Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua
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Water based antifouling paint with easy clean up, leaving a smooth racing finish with less drag
Key features
- Low Volatile Organic Content limits solvent emission
- Provides exceptionally smooth finish
- Reduces drag and friction
- Easy clean up with soap and water
- Thinner film and less paint build up equals less drag
Physical Data
- Type: Multi-seasonal water-based antifouling paint
- Finish: Matte
- Available colors: Red, Blue, Black, Green
- Components: 1
- Curing mechanism: Solvent Release
- Solids by Volume: 37%
- Coverage: 455.9 sq.ft. /gal.
- VOC: 51 grams/liter
- Active ingredients: 35% Cuprous oxide
- Flash point: None
Application
- Application Method: Brush, roller, conventional spray
- Number of coats recommended: 2-3
- Dry Film Thickness: 1.3 mils
- Wet Film Thickness: 3.6 mils wet
- Applicator: High-quality short nap roller (maximum 3/8” nap)
- Application temperature: Min. /Max. Range: 95° F. Min/41°F. Max
- Thinner: Water
Drying times: (Hours)
| Drying | @41°F | @59°F | @73°F | @95°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To touch | 3 hr. | 1.5 hr. | 1.5 hr. | 30 min. |
| To recoat | 24 hr. | 5 hr. | 4 hr. | 2 hr. |
| To launch | 48 hr. | 8 hr. | 6 hr. | 6 hr. |
*The above dry times are minimums. May be recorded after the minimum time shown. There is no maximum dry time before launching.
Get the right amount of paint:
| 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.
More information
For detailed application instructions, see the Interlux fiberglass Aqua data sheet.
NOTE: Manufacturer data sheets are subject to revision. Linked data sheets are believed to be accurate at the time of publication.
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