Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Bottom Paint
Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Bottom Paint, Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Boat Bottom PaintSold in GallonsVC Offshore for racing, sailing and performance power boats is formulated with Fluoro microadditive for a hard, smooth low friction surface that can be burnished to a very low profile. When polished, VC Offshore yields a very hard finish for maximum durability and reduced friction for increased performance. VC Offshore is suitable for use in fresh and salt water. For racing, sailing and power boats; Suitable for fresh and salt water; Hard, Smooth finsh; Low friction finish; Specifications: Finish: Matte; Number of Coats: 3-4; Available in 3 colors: Black (ILX-V118); Blue (ILX-V116); Red (ILX-V117); Interlux Special Thinner: For thinning and clean-upHow to ApplyAPPLICATION DATA METHOD: Brush, Conventional Spray, Roller(Pressure Pot) NUMBER OF COATS: 3DRY FILM THICKNESS PER COAT: 2 mils (5.1 wet mils)COVERAGE: 300 sq. ft/gal. APPLICATION TEMP: 50 F. Min. / 95F. Max.THINNER: Viny-Lux Solvent 355 or Special Thinner 216DRY TIMES:TempTo TouchTo RecoatTo Launch95F1 HR4 HR8 HR73F2 HR6 HR12 HR50F3 HR12 HR16 HRPREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: Remove, unless it is vinyl based. Scrape and sand old vinyl coatings which are not adhering, clean and dry surface. 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. 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 1st coat thinned 10% with VinyLux Solvent 355.BARE METAL: Sandblast and apply 4-5 coats of Interprotect 2000E/2001E. If blasting is not possible (or if more than 2 hours has passed since blasting) sand or grind with coarse emery cloth and apply a self-etching primer prior to Interprotect 2000E/2001E or Interprotect 3000/3001.DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ON ALUMINUM HULLS AND OUTDRIVES.APPLICATION INFORMATION: Apply 3 coats of VC Offshore*. BURNISHING: After the final coat of VC Offshore* has cured, wet sand with 400 grade (grit) paper, removing any imperfections in the coat. Burnish with fine bronze wool until a shiny, super smooth finish is obtained. Apply an extra coat if wet sanding or burnishing. Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.08 bar/50-60 psi (gun pressure), pot pressure 10-15 psi. Tip Size: 1.8-2.2 mm/70-85 thou. Spraying of antifouling paints is prohibited in Canada. Other Do not apply thin coats. Do not apply VC Offshore* in thin coats as this will lead to a rougher surface and additional sanding. It may also lead to premature fouling. Product temperature should be minimum 10C/50F and maximum 29C/85F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10C/50F and maximum 29C/85F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10C/50F and maximum 29C/85F. Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. Bare surfaces must be sanded. Do not apply VC Offshore* over non-vinyl antifouling paints. Do not apply VC Offshore* over aluminum. Do not use on aluminum boats, outdrives or outboards without proper barrier coats.MSDSClick here to download VC Offshore Technical Datasheet