After a New Paint Job....

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alaska_av8r

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I am in the process of repainting my 29 foot Cruisers Elegante.

My question is.....

How long should I let the paint cure or sit before touching it?...and

Should I apply a wax or polish, after it cures?

thank you
 
What paint are you using? AWLgrip? Imron?

And, no, you definitely should not wax or polish it once it has cured. Why ruin a nice new finish?
 
I'm thinking that you've already done this, but if not, Google "Interlux Brightsides" and take a look at the various sites there. You'll find the answer to your question and much more in the way of preparation and application. Good luck.
 
I was going to ask the same question. My new paint is Awlgrip. And after the $$ spent I will like to know what will be the frequency for 1) Washing 2) Waxing and/or 3) Polishing
Thanks, Edgar
 
I didn't think you ever had to wax Awlgrip or Imron? Wash it when it is dirty.
 
Greg's right. Given prudent maintenance to your AWLgripped surfaces, you should never find the need to wax or polish that finish. You should only be using a relatively mild cleaning agent and water.

Read the AWLgrip care instructions for additional information.
 
As far as Awlgrip goes this is what you should use after if properly cures.
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=2751

As far as the Brightsides go, I am a painter myself, and I had never heard of anyone waxing that paint. The finish does hold its gloss for a long time, but when the gloss is gone, it is time to repaint. Easy enough to do as it is a one part paint and is very easy to use. If you are rolling and tipping make sure you use a brushing thinner to reduce the brush marks and help it level nicely.
 
Funny, one of the reasons I didnt paint it before was because I didnt want to be a slave waxing and polishing....... The day after I post the question I ask at the marina the guy that clean the boats and the answer was that he recomend washing once a week, waxing once a month and polishing every 6 months for $125 a month......
 
They finish to paint. After they polish the new paint I can see swirls in the paint. Is this normal. I was today marking spots I think it should be fix, so if its not normal I would like to know so they can fix the swirls before I make the final payment...
 
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After they polish the new paint I can see swirls in the paint.
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Are you saying that they already have polished or waxed your new finish? I hope not.

Or, are you saying that they have finished the AWLgrip application and now you can see swirl marks under the application? If that is the case, you should ask the applicator the exact process used to paint your boat. Did they use the 2-part catalyzed primer that AWLgrip recommends prior to the application of the finish coat?

In either case, it is not normal and you should not see swirl marks, no matter what.
 
When catalyzed paint is used it is very normal to wet sand then compound and polish these type of paints. This is standard practice for removing hazing/blemishes/and orange peel,after paint has completely cured. What he may be seeing is a not so perfect compound job after the paint job.
 
sublimetime, that exactly how they did it. Is there a way to remove the swirls??
 
yes, It sounds like they didn't finish the compounding step completely. After the rubbing compound is buffed out they need to do another rotary buffing witha finer compound called polishing compound instead of the rubbing compound.The swirl marks you see are actually tiny scratches that are from the abrasives in the compund. The polishing compound has a much finer texture. You can also try using commercially available products called swirl mark removers,wich are a very fine compound,but they are usually only avail. at body shop suppiers.

This process of painting the wetsanding and three step polishing will give you the best looking,flatest,deep shine you can get on a painted surface,and done correctly with the patience needed,will almost always looks better than gel coat finish. This has been the process used on show car paint jobs for the past 50 years.
 
yeap, they were doing that today. sorry guys, since is my first boat that is been painted, Im just want to make sure.... Thanks, again
 
While it may be true that with some catalyzed finishes, it is normal to wet sand then compound and polish these type of paints, it is not true with AWLgrip.

Conventional understanding is that AWLgrip should not be touched once it has left the sprayer. Any AWLgripped surface that has been rubbed or compounded or buffed, or in any way abraded, will fail prematurely.

What I would do if I were Edgar is to call AWLgrip directly for consultation and further advice.

alaska_av8r -- do you need any additional advice? :) Or are you good to go with what you have?...
 
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