BottomShield Antifouling Paint
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Bottomshield with Easy Application and Cleanup Technology provides season-long protection for powerboats and sailboats
Designed for easy application and cleanup, and to provide a full season of antifouling protection, BottomShield Antifouling Paint uses the latest technology available to create a hybrid paint film strong enough to handle the tough marine environment without building up over time. It offers the durability of a hard paint, but also self-polishes over time like a seasonal ablative.
Soap and water cleanup along with no strong solvent smell yields a user-friendly application. BottomShield Easy Application and Cleanup Technology will not require sanding between coats saving time and money. With lower VOC release, BottomShield is a good choice for marinas under restrictions.
Key Features
- Cleans up easily with soap and water
- Provides season-long antifouling protection
- No sanding between coats saves time and money
- Suitable for powerboats and sailboats
- Low-VOC formula is better for the environment
Physical Data
- Vehicle Type: Water-based emulsion
- Finish: Flat
- Available Colors: Blue, Green, Red, Black
- Components: 1
- Curing Mechanism: Solvent release
- Solids by Weight (Theoretical): 72% +/- 2%
- Solids by Volume (Theoretical): 40% +/- 2%
- Coverage: 500sq.ft/gal.
- VOC: 145g/l max. (1.25lb./gal.)
- Active Ingredients: 25.2% Cuprous Oxide
- Flash Point: None
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, airless or conventional spray
- Number of Coats Recommended: 2 minimum, with additional coat(s) on leading edges and waterline recommended
- Dry Film Thickness/coat: 1.5mil. (3.75 wet mil.)
- Applicator: Maximum 3/16” nap roller
- Application Temperature Min./Max. Range: 50°F.-90°F.
- Thinner: Water
Drying Times*
| Drying | @50°F | @70°F | @90°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To touch | 1 hr. | 1/2 hr. | 1/4 hr. |
| To recoat | 16 hr. | 3 hr. | 1/2 hr. |
| To launch | 48 hr. | 6 hr. | 1 hr. |
*The above dry times are minimums. May be recoated after the minimum time shown. There is no maximum dry time before launching.
Get the right amount of paint:
Note: The following recommendations are for two coats of paint. All values are approximate.
| Boat Type | Bottom Paint |
|---|---|
| 10' Dinghy | 1 qt. |
| 14' Outboard | 1-2 qt. |
| 18' Runabout | 2 qt. |
| 20' Sailboat | 3 qt. |
| 24' Runabout | 3-4 qt. |
| 30' Sailboat | 1.5 gal. |
| 32' Cruiser | 1.5-2 gal. |
| 36' Auxiliary | 2 gal. |
| 40' Cruiser | 2.5 gal. |
| 45' Sailboat | 3-3.5 gal |
| 50' Sportfisher | 4+ gal. |
Another way to determine bottom paint quantity is to estimate the approximate surface area of the hull below the waterline, using the following formula:
Length x Beam x .75 = Approximate underwater surface area in square feet.
Each paint has a “theoretical coverage” area, but most paints require at least two coats, so you can expect actual coverage to be no greater than half of the theoretical value.
