Stuart 28-2
Member II
I am having the transom painted with Awlgrip. I'm doing pretty much everything except spraying the paint - having a pro do that.
Anyone have experience with temperature issues?
I am reading an application guide by Awlgrip. It has tremendous detail. Under Painting Environment it uses 77deg F as the ideal along with curing times and says if it is cooler it will take longer. It shows first cure cycle as 12-24 hours, second as 72-96 hours, and third cure cycle as 14-21 days.
I am in North Carolina and for January/February count on 40's and 50's for the most part.
It says "severe service conditions" should be avoided until third cure cycle complete. I interpret that as meaning I can put the boat back in the water and dock it in the slip but can't go sailing.
Sounds like once I start painting I am something like 40 days out from sailing.
Opinions please.
Anyone have experience with temperature issues?
I am reading an application guide by Awlgrip. It has tremendous detail. Under Painting Environment it uses 77deg F as the ideal along with curing times and says if it is cooler it will take longer. It shows first cure cycle as 12-24 hours, second as 72-96 hours, and third cure cycle as 14-21 days.
I am in North Carolina and for January/February count on 40's and 50's for the most part.
It says "severe service conditions" should be avoided until third cure cycle complete. I interpret that as meaning I can put the boat back in the water and dock it in the slip but can't go sailing.
Sounds like once I start painting I am something like 40 days out from sailing.
Opinions please.
