I'm in the process of Awlgripping my boomvang. I've got the boomvang
etched, undercoated and primed with #545 primer and was about to top coat
it with Awlcraft. However, I just discovered that my Awl-cat #2 spraying
converter is hardened up and all that I have is the #3 Brush Converter.

According to what I've read, Awl-Craft is a spray only material, and I get
a much better coat by spraying, so I really want to spray. However, a
pint of the converter is $50+, so I'm not keen on spending that and there's
no place around here to get the spray converter.

So, does anyone know what the difference is between the spraying converter
and the brushing converter? What happens if spray using the brushing
converter?

-- Geoff
www.GeoffSchultz.org

"Geoff Schultz" wrote in message
.. .
I'm in the process of Awlgripping my boomvang. I've got the boomvang
etched, undercoated and primed with #545 primer and was about to top coat
it with Awlcraft. However, I just discovered that my Awl-cat #2 spraying
converter is hardened up and all that I have is the #3 Brush Converter.

According to what I've read, Awl-Craft is a spray only material, and I get
a much better coat by spraying, so I really want to spray. However, a
pint of the converter is $50+, so I'm not keen on spending that and
there's
no place around here to get the spray converter.

So, does anyone know what the difference is between the spraying converter
and the brushing converter? What happens if spray using the brushing
converter?

-- Geoff
www.GeoffSchultz.org

I have been told that Awlgrip can be rolled and tipped, and have seen
excellent work where the painter claimed to have done it that way.



--
KLC Lewis
www.cafepress.com/tmen
www.zazzle.com/klclewis
www.KLCLewisStudios.com

On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:05:41 -0500, "KLC Lewis"
wrote:

I have been told that Awlgrip can be rolled and tipped, and have seen
excellent work where the painter claimed to have done it that way.

Yes, or it can be brushed without rolling on small surfaces where it
is easy to maintain a wet edge. It takes practice and experience to
get it right. It is also important to remember that Awlgrip is
**highly** toxic, especially when sprayed.

On Sat, 25 Apr 2009 11:44:55 -0500, Geoff Schultz
wrote:

I'm in the process of Awlgripping my boomvang. I've got the boomvang
etched, undercoated and primed with #545 primer and was about to top coat
it with Awlcraft. However, I just discovered that my Awl-cat #2 spraying
converter is hardened up and all that I have is the #3 Brush Converter.

According to what I've read, Awl-Craft is a spray only material, and I get
a much better coat by spraying, so I really want to spray. However, a
pint of the converter is $50+, so I'm not keen on spending that and there's
no place around here to get the spray converter.

So, does anyone know what the difference is between the spraying converter
and the brushing converter? What happens if spray using the brushing
converter?

-- Geoff
www.GeoffSchultz.org


You are correct, to get that glass like finish you need to spray
Awl-Craft.

If you don't have anything but brush converter I'd try it. Mix up a
half cup and spray the wall.

I suspect that using the brush converter might make the paint a bit
more "liquid" so it flows easier and is more self leveling so if you
spray it might tend to run easier but it should still be controllable.
I'd go for it... carefully.


Cheers,

Bruce in Bangkok
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)