AWLCRAFT® 2000 ACRYLIC
URETHANE TOPCOAT

Features & Uses

A two component, fast drying acrylic urethane coating with long lasting gloss and color retention. Provides an easy to apply, buffable finish. Spray application only. Do not use below the waterline.

Specification Data

Type: Two Component Acrylic Urethane
Color: See Color Card
Packaging: Available in 1 gallon and 1 quart containers
Theoretical Coverage: Sq. Ft./Gallon
573 Sq. Feet at one mil dry
230 Sq. Feet at recommended dry film thickness
Calculated for mixed base and converter, reduced 25%.
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 application environment.
Recommended Wet Film Thickness: 6-9 mils (150-225 microns) total of 2-3 coats.
Recommended Dry Film Thickness: 2-3 mils (50-75 microns) total of 2-3 coats.
Anticipated Cure Time at 77°F, 50% R.H: 24 Hours to tape free; 3 days to light service; 14 days for full cure.
Recoatability: Spray applications consist of two to three coats applied over 1-4 hours. Exact time will vary with temperature, project size, and film thickness applied. AWLCRAFT® 2000 topcoats which have been allowed to cure more than 24 hours must be sanded before recoating.

Product Components, Reducers, Additives, and
Auxiliary Components

Application Equipment

Conventional air atomized spray or HVLP spray. See page 7.

Surface Preparation

Best results are achieved when sprayed over properly prepared AWLGRIP® 545 Primer. May be applied directly over some existing finishes. The existing finish must be sound, tightly adhered to the substrate, and chemically compatible with AWLCRAFT® 2000. See page 11 for testing previously painted surfaces.

Mixing & Reduction

Spray: Mix by volume two parts AWLCRAFT® 2000 Topcoat Base Component with one part AWL-CAT® #2/G3010 Spray Converter to a smooth, homogenous mixture. Reduce 25%-33% with the spray reducer(s) appropriate for conditions. Overall mix is 2:1:3/4-1 by volume. Example: 8 oz. Base, 4 oz. G3010, 3-4 oz. Reducer.

25% reduction is a standard mix. Clear coats, metallic colors, and painting in high temperature conditions may require additional reduction. 40% reduction is the maximum recommendation.

Application Instructions

General: The primed surface must be clean and dry. Achieving maximum gloss and distinction of image requires the primer be smooth sanded with 220-320 grit paper before topcoat application. Using a contrasting mist coat of lacquer primer as a "guide coat" is recommended. Smooth sanding until all the "guide coat" is removed indicates a texture free surface.

Two to three coats are recommended for spray applications.

Spray application: Apply a light, smooth, slightly wet tack coat to the surface. Allow tack coat to "flash off" 30 to 45 minutes. Then apply a full, wet coat to achieve color coverage (i.e., hide) and film thickness requirements. If preferred, three coats may be used. Allow the second coat to "flash off" 30 to 45 minutes until only slightly tacky before applying third coat. In three coat applications, coats two and three are not "full, wet" coats. The second coat is a slightly heavy tack coat with the third coat just wet enough to obtain full hide (opacity) or color coverage.

Do not apply paint materials to surfaces warmer than 105°F or colder than 55°F. Do not attempt to cure products at temperatures below 55°F.