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- AMRS-1240Q * Pettit Hydrocoat Ablative Antifouling Paint - 2 Colors and Sizes Available
AMRS-1240Q * Pettit Hydrocoat Ablative Antifouling Paint - 2 Colors and Sizes Available
AMRS-1240Q * Pettit Hydrocoat Ablative Antifouling Paint - 2 Colors and Sizes Available
Pettit Hydrocoat is an environmentally friendly marine bottom paint with no harsh solvents or smells and meets all current local and state environmental regulations. This bottom paint is the most advanced water-based ablative antifouling paint available. It is made to last and provides year-round protection for boat bottoms. Pettit Hydrocoat waterbased bottom paint is self polish and its unique formula allows you to bypass the pre-sanding stage. This bottom paint is durable enough to withstand frequent beaching, trailering, and launching and wears away over time eliminating paint build up. Its water-based formula allows you to clean up with just soap and water no solvents are needed.
The Pettit Hydrocoat Bottom Paint is comparable to Interlux Micron CSC and Pettit Horizons and is sold by the gallon and comes in blue and black. Each gallon covers 430 sq feet a gallon and can be applied with a brush, roller, airless or conventional spray. It is not recommended to use this product on aluminum hulls and outdrives.
Key Features:
- Self-polishing
- 40% Cuprous Oxide
- Copolymer Ablative technology
- PTFE for slick fast finish
- Multi-season Ablative
- Minimal Odor, Easy Clean-up with Water
- Environmentally friendly
- Comparable to Interlux Micron CSC, and Pettit Horizons
Specifications:
- Type: Water-based ablative
- Recommended Usage: All fouling waters
- Colors Available: 1240 Blue, 1840 Black
- Drying Time: To overcoat 3hrs; To launch; 6hrs. @ 70°F
- Number of Coats Recommended: 2-3
- Coverage: 490 ft2/gal
- VOC: 150 grams/liter
- Biocide: Cuprous Oxide 40.43%
Associated Products:
Pettit Protect Epoxy Primer - Primer for bare fiberglass applications
Pettit 120 Thinner - For surface prep
How To Apply Pettit Hydrocoat Bottom Paint
Hydrocoat is easily applied using a brush, roller or sprayer. For rollers, use a high-quality short nap (maximum 3/16" nap) roller cover. Apply using thin coats, as over-application will cause surface imperfections and shorter wear. Before applying, mix paint thoroughly. Clean and properly prepare surfaces prior to painting. TIP: For the smoothest possible finish: thin the paint 5-10% with clean fresh water. Wet the surface with fresh water. This will provide a truer color and smoother finish.
- Application Methods: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray.
- Number of Coats: 2 minimum with additional coat at waterline recommended.
- Dry Film Thickness: 1.5 mils (3.75 wet mils)
- Coverage: 430 sq. ft/gal.
- Application Temp: 50°F Min. / 90°F Max.
- Thinner: Clean, fresh water
Application Systems
- Previously Painted Surfaces
- If the previous coating is in good condition, thoroughly sand with 80-grit sandpaper then solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove residue.
- Apply two finish coats of Hydrocoat.
- If the previous coating is soft or in poor condition, remove to the bare surface by sanding or using paint remover.
- Proceed with appropriate bare system as described below.
- Old tin or copper copolymers or Teflon-based antifoulings should be sanded thoroughly with 80-grit sandpaper to remove the chalky outer surface.
- Wipe clean of sanding residue, then over-coat directly with Hydrocoat.
- Bare Fiberglass
- All fiberglass, regardless of age, should be thoroughly cleaned with Pettit 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep or de-waxed several times with Pettit D95 Dewaxer. Proceed with either sanding method or non-sanding method:
- Sanding Method:
- After the surface has been dewaxed, sand thoroughly with 80-grit paper to a dull, frosty finish.
- Rewash the surface with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove residue.
- Apply two coats of Pettit Hydrocoat.
- Non-Sanding Method:
- Thoroughly clean, de-wax and etch the surface with Pettit 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep using a medium Scotch-Brite pad in a swirling motion.
- Rinse all residue from the surface and let dry. Make sure the entire surface has a dull, frosty finish.
- Wipe surface to remove any excess moisture.
- Apply two thin coats of Hydrocoat.
- Barrier Coats
- To render the bottom as water impermeable as possible, prepare the fiberglass surface as mentioned above (sanding method).
- Apply two or three coats of Pettit Protect High Built Epoxy Primer per label directions.
- Apply two thin coats of Hydrocoat,
- Bare Wood
- Bare wooden hulls should be sanded thoroughly with 80-grit sandpaper.
- Wipe clean of sanding residue with Pettit 120 Thinner.
- A coat of Pettit 6627 Tie-Coat Primer thinned 25% with Pettit 97 Epoxy Thinner should be applied directly to the bare wood.
- Allow to dry for four hours.
- Apply two thin coats of Hydrocoat.
- Previously Painted Wood
- Thoroughly sand with 80-grit sandpaper.
- If priming is necessary on bare wood spots, apply a touch-up coat of Pettit 6627 Tie-Coat Primer thinned 25% with Pettit Epoxy Thinner.
- Apply two thin coats of Hydrocoat.
Application Tips
- Hydrocoat does not require sanding between coats.
- Slight variations in color and surface texture are not uncommon and will not affect performance.
- When spraying, do not thin Hydrocoat more than 10% or inadequate paint film thickness will occur.
- Burnishing the surface to create a slicker finish should be done with 400-600 grit wet-or-dry sandpaper after the coating has dried for seven days.
- Do not use this product on aluminum hulls and outdrives.
California Residents:
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