A popular choice among many boatyard professionals as well as do-it-yourselfers who want superb gloss and durability. Pros spray it, yet the Sterling Brushing System achieves the same look. For complete application guides, we strongly recommend that you visit Sterling’s website, detcomarine.com. General instructions for topcoat brushing and spraying systems follow.
Sterling Topcoat Brushing System
Pick a color base, mix 2:1 with U-2964, and allow to pre-react for 45 minutes. Add a dash of U-2900 accelerator in cool weather and thin about 25% with U-2965. Apply on nonskid surfaces with low-nap foam rollers and tip several times with a premium China bristle brush. Apply over U-1000 or 94U-1000 finish primer.
Sterling Topcoat Spray System
For marine professionals. Mix color base 1:1 with U-1001C catalyst. Thin in warm weather with U-1014, and below 70°F with U-1385, 25-30%. Apply first coat wet and allow to dry to touch. Recoat for maximum gloss. Clear coat and buffing is not required. Apply over U-1000 or 94U-1000 finish primer.
Base Formulation: Two-part linear polyurethane topcoat
Recommended Application Method: Spray or brush
Number of Coats Recommended: Two or three coats
Drying Time: 8 hr. pot life, 30-45 min induction, up to 4 hrs overcoating
Primer Needed: U-1000 or 94U-1000 primers
Coverage: 225–350 sq.ft/gal.
Thinner: Please check the application guide at detcomarine.com
Gloss Topcoat Colors
Product Specs
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