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Title: Maintain your topcoats with AwlwashAwlcare


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Awlgrip Coatings a heritage of quality

• The Awlgrip brand is the undisputed world leader
  in the Yacht Professional Topsides segment.
• It is both a well established brand and a trusted
  manufacturer of high performance coating
  solutions.
• Since 1972, Awlgrip has specialized in the
  development and manufacturing of technically
  advanced urethane, epoxy, high solids and
  antifouling coatings to meet the harsh demands of
  the marine industry.
• All manufacturing procedures are audited both
  internally and externally to stringent ISO
  criteria, whilst environmental concerns are
  addressed by compliance with strict EPA, OSHA and
  air quality standards.
• Since 2002, Awlgrip Coatings has become an Akzo
  Nobel company.

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Boat cleaning basics

• Not only are boats valuable properties, but they
  are also subjected to harsh environments during
  the course of their normal use.
• For these reasons, preventive maintenance should
  be a regular activity for boat owners.

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Maintaining your boats natural beauty

• Cleaning is one of the easiest tasks that the
  boat owner can undertake it also has the
  advantage of producing a result that is
  immediately visible.
• In this presentation we will look at maintaining
  your boats natural beauty using AWLWASH and
  AWLCARE products from Awlgrip.

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Safety when using boat cleaning products

• Some boat cleaning products in common usage are
  either strongly acidic, like rust remover or
  strongly alkaline, like degreaser.
• In general, for all boat cleaning products
• always read the manufacturer's full Health
  Safety guidelines and all instructions for use
  that are printed on the label.
• When working on a slippery deck surface wear
• Deck shoes
• Life jacket
• Safety harness
• Safety glasses
• Chemical resistant gloves

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Cleaning equipment

• As with all jobs, using the correct equipment
  makesthe task easier.
• The material requirements for keeping your boat
  cleanare few and uncomplicated
• Brushes
• Often used without the brush handle
• Brushes with a soft texture (yellow) are
  suitablefor use on Awlgrip painted surfaces
• Whilst, brushes with a coarse texture (white)
  should not be used on painted surfaces but
  reserved for use on non-slip decks and other
  tough surfaces.
• Sponges
• Either natural or synthetic

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Cleaning equipment

• A bucket
• remember to adhere to recommended dilutions
• An old toothbrush
• to get to those difficult-to-reach areas
• A chamois
• a synthetic one is fine for drying and they are
  cheaper and longer lasting than the natural
  version too!

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The correct products to maintainyour boats
painted surfaces

• Most household cleaner soaps and concentrates
  are
• Intended to tackle grease,
• Designed for use on Formica and vinyl, not
  painted surfaces.
• As a result they have a high alkalinity and are
  much too harsh for use on high performance
  coatings
• they can strip the wax off a boats hull a lot
  faster than specially formulated boat soaps.
• Furthermore, alkaline household cleaners can also
  etch the painted surface if they are allowed to
  dry on the surface.

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Acidity/alkalinity of cleaning products

• The pH scale is used by chemists to classify the
  acidity or alkalinity of a substance.
• The pH value is effectively a measure of the
  concentration of hydrogen ions relative to
  neutral distilled water, which has a pH value
  of 7.
• Very strong acids, such as battery acid, have low
  pH values that tend towards zero very strong
  alkalis, such as bleach, have pH values that tend
  towards 14.
• AWLWASH has been formulated with a neutral pH
  value of 7.

Acidic Neutral Alkaline
0 3 5 7 10 12 14
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Products NOT to be used on Awlgrip topcoats

• Do NOT use abrasives, scratch pads, or
  compoundson Awlgrip topcoats.
• Also, do NOT use
• Dish detergent, metal polishes, acidic soapsor
  soaps with a high alkalinity
• Abrading the surface reduces the overall lifeof
  the finish
• by giving dirt a place to cling, and
• wearing out the resin layer.
• Do NOT allow teak cleaners to come into contact
  with Awlgrip topcoats.
• Most teak cleaners contain acids or caustic
  agents that can stain and discolor high
  performance Awlgrip topcoats.

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Awlgrip boat maintenance products

• The boat maintenance products offered by Awlgrip
  have been specifically developed to ensure that
  Awlgrip topcoats last for years.
• Using these dedicated fit for purpose products
  will help to eliminate the premature dulling of
  the coating that the use of unsuitable, harsh
  cleaners can cause.
• Using AWLWASH and AWLCARE together will provide
  the safest and most effective protection for your
  boats Awlgrip topcoats.

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AWLWASH Wash Down Concentrate

• Formulated to clean Awlgrip AWLCRAFT 2000and
  AWLGRIP topcoats.
• Does not contain acids, alkalines or abrasives.
• 100 biodegradable.
• AWLWASH is free rinsing which decreasesdrying
  time.
• Available in US quart and 1 gallon containers.
• Fully compatible with AWLCARE
• Designed to clean topcoat without excessive
  removal of AWLCARE protective polymer coating.
• Comes in a refillable Tip N Measure
  container, which makes it easy to obtain the
  correct mix ratio
• One ounce (30mls) of AWLWASH per gallon (3.79L)
  of water.

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AWLCARE Protective Polymer Sealer

• Available in US pint and half gallon containers.
• Hand applied, non-abrasive synthetic
  polymerformulated to clean and protect Awlgrip
  AWLCRAFT 2000 and AWLGRIP 2 topcoats.
• Contains no harsh abrasives and will not
  scratchthe painted surface.
• AWLCARE leaves a non-yellowing,
  protectivepolymer coating which lasts through
  multiple washings.
• Removes mild stains such as water spots and
  diesel soot.
• Increases resistance to attack from acid rain and
  other environmentalpollutants with regular
  applications.

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Lab testing gloss retention ability of AWLCARE

• Recently the Awlgrip laboratory tested the gloss
  retention capabilities of AWLCARE on two samples
  of AWLGRIP 2 Vivid Red topcoat during prolonged
  (3000hrs) QUV testing
• Sample 1 was washed in AWLWASH,
• Sample 2 was washed in AWLWASH followed by
  coating with AWLCARE.
• Recommended concentrations were used in all
  cases.
• The QUV machine replicates extreme environmental
  conditions, alternating between
• 4hrs of exposure 100 UV light at 140F/60C and
• 4hrs of exposure 100 humidity at 106F/41C.
• At intervals of 250 hours, the sample panels were
  removed, tested for gloss values, re-treated
  accordingly (as per sample 1 or sample 2) and
  re-subjected to QUV testing.
• All gloss values were measured in controlled
  laboratory conditions using 60 gloss meter.

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Test results  graphical representation
NOTE The dots correspondto intervalsof 250
hours when coatings were re-applied
AWLWASH AWLCARE
AWLWASH alone
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Test conclusions

• The sample that had been washed in AWLWASH and
  then coated with AWLCARE (sample 2) performed
  significantly better than the sample that had
  just been washed in AWLWASH (sample 1)
• Sample 1 showed a deterioration in gloss value
  of 23.1 units after 3000 hours
• Whilst sample 2 showed a deterioration in gloss
  value of just 13.1 units over the same full test
  period.
• CONCLUSION
• The paint maintenance products offered by
  Awlgrip have undergone extensive laboratory and
  marine testing to guarantee their quality and
  effectiveness
• Application of AWLCARE can improve topcoat gloss
  retention by up to 12, even in the most arduous
  conditions.

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Using AWLWASH

• Rinse surface thoroughly prior to washing.
• Add 1 ounce of AWLWASH per gallon of water.
• Wash surface while still wet from initial
  rinsing. Use a soft, non-abrasive applicator when
  washing the surface.
• Do not allow AWLWASH to dry on the surface prior
  to rinsing - wash small sections of large
  surfaces to insure the surface stays wet.
• Rinse surface thoroughly after washing.
• When finished, wipe surface with soft cotton
  towel or chamois toprevent water spots.

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Avoiding water spots

• Water spots are caused by organic and inorganic
  impurities in the water.
• If water beads are allowed to air dry, the water
  evaporates and leaves a residue on the paint.
• This residue may then gradually etch the paint if
  it is not removed.
• If water marks are a problem, Awlgrip recommends
  the use of a water softening system
• Alternatively, water marks can be removed with
  AWLCARE Protective Polymer Sealer by Awlgrip .

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Water softening systems

• To reduce problems of water marking,Awlgrip
  recommends the use of a portable water softening
  system.
• Water softening systems work by removing minerals
  such as calcium, iron, lime and magnesium from
  the water supply.
• This prevents any water left on the surface from
  leaving unsightly deposits and, ultimately,
  causing damage to the painted surface.
• The best water softening systems can be used
  anywhere in the world to treat all the water that
  you put on or in your boat.
• These work exactly the same way as residential or
  commercial water softeners,but have the
  advantage of being designedto be portable.

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Stubborn stains

• Stubborn stains may require a higher
  concentration of AWLWASH.
• Remember, however, that higher concentrations
  will require more rinsing.
• For very stubborn stains, AWLWASH can be used at
  full concentration.

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Why you should NOT use traditional waxes

• After having washed your boat with AWLWASH, do
  not be tempted to then use traditional waxes.
• Always use the recommended AWLCARE Protective
  Polymer Sealer.
• Although traditional waxes as long as they
  contain no abrasives! will not harm the
  Awlgrip painted surface, their application is a
  futile exercise
• because they break down rapidly
• leaving a residue that attracts dirt AND causes
  the topcoat to appear yellow
• meaning that the wax needs to be constantly
  maintained
• hence increasing overall maintenance!

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Using AWLCARE

• Wash surface with Awlgrip AWLWASH Wash Down
  Concentrate, rinse and wipe dry.
• Shake AWLCARE well and apply with a 100 cotton
  applicator or cloth.
• AWLCARE can be applied in direct sunlight or in
  the shade.
• Allow AWLCARE to dry to a haze.
• Wipe off haze by hand with a fresh, clean cotton
  cloth - mechanical buffingis not recommended
  with AWLCARE.
• Note that multiple coats of AWLCARE may be
  needed to protect waterrunoff areas.

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Boatcare projects withAWLWASH AWLCARE 1
Cleaning the transom2 Removing stubborn stains
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Cleaning the transom  Step 1

• After mixing AWLWASH to the correct
  concentration, use a soft brush or wash mitt to
  clean from the top of the transom to the bottom.

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Cleaning the transom  Step 2

• After thoroughly washing the transom, rinse it
  down with fresh clean water,again from top to
  bottom.
• Then dry it with a chamois or clean dry towelling.

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Cleaning the transom  Step 3

• After washing and drying, the surface is now
  ready for the application of AWLCARE.
• Using a clean dry rag, apply AWLCARE to the
  surface in a circular motion.

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Metal polishing products

• NEVER allow metal polishing products containing
  acids to come into contact with Awlgrip coatings
  as they will damage the surface!
• Rain water and dew running off metal fittings
  will spread the metal polishs acidic residue
  onto the paint surface that will etch and dull
  the paint finish.
• Metal polishes may discolor and stain the painted
  surface.

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Cleaning the transom  Step 4

• ALWAYS remove AWLCARE by hand using a fresh,
  clean rag.
• It is not recommended to buff AWLCARE
  mechanically.

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Removing stubborn salt stains Step 1

• Salt stains on a boats hull are unpleasant to
  look at, but fortunately they are not too
  difficult to remove.
• Mix a 11 solution of distilled white vinegar and
  warm water in a bucket.

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Removing stubborn salt stains Step 2

• Use a soft rag dipped in the solution to scrub
  the entire hull area.
• Immediately afterwards whilst the hull is still
  wet wash the hull with AWLWASH at normal
  concentrations to remove all traces of the
  vinegar solution.
• Finally, rinse and dry the hull as normal.

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Caring for your boat

• Rinsing your boat with fresh water.
• Drying your boat.
• Ventilating your boat.
• Protective covers tarpaulins.

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Rinsing your boat with fresh water
Remember that fresh water is a safeand readily
available cleaning agent. Owners of
well-maintained boats always wash down with fresh
water after every trip. Get into the habit of
rinsing your boat regularly with fresh water by
doing this you will drastically reduce the amount
of time needed to wash and wax it. Rinsing your
boat does not take much time at the end of the
day and it is good preventative maintenance.
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Drying your boat

• Once you have finished washing your boat it is
  good practice to get it dried as quickly as
  possible to prevent water marks.
• Synthetic chamois and clean towelling are the
  best traditional allies for this task, however

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Silicone blades

• you may wish to consider the latest type of
  hi-tech water scraping blades that are now
  commercially available.
• Utilising a soft, flexible silicone blade that
  can remove water in one pass without scratching
  paint or fibreglass, these tools are claimed to
  dry any smooth surface in a third of the timeof
  a chamois rag.

For the ultimate result, use a silicone blade
followed by a chamois.
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Protective covers tarpaulins

• Tarpaulin, constructed from heavy-duty vinyl or
  canvas,is used to shield the upper decks from
  the attack of theelements.
• It is particularly useful in protecting painted
  and varnishedsurfaces from the effects of UV
  rays.
• However, when using tarpaulin a delicate balance
  mustbe maintained between
• on the one hand, ensuring that the paint surface
  is adequately ventilated and free to breathe
• and on the other, eliminating any chafing
  movements.
• High performance Awlgrip topcoats should not be
  too tightly bound with coverings either
  synthetic or natural fiber as moisture can
  become trapped and held on the surface.
• Over prolonged periods, this may result in a loss
  of gloss, blistering, or delamination of the
  topcoat.

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awlgrip.com  interactive assistance

• For further information relating to the products
  featured in this presentation, please refer to
  our website
• awlgrip.com

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