Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Enamel

	PET-1959Q PET-1959Q PETTIT 1959 BRONZE QT 6/CS ***NO AIR UN1263*** Color: Bronze $51.55 / qt for 1 qt and more In stock   qty.

Questions & Answers about Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Enamel: 2013-04-22 A shopper asked: What is the drying time for this? +Expand Answers 2013-05-10 DONALD JONES: The Old Salem Bronze dries to the touch overnight, but you are not to launch the boat for four days at 70 degrees application temperature; 2 days at 90 degrees, and 8 days at 50 degrees. It is possible to polish the paint after letting it dry if you wish to do so, according to the manufacturer. I have never done this myself. I use it on my mahogany runabout. 2013-05-11 JAMES T. OLIVER: In my experience with this product over the years, it dries to touch in less than an hour. I wait 24 hours before putting in water.Have been very satisfied with the results. 2013-05-12 CRAIG WILSON: As with any paint or coating there are many variables not the least of which is temperature. Humidity is also a major factor. In all honesty depending on just these factors the drying time could vary from 1 hour to 6 hours and as much as 30 days for a full cure. I know this isn't very specific but that's the best I can offer with my experience with this product. 2013-05-13 REETS BOATWORKS: This paint dries very quickly. On a 60 degree the paint might dry overnight(10-12hrs). On a nice warm day between 80-90degrees the paint will dry to the touch in a little over an hour and ee'll drop the boat on the trailer within 8hrs or so. Good luck. 2013-05-13 PETE OQUIST: I would wait 1-2 days if u have the time b 4a putting her in the water 2013-05-14 LARRY D. DYKSTRA: My purchase of this product was several years ago, so I don't recall any specifics about drying time, only that it wasn't a problem. What I do remember is that the last time I ordered this product, there was none in stock, and the next run was too late for the season. So one of your good customer service people explained a competitor's product which was available at half the price, and I found it to be the best bottom paint I ever bought. You shipt it to me on 8/19/11. 2012-08-17 A shopper asked: I am refinishing a 1963 cruisers inc,do I apply old salem over the finished bottom or over the primer I am applying first ? +Expand Answers 2012-08-20 RICHARD BOOTH: I have both a 1946 & 1948 Chris Craft Custom. I have refinished the 1946 and the 1948 was a new bottom with virgin wood. To refinish, I sanded the bottom; wiped with a low odor paint thinner and applied the racing enamel. On the new wood, the enamel was applied directly to the wood with no primer. Both methods worked well. While working with this product, I would suggest stiring the enamel often using an electric drill with appropriate paddle wheel.. 2012-08-20 JAMES T. OLIVER: I have used on a 1949 ChrisCraft over the years. Followed the instructions. scraped and sanded old paint with orbital sander and painted. If old non adhering paint is not removed, over time the new paint will flake off as you run the boat.. 2012-08-21 MELVYN HOLZMAN: Definitely the primer. I can send pictures of the process on my 1957 classic wood boat. 2012-08-21 RICHARD KERBRAT: if customer is refer[ng to bare wood yes a primer sealer should be applied 2012-08-21 CHRISTIAN DOYLE: No primer is necessary, but if there is any anti-fouling paint still on the bottom, it must be removed. This paint goes on best with a hotdog roller. 2012-08-22 LARRY D. DYKSTRA: My experience with Old Salem Copper Bronze has always been on a wood bottom. I'm confused by the question. What do you mean by "the finished bottom"? If it's finished, why would you apply primer? What is the bottom material? How is it finished now? How old is the finish? What condition is it in? Rgds. 2011-10-14 TODD SMITH asked: Is the correct paint for my 61 Century Boat? Do I need to get on a waiting list? +Expand Answers 2011-10-17 RICHARD DE BOER: Todd, I used this bottom paint on my 1954 CC 28' Semi-Enclosed Cruiser. Whether or not it's tecnically correct for your boat I'm not sure but the paint qualities are excellent. DB 2011-10-17 CHRIS TASSONE: Todd, I used Old Salem on a 1959 Chris Craft Sea Skiff. The boat is kept in Lake Michigan fresh water for about 4 months and then stored inside. It was easy to apply and worked well. I would use it again. Chris 2011-10-17 JOHN CARTER: Todd: This is the correct paint for your 1961 Century. I use this paint on all the wooden boats that I have owned which is quite a few. This is also the standard bottom paint for Lymans. John 2011-10-17 KRISTINA LANDI: Hi Todd, My wife and I are not entirely positive about the Bronze bottom paint. We purchased our Resorter in 2009, through Antique Boat Center in Cinncinatti, Ohio-- they will certainly know -- rebuildng/ brokering experts-- you have my permission to reference me if you select to contact them @ 513 242 0808 James Landi 2011-10-17 DAVID PATE: I put it on the bottom of my 61 Chris Craft Cavalier and it worked out perfectly. Looks great, easy to apply and has held up well. I would not hesitate to use this on the bottom of your Century. 2011-10-17 JOHN HEIDEREICH: Todd this is the correct bottom paint for a Century. I put this on my 49 Seamaid john heiderich 2011-10-18 PETE OQUIST: Todd, I believe it is. I tried some cheaper stuff recommended by a friend but went back to Old Salem Copper. I don't spend alot of time scraping. Power washing works best if you have the time to let it dry completely. I think the color looks better than the other Copper paints I'v e seen. Good luck and e-mail me if you have any more ??? Pete

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