Interlux Bottomkote is a sloughing style soft paint. It's a proven standard all-purpose antifouling paint. Ideally suited for work boats or cruising boats. Use on fiberglass, wood and steel. Approximately 42% copper. Dependable, low-cost protection.
APPLICATION AND USE
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.
Method At least 2 coats should be applied.
Hints
Thinner Bare Wood - Special Thinner 216.
Cleaner Bare Fiberglass - Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Bare Wood - Special Thinner 216. Painted Surfaces - Special Thinner 216.
Airless Spray Pressure: 170-204 bar/2500-3000 psi. Tip Size: 0.53 mm/21 thou.
Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 4.08-4.76 bar/60-70 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 Bottomkote to underwater metals such as stainless steel, cast iron, lead and bronze, see Interprotect bulletin. After painting, Bottomkote must be launched within 48 hours.
Some Important Points Do not use above the waterline. Product temperature should be minimum 10 deg C/50 deg F and maximum 29 deg C/85 deg F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10 deg C/50 deg F and maximum 35 deg C/95 deg F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10 deg C/50 deg F and maximum 29 deg F/85 deg F.
Compatibility/Substrates Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. Surface must be in sound condition. Do not apply Bottomkote over aluminum. Do not apply Bottomkote over graphite antifoulings.
Number of Coats 2 Bare Wood: 3 coats (first thinned)
Coverage (Theoretical) - 350 (sq ft/Gal) by brush
Recommended DFT 2.0 mils dry
Recommended WFT 4.3 mils wet
Application Methods Brush, Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray (Pressure Pot
TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION: Bottomkote should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.
STORAGE: Exposure to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life of Bottomkote to be realised ensure that between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5 deg C/40 deg F and 35 deg C/95 deg F. Keep out of direct sunlight.
DISPOSAL: Container Disposal: Triple Rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or by other procedures approved by state or local authorities. Pesticide Disposal: Open dumping is prohibited. Pesticide, spray mixture or rinsate that cannot be used or chemically reprocessed should be disposed of according to procedures approved by Federal, state, or local disposal authorities. Antifoulings should only be wet sanded. Never dry sand or burn-off old antifoulings. Spraying of antifouling paints is prohibited in Canada.
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