Proper Awlgrip Care |
It is
difficult for dirt, grime, and grease to adhere to an AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT®
2000 Topcoat. However, over time, a build up of dirt, grease, and other
contaminants can cause the finish to appear dull. The mirror-like gloss can
be easily maintained by following these simple rules, and by using Awlgrip’s
AWLWASH Wash Down Concentrate and AWLCARE Protective Polymer Sealer.
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DO |
1.
Regular Cleaning will
avoid build of dirt, grease and other contaminants which can slowly cause
premature aging of AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000. This premature aging can
cause the finish to appear dull.
2. AWLGRIP® ONLY:
3. Always thoroughly rinse all surfaces with fresh water after cleaning with AWLWASH™ or solvents. Latent solvent residue can attack the AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000 Topcoat, while the wash down residue will attract dirt. 4. Use distilled white vinegar and hot water to remove stubborn salt stains. Washing with AWLWASH™ after use of vinegar is recommended. 5.
Use AWLCARE™ (73240), by
hand only, to remove stubborn diesel soot stains.
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DO NOT |
1. Do not
use traditional waxes.
General: Traditional waxes break down rapidly. The residue can cause the
topcoat to appear yellow, plus it attracts dirt. This creates the need to
maintain the wax, increasing overall maintenance. Traditional waxes which
contain no abrasives probably do little harm to the coating, but offer no
benefit. AWLGRIP® Only: Regular applications of AWLCARE™ will help temporarily seal and restore shine to painted surfaces that have become porous due to age or mistreatment, helping to maintain a satisfactory appearance until there is time to repaint. AWLCRAFT® 2000 Only: AWLCARE™ Protective Polymer Sealer will help maintain the gloss on AWLCRAFT™ 2000 topcoats with regular applications. Especially those which have been buffed or polished. Remember, AWLCARE™ is only applied and buffed by hand. Never apply or buff AWLCARE™ with a machine. 2. Do not use abrasives, scratch pads, or compounds. Scratching the surface gives dirt a place to cling while wearing out the resin layer. Using abrasives of any kind will reduce the overall life of the finish and voids the AWLGRIP® Limited Warranty. 3. Do not allow contact between AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000 Topcoat and teak cleaners. Most teak cleaners contain acids or caustic agents that stain and discolor an AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000 Topcoat. 4. Do not allow metal polishes to dry on the surface of AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000. Metal polishes may discolor and stain the painted surface. Metal polishes contain acids. Rain water and dew running off metal fittings will spread metal polish residue onto the paint surface and will etch and dull the paint finish. Washing freshly polished metal fittings thoroughly with AWLWASH™ and water can help eliminate polish residue and reduce the metal polish run off. 5. Do not use strong solvents (e.g. lacquer thinner, M.E.K., acetone) to clean AWLCRAFT® 2000, AWL-BRITE® PLUS or AWLSPAR® Varnish. 6. Do not allow wet equipment (e.g., seat cushions, coils of line, sails, sail covers, coolers) to trap and hold moisture against AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000 Topcoats. This condition can result in blistering or delamination of the AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000 Topcoat. 7. Do not use acrylic Teflon coatings over an AWLGRIP® or AWLCRAFT® 2000 Finish. Use of these coatings void the AWLGRIP® Limited Warranty.
AWLGRIP® AND AWLCRAFT®
2000 WINTER STORAGE |