BRAND-NEW
AkzoNobel’s New Awlgrip Single-Stage Topcoat Makes Life a Breeze for Yacht Owners Navigating the process of yacht care and maintenance just got a
durable finish (Awlgrip topcoat) and a slightly softer, repairable finish
whole lot easier following the launch of Awlgrip HDT (High Definition
(Awlcraft 2000) and contains lower VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
Technology), a new single-stage repairable topcoat from AkzoNobel.
than traditional topcoats. Awlgrip HDT can also be supplied in any colour through AkzoNobel’s Awlmix centres, while around 300 are ready to be
Creating a new standard in topcoat appearance and durability, Awlgrip
selected online at www.mixitcloud.com.
HDT is a high performance, mirror-like single-stage coating which allows
“Our products are all about making a difference,” adds Bilal Salahuddin,
owners to protect their boat with a stunning, long-lasting finish, all
Commercial Director, Yacht Coatings. “We’re committed to creating
without sacrificing convenience.
fit-for-purpose colours and innovative supporting colour tools and
“We’re always looking to deliver for our customers and Awlgrip HDT will
solutions that meet whatever technical challenges or performance
give yacht owners a longer lasting and easier to maintain finish,” explains
demands our yacht customers may face.”
Jean Michel Gauthier, AkzoNobel’s Global Business Director for Marine, Protective and Yacht Coatings. “It’s another tool in the ‘box of paint
Available now in North America and Europe, the launch of the new
tools’ which has been specifically tailored for consistent application,
Awlgrip product follows on from last October’s introduction of Awlgrip
reparability and exceptional colour retention.”
HDT polyurethane clearcoat, which can be used over the full range of
The new product passed the toughest of tests when it was put through
Awlcraft SE basecoats.
its paces during the last edition of the Volvo Ocean Race (now called The Ocean Race). Awlgrip HDT combines the functionality of a hard,
For further information: www.awlgrip.com © AkzoNobel
Awlgrip HDT combines the functionality of a hard, durable finish (Awlgrip topcoat) and a slightly softer, repairable finish (Awlcraft 2000) and contains lower VOCs (volatile organic compounds) than traditional topcoats.
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