlcraft SE topcoat? Thank you in advance! Antonio Zgradic

5 years ago

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A: I would follow the manufacturers application manual available online. It has corrections for humidity Chris

5 years ago

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