Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane Gloss Finish Paint
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Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane

Perfection is the ultimate performing, 2-part polyurethane gloss finish. It provides the longest lasting, ultra high-gloss finish that has superb color retention, together with excellent chemical, impact & abrasion resistance.

Interlux formulated this paint specifically to let amateur users achieve professional quality results with ease on boat topsides, superstructure & decks.

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Perfection Paint Highlights:

  • Ultra high-gloss finish with exceptional color & gloss retention
  • Longest lasting results - contains a unique package of HALS/UV* absorbers together with a chemically cured polyurethane resin system which protect against premature ageing
  • Exceptional durability - gives prolonged impact & abrasion protection even on the highest wear areas
  • Resistance to a wide range of chemicals including fuels, mild acids & detergents
  • *HALS - Hindered-amine light stabilizers

 

See links on the left for pdf versions of Interlux Perfection Product Application Bulletin No. 410 and Perfection Professional Application Manual.


NOTE: Due to differences in monitors the colors shown on this page may not represent actual paint color.

Request a free copy of the "Interlux Boat Painting Guide and Color Card". This booklet will guide you through the full Interlux marine paint range and provide you with product application instructions.

Stage  Product  Fiberglass  Aluminum  Wood  Steel 
Clean  Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 or Special Thinner 216  202  216  216  216 
Surface Primer  Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354  NO  1 coat (thinned)  NO  1 coat (thinned) 
Primer / Undercoater  Epoxy Primekote 404/414  1 coat  1 coat  1 coat  1 coat 
Filler (if needed)  Interfill Epoxy Filler or Watertite  YES  YES  YES  YES 
Primer / Undercoater  Epoxy Primekote 404/414  1 coat  1 coat  1 coat  1 coat 
Top Coat  Perfection 2-part  2 coats  2 coats  2 coats  2 coats 
Thinner - Spray  Spray Reducer 2316N  YES  YES  YES  YES 
Thinner - Brush  Brushing Reducer 2333N  YES  YES  YES  YES 
Accelerator - 2-Part Polyurethanes  Accelerator YQA100  YES  YES  YES  YES 
Non Skid Additive  Polymeric Noskid Compound 2398c  YES  YES  YES  YES 
BRAND: Interlux
Number Of Parts: Two Part
Type: Topside Paint
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Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane
 
4.3

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94%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Even paint distribution (20)
  • Easy to clean (10)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Easy to apply (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Large areas (15)
    • Small areas (11)
    • Detailed work (8)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid do-it-yourselfer (21), Casual do-it-yourselfer (5), Professional (4), Do-it-yourself (3)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Durability/Shine beyond all expectations

    When I set out to build a cedar strip sea kayak I did my research before beginning. 2 Years of research no less! I knew I would most likely only get one chance in ...Read complete review

    When I set out to build a cedar strip sea kayak I did my research before beginning. 2 Years of research no less! I knew I would most likely only get one chance in my life to build a handcrafted kayak and I wanted to do it right. I ended up picking a beautiful 18-foot kayak design from a major kayak designer. As soon as I had my strong back built I began the 7-month long building process.

    My kayak was built using reclaimed western red and northern white cedar with beautiful, highly figured walnut and ebony accents. On top of that the entire kayak was built without using a single staple. The entire hull inside and out was covered with 6oz S-Glass and a top of the line epoxy. Once epoxed, the fiberglass cloth disappears and the beauty of the wood shines through. This is one beautiful kayak that turns heads wherever I take her.

    After all that time and effort I didn’t want to trust just any varnish, I wanted the best thing available to protect my kayak from scratches and UV damage. Again, I had done my research and the “rave” reviews always pointed me in the direction of the Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane. Although more expensive then some other UV protective coatings I felt the benefits outweighed the extra cost. The Interlux Perfection was a little more difficult to apply then some varnishes but oh my what a beautiful shine. All traditional varnishes have an amber hue and yellow even more over time but the Interlux Poly goes on clear as glass and has stayed crystal clear after 3 hard seasons on the water. In addition its UV protection abilities are the best in the industry. There has been no denigration of the highly light sensitive epoxy at all.

    I had read that the Interlux Perfection Poly was also much harder and more durable then traditional varnish. Again, after 3 seasons the Interlux has proven to be everything it was touted to be. The bottom of my kayak has only slight surface scratches, none of which has penetrated through the super tough poly coat to the sensitive epoxy below. Some friends of mine in my kayak club have handcrafted wood kayaks that were coated using a high quality traditional varnish such as Captains. They all have had to re-varnish their kayaks at the end of every season.

    In conclusion, was the extra cost and initial effort of application worth it? I would give a resounding YES to that question without hesitation. In time, you end up saving both money and effort by not having to recoat your kayak every year (or any kind of wooden boat for that matter). Add to that the unparalled UV protection and crystal clear mirror finish and you’d have to be crazy to use anything less. Note: I used the clear but they also make the Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane in a full range of colors.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Is Shine worth the effort?

    I describe myself as an Avid Do it Yourselfer, I built a 21' Pacific Dory in 2008 from Glen L and ran into the dilemma of what product I was going to use on ...Read complete review

    I describe myself as an Avid Do it Yourselfer, I built a 21' Pacific Dory in 2008 from Glen L and ran into the dilemma of what product I was going to use on the hull. I had used Brightside Polyurethane for years when I was in the Coast Guard and I figured I would give the Perfection a shot. I thought I did enough research on the 2 part product, spraying applications with isocynates and prep work, also watching the application video on[...]. I purchased about a gallon of the epoxy primer and 6 quarts of the Flag blue Perfection. The primer was a breeze and sanded well. The Perfection was hard to adjust the viscocity, just right and because it was thinned and had a two hour open time. it lost it's viscocity as i apllied it. I decided to roll and tip off the bottom, a horizontal surface and brush out the sides of the boat. The bottom came out like glass and leveled easily in a horizontal surface. The sides however, showed brush marks. The bad news, if you notice a brush mark a foot away it too late, it cannot be smoothed out. More bad news, this paint cannot be touched up and feathered it has to have the entire area reworked or painted. The touch up will stand out like a sore thumb. The drying time for recoat on the can stated 8-10 hours and sanding in 16 hours. Interlux recommends sanding between coats, my first thin coat took almost 20 hours to dry. It wasn't even dry enough to recoat in 10 hours. Polyurethane paints will emulsify the previous coat if not completely dry and if you are brushing it on will make the brush marks deeper. Don't touch it, your finger print will have to be sanded out. So at the end of my project, I have a hull that I cannot touch up, ding a dock or rusty nail on a log, solution paint the whole boat.$$$$. If I decide to paint the boat again, I will sand down the Perfection to the primer on the sides and reprime and paint with Brightsides. My boat is trailered and even though it doesn't sit in salt water, I wouldn't recommend painting the bottom with a topside paint unless you could touch it up. All this news is good for the Festool company, 8 boxes of sandpaper is about $200 and it will probably take 4 to get this stuff off the boat to repaint.

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    5.0

    Better than expected, great product

    By RSL

    from Phoenixville pa

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Even Paint Distribution

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Detailed Work
      • Large Areas
      • Small Areas

      Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

      Painted my boat with it, looks great

       
      4.0

      Awesome!

      By Andrew Scott

      from Destin Florida

      About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Proffesional Finish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Detailed Work
        • Large Areas
        • Small Areas

        Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

        I have always used a gun. Ive painted cars and boats and all things in between but circumstances have forced me to paint the topside deck of my boat without my hvlp gun because of overspray and the boats around my sailboat. I did some testing with this paint. I rolled and tipped, rolled only, and used just a quality badger hair brush. Useing the recommended thinner for brushing at 10% did NOT give me good results at 75degrees. The finish wasnt very smooth and there were brush marks. I ended up at 30% thinner and WOW!! It slicks out on its own like magic. On flat surfaces i was able to just use the roller without tipping(the smalled yellow foam roller) rolling in one direction and then rolling perpendicular. I painted some tricky spots with just a quality brush and all the lines just melt away. The trick to the paint is practice on something small so you can figure out you technique, like how much paint to apply and so on. The most important part of ALL paints is the use of thinner. You have to get this right. The paint must stay wet long enough to level out before it skinns over and to keep a wet edge when working on large areas. With a little practice, patience, and good weather the average person should be able to achieve an excellent finish that you cannot tell whether it was sprayed or not.

        Good Luck with your project, and go paint that chalked out eyesoar!

         
        5.0

        Awesome finish

        By Chad the sailor

        from Muskegon, Michigan

        About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Easy to apply
        • Easy to mix
        • GOES A LONG WAY
        • Great Coverage

        Cons

        • Can Run If Applied To Thk
        • Susceptible To Dust

        Best Uses

          Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

          Painted 50' Aluminum Mast
          2 quarts provided 3 coats.
          need to apply thin to avoid runs
          finish is very glossy, preparation key.

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Surprisingly easy, excellent results

          By Spiritgide

          from Florida

          About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Easy to apply
          • Excellent shine
          • Good self leveling

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

              Using Perfection for the first time, but an old hand with finishes. Re-fitting a 25 ft T-top bay boat, using Perfection for custom-built deck fixtures. I sprayed a console/head unit first, and was surprised with the ease of using the product. Not a run anywhere, despite curves, inside corners and countours that create spray overlap and easily create runs with most finishes. First coat was slightly transparent to primer, second nice uniform color. While I can't comment on long-term issues, I can say that the application process is as easy to do well as any finish I've ever used. If you have ever painted cars with catalyzed urethanes- this is much easier. Very nice product.

               
              3.0

              Cream is actually yellow

              By Paul

              from Annapolis MD

              About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Even Paint Distribution
              • Smooths out as it hardens

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

                  Sprayed topsides of 32' sailboat. Interlux 'Cream' color was described as like the Brightside 'Hatteris Off-White'. It is not. Perfection Cream is pale yellow with a touch of green - there's no brown detectable in it at all. Guess I'll have to cover it with white because this is really awful.

                  I used a Dupont M50 viscosity cup (equal to Zahn#2), thinned with 2316 to 20sec which was about 25% thinner, finish was mirror perfect but took 2 days (in Oct) to harden enough to sand without generating tiny sticky balls of sanding debris (had to sand due to delay applying 2nd coat because of rain). Followed Interlux support hotline recommendation and sprayed second coat thinned 10%, not so smooth but could be my technique. I'm reasonably happy with everything about Perfection except the color choices, that said next time I'll use Awlcraft.

                   
                  5.0

                  Awsome product

                  By Steve

                  from South Carolina

                  About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

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                        Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

                        I did a lot of research on this product. Here are some clarifications / my experiences regarding the instructions and other users comments. First, the primer was not too thick, even at 55 degrees. It looks thick when you open the can, but all you have to do is stir it a bit and it loosens up and you can pour it no problem. The de-gloss product works fine too. I mixed it a little less than 50-50 with white paint and the sheen turned out fine. This paint is an awsome product. It covers really well and levels like I've never seen a paint level before. I've painted lots of paints and varnishes before and I've never seen a paint perform like this. I follow the instructions exactly. It's a lot of work to do that, but the finish was worth it.

                         
                        4.0

                        Professional results for amateur builder

                        By tony

                        from Birmingham, AL

                        About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

                        Verified Reviewer

                        Pros

                        • Even Paint Distribution
                        • Forgiving

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

                            I believe this to be the most professional shine available to the amateur.

                             
                            5.0

                            Used Perfection since 1997

                            By Charlie

                            from Tucson Arizona and San Pedro California

                            About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                            Pros

                            • Brushes and sprays easily
                            • Even Paint Distribution

                            Cons

                            • No Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Large Areas
                            • Small Areas

                            Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

                            I have used Interlux Perfection Paints for several projects for many years. I have used roll and tip method as well as spray and painted an entire 24 foot sailboat inside and out withthe product. Painted 2 kayaks one with spray and one with roll and tip. When I painted a 43 foot Endeavour I had to use roo and tip because you can not have overspray in the water and I could not take the boat out of the slip.

                            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            4.0

                            Avoid Brushmarks. Use Only Roller

                            By MisterMobjack

                            from Lanexa, VA

                            About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                            Verified Reviewer

                            Pros

                            • Great Gloss

                            Cons

                            • Brushmarks Visible

                            Best Uses

                            • Refurbishing

                            Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

                            I used a 6" dense foam roller and brush tip method. Product lays down to a wonderfully smooth and glossy finish on horizontal surfaces. However ... on vertical surfaces, brush marks are evident when you look closely. I sanded with #320 between all coats. On my final (3rd) coat, I did the roller & tip method, but used only the foam roller on my transom, and was thrilled with the results. Wish I had used only the foam roller on rest of vertical surfaces. Make sure foam roller is saturated, apply paint thinly and evenly (avoids runs), and work slowly to avoid air bubbles. Two quarts were enough to put three coats on my 14' Rhodes Bantam hull.

                             
                            2.0

                            Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethan

                            By Frisco Flyer

                            from Boise, ID

                            About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

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                                  Comments about Interlux Perfection Two Part Polyurethane:

                                  I found Interlux "Perfection" 2-part polyurethane to be a real challenge to use. I thought that the directions provided by the manufacturer were lacking in detail. [...] I applied this product using the roll and tip method scrupulously following the manufacturer's directions regarding application and thinning. I painted indoors at a constant temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Although I applied six coats to the fiberglass hull of my 26' sailboat, I was never able to obtain what I thought were satisfactory results. It was also impossible to correct small areas where excessive orange peal, sags, or drips occurred without having to re-paint the entire side of the hull. I have had excellent results using Interlux single-part "Brightside" with none of the problems described above and I will plan to use Interlux "Brightside" in the future. I would not recommend this product to anyone trying to roll it on. Perhaps it is better suited to spray application.

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