| Preparation |
PREVIOUSLY
PAINTED SURFACES: In Good Condition: Remove loose paint by sanding with
80 grade (grit) paper, wipe with Special Thinner 216. In Poor Condition:
Remove antifouling paint in poor condition with Interstrip Semi-Paste
299E.
BARE FIBERGLASS: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a
stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Wipe a small area
with a clean rag that has been wetted with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
While the surface is still wet, wipe with a clean, dry rag. Continue
this process until the entire surface has been cleaned. Sand with 80
grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent
Wash 202. If primer is needed, sand and apply Primocon YPA984.
BARE WOOD: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe with Brush-Ease 433.
Apply first coat reduced 10% with Special Thinner 216. Fill seams, if
necessary, with Seam Compound Brown 30.
STEEL: Contact Interlux® for further details. |
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| Method |
At
least 2 coats should be applied. Apply an extra stripe coat in areas of
high wear such as chines, rudders, sterngear and any leading edges. |
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| Hints |
Thinner Bare
Wood - Special Thinner 216. Spray - Special Thinner 216.
Cleaner Painted Surfaces - Special Thinner 216. Bare Fiberglass -
Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Bare Wood - Brush-Ease 433.
Airless Spray Pressure: 170-204 bar/2500-3000 psi. Tip Size: 0.53
mm/21 thou.
Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi
(gun pressure); 10-15 psi (pot pressure). Tip Size: 1.8-2.2 mm/70-85
thou.
Other Spraying of antifouling paints is prohibited in Canada. For
application of Micron Extra with Biolux to underwater metals such as
stainless steel, cast iron, lead and bronze, see Interprotect®
bulletin. Color will change on immersion, this will not affect
antifouling performance. |
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| Some
Important Points |
Colors
may fade or change color at the waterline. Shark White may turn green
above the true waterline. Product temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F
and maximum 29°C/85°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F
and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F
and maximum 35°C/95°F. |
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| Compatibility/Substrates |
Surface
must be dry and clean, and free from grease, detaching paint etc. Micron
Extra with Biolux can be applied to most popular antifouling paints as
long as the old coating has been aged, is tightly adhered and is in
sound condition. Do not apply Micron Extra with Biolux over aluminum. Do
not apply over tin-based copolymer antifouling paints. |
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| Number
of Coats |
2-3
minimum Bare Wood: 3 coats (first thinned) |
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| Coverage |
(Theoretical)
- 440 (ft²/Gal) by brush |
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| Recommended
DFT |
2.0
mils dry |
| Recommended
WFT |
3.5
mils wet |
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| Application
Methods |
Brush,
Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray (Pressure Pot) |
