Awlgrip - where is it safe to spray ?

abl1111 · #1 07-07-2011, 07:08 PM

I need to spray a boat with Awlgrip, and lost my buddies factory to do it in. Is it safe to spray outside in a neighborhood - I'm worried about overspray; cars neighbors houses, etc.

Blue_Heron · #2 07-07-2011, 08:11 PM

The 454 primer won't be a problem. It dries so fast, the overspray is a powder you can sweep up. The top coat is another matter. I sprayed mine inside, so I can't say with certainty what distance is safe for the top coat. I would think at least 25', but some of the other guys with more experience may have a more accurate idea.
Dave

NoBones · #3 07-08-2011, 08:21 AM

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The 454 primer won't be a problem.
Dave

I think you meant 545..

See ya, Ken

abl1111 · #4 07-08-2011, 10:01 AM

Thx guys - Strick, I knew that was the right answer - just didn't want to face it ! The search is on !

Blue_Heron · #5 07-08-2011, 04:12 PM

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I think you meant 545..

See ya, Ken

Yeah, I did. I'm the victim of age induced dyslexia. Wish that was the firs time it had happened.
Dave

oldfielder · #6 07-09-2011, 10:15 AM

I'm not sure if anyone mentioned it, but here on LI with the way the humidity settles out of the air every night, you will definitely want it covered. I basically built a tent over mine, but I was only doing the deck.

abl1111 · #7 07-10-2011, 09:03 AM

I hear'ya. Last time I sprayed I waited for the weather report to be perfect. Then I sprayed the 545 outside and then built a large oxygen tent out of huge sheets of plastic within an industrial building and sprayed away. Came out great.

I asked an auto-body guy I know if I could use his room fopr a few bucks on a Sunday, but he said that his room is not set-up for something like Awlgrip...

strick · #8 07-08-2011, 12:59 AM

Your gonna want to spray it inside or under a covered carport of sorts because bugs and debris will get on the wet paint and then your not going to be happy.

strick