Awlgrip Topcoat · Awlcraft 2000/3000 · 545 Epoxy Primer · Awlcraft SE · Awlgrip HDT Clear
Set your surface area or paint volume, pick spray or roll/brush application, and choose your product line — get exact base, converter, and reducer amounts, plus estimated coverage, before you crack a can.
Measurement System
Sets the units used throughout.
Product Line
Sets the base mix ratios and coverage rate.
25
15%24%33%
Guide: Start around 25%. Use less (15–20%) in cooler temps or small jobs. Use more (25–33%) in hot/dry conditions or large panels. Target: 11–15 sec DIN 4 viscosity.
The two Pro-Cure accelerators differ in dosage, temperature limit, application method, and cure speed:
X-98
X-138
Max dosage
0.5 fl oz / 2 gal topcoat
1 fl oz / 2 gal topcoat
Max use temperature
75°F
85°F
Application
Spray only
Spray or brush
Dry time / working life (at 70°F)
4–5 hr / 2–3 hr
11–12 hr / 6–7 hr
Both accelerators carry a general 85°F ceiling; X-98’s own limit is lower, at 75°F.
General guidance, not a manufacturer recommendation: X-98’s shorter working life suits quick spray jobs; X-138’s longer window suits larger or slower jobs.
Note: Awlcraft SE is a basecoat. A compatible clearcoat (Awlgrip HDT Clear or Awlcraft 2000 Clear) must be applied after this product. An accelerator (including Pro-Cure) must not be added to this product.
Induction Time: After mixing, allow 15 minutes before spraying. Activator Guide: 59–73°F → Fast (OA0020) | 68–86°F → Medium (OA0015 or 50:50 blend) | >86°F → Slow (OA0010)
Coating Area and Application Method
How much you're coating, and how you'll apply it.
Coating Amount
Enter surface area or the paint volume you plan to mix.
Enter the dimensions of the surface area.
Calculated Area: —
Application Method
Spray-only: Awlcraft 2000/3000, Awlcraft SE, and Awlgrip HDT Clear. Spray or roll/brush: 545 Epoxy Primer and Awlgrip Topcoat.
Mix Result
Paint Base—
Converter / Catalyst—
Reducer—
Accelerator (Pro-Cure X-98)—
Coverage
Paint Base: —
Converter / Catalyst: —
Reducer: —
Accelerator (Pro-Cure X-98): —
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Tips & Safety
Two-part topcoats punish sloppy ratios — get the mix right before you spray.
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How to Use the Awlgrip Paint Mix Calculator
Awlgrip topcoats require precise mixing of base, converter, and reducer. Wrong ratios cause poor adhesion, slow cure, or a cloudy finish. This calculator gives you the exact amounts for your batch size.
Select measurement system — Imperial (ft², oz, qt, gal) or Metric (m², mL, L).
Select your product line — Awlcraft 2000/3000 Topcoat, Awlgrip Topcoat, 545 Epoxy Primer, Awlcraft SE Basecoat, or Awlgrip HDT Clear. Choosing Awlcraft 2000/3000 adds two controls to this card: a reducer percentage slider (15–33%) and a Pro-Cure accelerator choice.
Enter your coating amount — Give a single area or volume figure, or enter length × width and let the calculator work out the area. Set your input units and the units you want results in.
Choose an application method — Spray or Roll/Brush, in the same card. Awlcraft 2000/3000, Awlcraft SE and HDT Clear are spray-only, so Roll/Brush is disabled for those.
Read the result — Exact base, converter and reducer amounts, with the AkzoNobel part number for each. Results update as you type.
Reducer is per-product, not one number: Awlgrip Topcoat 25% spraying / 20% rolling; Awlcraft 2000/3000 anywhere from 15–33%, which you set yourself; 545 Primer 25% spraying / 10% rolling; Awlcraft SE a fixed 50%.
Spray and brush use different converters: Awlgrip Topcoat takes Awlcat #2 (G3010) for spray and Awlcat #3 (H3002) Brushing Converter for roll/brush — two separate products, not one at a different ratio.
Picking a reducer: T0001 Fast, T0002 Very Fast, T0003 Standard, T0005 Hot Weather for spraying; T0031 Brushing Reducer for roll and brush work.
Accelerator, Awlcraft 2000/3000 only: Pro-Cure X-98 and X-138 are both approved for this line. X-98 cures faster on a shorter working window; X-138 gives you more time. Never use either above 85°F, and X-98 not above 75°F.
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How to Use the Awlgrip Paint Mix Calculator
Awlgrip topcoats require precise mixing of base, converter, and reducer. Wrong ratios cause poor adhesion, slow cure, or a cloudy finish. This calculator gives you the exact amounts for your batch size.
Select measurement system — Imperial (ft², oz, qt, gal) or Metric (m², mL, L).
Select your product line — Awlcraft 2000/3000 Topcoat, Awlgrip Topcoat, 545 Epoxy Primer, Awlcraft SE Basecoat, or Awlgrip HDT Clear. Choosing Awlcraft 2000/3000 adds two controls to this card: a reducer percentage slider (15–33%) and a Pro-Cure accelerator choice.
Enter your coating amount — Give a single area or volume figure, or enter length × width and let the calculator work out the area. Set your input units and the units you want results in.
Choose an application method — Spray or Roll/Brush, in the same card. Awlcraft 2000/3000, Awlcraft SE and HDT Clear are spray-only, so Roll/Brush is disabled for those.
Read the result — Exact base, converter and reducer amounts, with the AkzoNobel part number for each. Results update as you type.
Reducer is per-product, not one number: Awlgrip Topcoat 25% spraying / 20% rolling; Awlcraft 2000/3000 anywhere from 15–33%, which you set yourself; 545 Primer 25% spraying / 10% rolling; Awlcraft SE a fixed 50%.
Spray and brush use different converters: Awlgrip Topcoat takes Awlcat #2 (G3010) for spray and Awlcat #3 (H3002) Brushing Converter for roll/brush — two separate products, not one at a different ratio.
Picking a reducer: T0001 Fast, T0002 Very Fast, T0003 Standard, T0005 Hot Weather for spraying; T0031 Brushing Reducer for roll and brush work.
Accelerator, Awlcraft 2000/3000 only: Pro-Cure X-98 and X-138 are both approved for this line. X-98 cures faster on a shorter working window; X-138 gives you more time. Never use either above 85°F, and X-98 not above 75°F.
Upgrade to Pro to access the full Repair Estimator with paint cost tracking.