| 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.
BARE WOOD: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Clean with Special Thinner
216. 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. |
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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 - Special Thinner 216.
Airless Spray Pressure: 170-204 bar/2500-3000 psi. Tip Size: 0.53
mm/21 thou. ULTRA-KOTE must be thinned 5-10% by volume with Special
Thinner 216 for airless spray application.
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. Thin 10-15% with Special Thinner 216 for application by Pressure
Pot.
Other Spraying of antifouling paints is prohibited in Canada. For
application of ULTRA-KOTE to underwater metals such as stainless steel,
cast iron, lead and bronze, see Interprotect® bulletin. |
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| Some
Important Points |
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 |
Apply
to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. ULTRA-KOTE 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 ULTRA-KOTE over graphite antifoulings. Do not apply over soft
antifouling paints. Do not apply ULTRA-KOTE over aluminum. |
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| Number
of Coats |
2
Bare Wood: 3 coats (first thinned) |
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| Coverage |
(Theoretical)
- 475 (ft²/Gal) by brush |
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| Recommended
DFT |
2.0
mils dry |
| Recommended
WFT |
3.4
mils wet |
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| Application
Methods |
Brush,
Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray (Pressure Pot) |
