Main mast work part 2: Applying finishing primer and Awlcraft 2000 finishing paint.
After the High Build was sprayed onto the mast and sanded smooth, the next step was spraying the Awlgrip 545 finishing primer. Five coats of the primer was applied and the final coat was sanded so the Awlcraft 2000 paint can be sprayed.
The picture above displays the final coat of the Awlgrip High Build product. Note the orange peel texture and the slight shine. This product needs to be sanded to remove the orange peel and the slight gloss - the lighting is causing the orange color look and the picture on the above right is under the tarp section of the painting area so the lighting is more natural.
The mast was sanded after five coats of the 545 finishing primer using 400 grit paper, but before the 545 was applied, I discovered 12 pinholes. I filled the holes with Awlfair filler.
The main mast has been placed on a Harbor Freight trailer that is used as a dolly. Ready for transport back to the marine to be stepped on the Great Ketch.
