Monday, November 30, 2015

Shrink Wrap Damages Awlcraft

After removing Nellie's shrink wrap cocoon we found some blisters in and some dulling of the Awlcraft paint.

The following is from http://www.awlgrip.com/support-and-advice/tips-for-maintaining-topcoats.aspx

Do not 'shrink wrap' or tightly bind Awlgrip or Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat surfaces with plastic wrappings. The cover system, whether synthetic or natural fiber, should be ventilated to allow the coating system to 'breathe'. Do not pull the cover tight to the surface painted with Awlgrip or Awlcraft 2000 Topcoat. This can trap and hold moisture on the surface, resulting in loss of gloss, blistering, or delamination of the topcoat. Do not allow the cover to chafe against the painted surface, a chafing cover, especially when accompanied by airborne dirt, can abrade the surface and cause premature loss of gloss.