Pettit Seamate Antifouling Bottom Paint

Pettit Seamate Antifouling Bottom PaintSeamate offers solid seasonal control of all types of fouling and is ideal for general boat yard use as well as for workboats, commercial fisherman. A perfect choice when dependable yet economical protection is desired. Seamate permits easy application to properly prepared fiberglass , wood, steel and previously applied coatings. By leaching and washing away, paint buildup from year to year will be very slight and the surface can be easily cleaned. Seamate’s innovative quick drying formula provides for same-day launching.Features:Advanced Tri-Polymer technologyApply over any bottom paintAblative surface eliminates sanding and paint build upSolid seasonal antifouling protectionEasy application and surface cleaning25% copper load compares to Bottomkote Pro and Bottomkote NTColors Available:BlueRedBlackSpecifications:Finish: EggshellComponents: OneCoverage: 450 sq. ft/gal.Number of Coats: 2 or 3How To ApplyAPPLICATION DATA METHOD: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray NUMBER OF COATS: 2 DRY FILM THICKNESS PER COAT:1.5 mils (2.9 wet mils)COVERAGE: 450 sq. ft/gal. APPLICATION TEMP: 40F Min. / 90F Max.THINNER: 120 Brushing ThinnerDRY TIMES:TempTo TouchTo RecoatTo Launch95FHR1 HR2HR73FHR3HR4HR50FHR24HR48HRMaximum dry time before launch is 7 days @ 70F. If the boat is hauled during the season, Seamate will loose its effectiveness if left out of water longer than three days.PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: If the previous coating is in good condition, thoroughly sand with 80-120 grit production paper and wipe clean with a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to remove sanding residue. Apply two coats of Seamate observing the proper dry times. If the previous coating is in poor condition, remove to the bare surface by sanding or using Pettit 9051 Bio Blast Paint Remover. Proceed with the appropriate bare system as described below. Old tin copolymer paints must be removed or may be sealed with Pettit 6627 Tie Coat Primer before applying Seamate. BARE FIBERGLASS: All bare berglass, regardless of age, must be thoroughly cleaned using Pettit 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer and clean lint-free rags. Several cleanings may be necessary to ensure complete removal of contaminants. Change rags frequently during the dewaxing/cleaning process to ensure complete removal of contaminants rather than merely smearing them on the surface. New boats must be scrubbed with a detergent and water solution and rinsed with fresh water prior to dewaxing. After the surface has been dewaxed, sand it thoroughly with 80 grit production paper and rewash the sanded surfaces with Pettit 95 Dewaxer or 120 Brushing Thinner to remove sanding residue. Apply two coats of Seamate observing the proper dry times. If sanding is prohibited, as with certain vinyl-ester gelcoats, or is otherwise impractical, make sure the surface has been completely and thoroughly dewaxed and cleaned with Pettit 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer. Then apply one, thin, continuous coat of Pettit 6999 Sandless Primer. Topcoat with two coats of Seamate carefully following the topcoating instructions on the Sandless Primer label. If the gelcoat is crazed or spider-cracked, sand the gelcoat with 80-120 grit paper to a dull, frosty nish; wipe clean with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner. Follow with a coat of 4700/4701 High Build Epoxy Primer; allow to dry overnight, sand with 80 grit paper and solvent clean before the application of Seamate.BARE FERROCEMENT: Apply a full coat of 4700/4701 High Build Epoxy Primer; after an overnight dry, sand well with 80 grit paper then solvent clean. Apply two nish coats of Seamate.BARE WOOD: Sand the entire surface with 80 grit production paper and wipe