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VC Performance Epoxy is a two-part finish ideal for trailered or rack-stored performance powerboats and sailboats. Formerly known as VC Underwater Epoxy, it produces a hard, slick, semi-gloss white finish with special additives to make wet sanding and burnishing easy.
VC Performance's semi-gloss finish makes viewing sanded areas easier. It contains no antifouling biocide. Overcoats have a 10 minute drying time. It can left to dry indefinitely before launching. Use with V170 thinner. Offers 200 Sq.Ft./Gal Coverage.
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APPLICATION AND USE
Preparation
BARE FIBERGLASS: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
CLEAR EPOXY: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water. Wet sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wash down with fresh water. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
BARE METAL: Sandblast or grind to bright metal finish. Immediately apply Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354 thinned 25% with Viny-Lux Solvent 355. Allow to dry for 1-24 hours.
Method Apply 3 coats of VC Performance Epoxy. VC Performance Epoxy is designed for spray application but can be applied by brush and rollers.
Hints
Mixing Mix base and curing agent thoroughly at the specified ratio. Allow 45 mins at 50 deg F/10 deg C and 30 mins above 77 deg F/25 deg C for induction.
Other If fairing is necessary, use Interprotect Watertite between 1st and 2nd coats of VC Performance Epoxy and then apply 3 coats of VC Performance Epoxy over the Interprotect Watertite.
Some Important Points 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 35 deg C/95 deg F.
Compatibility/Substrates VC Performance Epoxy can be applied to gelcoat, bare fiberglass, epoxy and properly primed metal. Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. VC Performance Epoxy can only be applied over two component products that are specified for underwater use. If there is any single paint (such as antifouling paint) on the surface, it must be removed and then proceed as with bare surface.
Number of Coats 3-4 as needed
Coverage (Theoretical) - 200 (sq ft/Gal) by spray
Recommended DFT 3.5 mils dry
Application Methods Brush, Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray - Pressure Pot or Siphon Cup
Color V127-White
Finish Semi-gloss
Specific Gravity 1.07
Volume Solids 45%
Mix Ratio 1:1 by volume (as supplied) , Converter/Curing Agent - V128
Note: Maximum Immersion Times are as follows: 10-35 deg C/50-95 deg F - 60 days
Drying Information
50 Degrees F
73 Degrees F
95 Degrees F
Touch Dry (ISO)
3 hours
2 hours
2 hours
Immersion
7 days
4 days
3 days
Pot Life
6 hrs
5 hrs
4 hrs
Overcoated By
@ 50 degrees F
@ 73 degrees F
@ 95 degrees F
Time (in hours)
6 - 24 Max
5 - 24 Max
4 - 24 Max
TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION: VC Performance Epoxy 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 VC Performance Epoxy 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.
Safety 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. Remainders of VC Performance Epoxy cannot be disposed of through the municipal waste route or dumped without permit. Disposal of remainders must be arranged for in consultation with the authorities.
Below Water Line (yes/no):
Yes
BRAND:
Interlux
Material:
Epoxy
Number Of Parts:
One Part
Type:
Racing Bottom Paint
Questions & Answers about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
2013-02-18GEORGE LESHKO asked: do you think this paint would work to paint the inside of a steel sink ?
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2013-02-20BARRY CUNNINGHAM: Although this is some of the more durable paint I've used on my boat, I'm afraid you would not be satisfied with the results George. I'm making some guesses here, but I'm assuming that you'll want to use the sink as a sink again. I think what you would find is you'd get a high % of adhesion with small areas where the bond failed. Steel is a fairly difficult thing to coat due to it's expansion/contraction - coupled with the impact, temperature change, and abrasion going on in a sink . . .
I'd check for tub refinishing products online. They would probably be better formulated for your application.
2013-02-20BRUNO STANKAVICH: Hello George, . Yes should work just make sure surface is rough & super clean That's the seceret for all paints.Clean with a cleaner or reducer.Nice hard surface maybe you might need a second coat up to you Happy Painting Bruno
2013-02-21JOHN PRATT MIT CREW: Yes, I think that it will work well. You must follow all of the instructions as to surface prep and priming.
My best results have been with spraying the product utilizing a pressure pot.
2012-10-28FLOYD MILLER asked: my boat has blue bottom paint now. I would like to know if I have remove all the old paint before i use the VC underwater Epoxy?
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2012-10-29LEONARD LUNDQUIST: Floyd:
I would strongly recommend removing the bottom paint before you recoat with VC Underwater Epoxy, since most bottom paints with some age on them present a rough surface. The reason is that you want to ensure that the new paiant will bond to the hull as well as present a fine finish, particularly if you are going to race the boat.
If you objective is just a quick fix, you may want to do a test spot first. Specifically, first clean the bottom well, then sand a small area lightlty (to give a decent bondable surface), before applying the VC Underwater Epoxy. Let it dry and then inspect. If you are satisfied with the way it looks, keep going.
But, I will predict that you will need to remove as well as sand agressively the current bottom in order to get a good finish.
If it were my boat, I would power wash the bottom, scrape off all of the rough stuff. Sand the bottom with 80 grit followed by 100 grit. Then I would fill all of the dings in the bottom and make sure the bottom was smooth. Then I would follow that with an expoxy primer coat, which when that dries would allow me to assess the condition of the bottom.. that is determine if any more filling and fairing was needed before applying the Interlux VC Underwater Epxy finish coat. That stuff is expensive so you do not want to have to redo the bottom.
2012-10-29PETER KLAUSMEYER: If the old blue bottom paint has been a good base coat then you could probably use the InterLux epoxy over it. Just make sure after, maybe a light scraping, that the surface of the old paint is as dry as possible. That last is critical.
PBK
2012-10-03CARL MUEHLENBECK asked: Can you paint stripes on VC Performance Epoxy with good adhesion? Like using Interlux Brightside Polyurethane as the striping paint?
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2012-10-03RICHARD MOORE: I don't want to say for sure but I was able to paint a strip next to the two coats of Epoxy and have it adhere perfect except for one place. I am still not certain if I perhaps did not prepare the area properly. It is an area about the size of a dime and I don't think it is really a problem. I would test an area that was not noticable. There are so many different paints, who can say. Good luck
I love the paint. Roll and tip it, and you will have a great job
2012-10-03MARK MCLEAN: I put the VC Expoxy below the boot stripe. The boot stripe was painted over the Brightside Polyurethane that was used to paint the hull sides. So I have no experience with using the VC Expoxy over polyureathane.
2012-10-04WARWICK POWELL: Sorry I have no experience with using the paint as a striping paint but can't see why it would not work.
Cheers
Warwick
2012-10-04Carl Muehlenbeck: I was actually concerned about painting a stripe on top of the VC performance epoxy. It has teflon in it and is slick. I was wondering if there would be adhesion issues. Otherwise, I have to paint the stripe on the gelcoat, then mask it off, then paint the VC performance epoxy to the rest of the hull.
2012-10-05BRUCE LUSK: I would think you could paint stripes over it providing you do the proper prep prior to striping. I used this paint to paint the bottom of my dinghy a caribe RIB which has worked very well.
2012-09-12JOSE BERNARD asked: Can I add pigment to change the product color?
2012-09-13JASON SOMERVELL: I am not 100% sure about adding pigment coloration. I'm sure this is possible, but contacting Interlux for definite compatibility is a must do prior to trying it.
Good luck.
2012-09-05A shopper asked: What is burnishing (as a final step) when talking about VC Under Water Epoxy?
Thanks,
Lightning owner
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2012-09-05LEONARD LUNDQUIST: the word burnish means to polish "to make smooth or glossy'"
With VC underwater performance epoxy you may want to "burnish" the sides of the boat with a glazing compound to make it look like polished fiberglass, whereas on the bottom you may want to only sand it with 600 grit to make it very smooth, although I have at times used as high as 1200 grit wet/dry sand paper to give a semi gloss finish to the bottom.
Len Lundquist
2012-09-06JOHN PRATT MIT CREW: I would wet sand up to 600 or perhaps even finer and then polish it with rubbing compound. You should then maintain the gloss with any of the off the shelf products which could include either Starbrite with Teflon or Mclube Hullcote. Either one works great and my boat still looks good after 7 years.
2012-09-06RICHARD HEAP: Burnishing is rubbing a surface to make it smooth and shiny, but as having anything to do with VC Underwater Epoxy, I havent a clue.
2012-06-29A shopper asked: What's the best grit for wet sanding to smooth finish after painting? I want to remove the slight orange peel. Cheers!
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2012-06-29THOMAS KOCHNEFF: It depends on what you want to do with it after you sand. if you want to buff it out, then the question should be, "what is the best grit for final sanding?". then the answer is 1500 to 2000 for "fine cut cleaner", or 2000 to 3000 for "mirror glaze swirl remover". if you don't intend to buff out, then make sure the finish is cured so you don't sand through into uncured paint. ensure it is cured by either baking the finish or waiting a week to air cure (approximate time). then, sand with the finest grit that removes the orange peel quickly. any grit will eventually remove orange peel. if it is light, i usually start with 600. if this doesn't do the job, i get more aggressive with 400, then 320 and so on. this particular paint is very hard, and when cured it usually takes a very aggressive sanding to finish it well. as an underwater paint - as a rule - i don't sand or buff this out unless i want a show quality high gloss finish.
2012-06-29MARC STOWE: Sanding to remove orange peel will typically involve moving through successively finer grits, starting with something as coarse as 320 and moving into the 1000 and beyond then ending with a good buffing compound. The paint sands fairly easily but you will be removing an appreciable amout of your finish in order to get a really smooth finish. It's always best to use an application process that minimizes surface issues like orange peel but wet sanding will certainly give you that super slick surface that just slides through the water.
2012-07-02JOHN PRATT MIT CREW: I use 320, 400, 600 and the polish it for a pool cue finish. It gets as hard as diamonds if you wait too long tom start the sanding process.
2012-05-23A shopper asked: we are restoring an older wood boat. We striped it to bare wood and have put on a primer can we use pettit top side paint to cover the complete haul and then Interlux VC 17m below the water line?
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2012-05-23BARRY CUNNINGHAM: I used this product after a fiberglass repair (rebuild) of my transom. The 2 part system was easy to use. I rolled and tipped for a resonable finish. The product held up well to 3 years use in fresh water - no chipping, flakes, or other failure that i have seen.
2012-05-23WILLIAM IMBIROWICZ: I do no know the answer. I painted over gelcoat.
2012-05-23PETER KLAUSMEYER: I don't know the answer to this question.
2012-05-23JOHN PRATT MIT CREW: Yes, it will work well as long as the wood has been sealed and primed with an appropriate primer.
2012-05-24RICHARD HEAP: Don't know for certain, as my was for a tolally different application and did not use topside paint under the underwater epoxy. I would not use it with a base of topside paint especially on wood. Hope this helps.
2012-05-01DON ROTSMA asked: can I spray Interlux Underwater Epoxy over sanded and preped older gelcoat surface?
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2012-05-01JOHN GENGLER: Yes. I just spray painted two boats. Cleaned gelcoat before sanding with 202 solvent to remove any wax residue. Sanded gelcoat with 80 grit on vacuum orbital sander. Patched dings with marine bondo and sanded those flush. Thinned VC 15% with 2316N. Sprayed with Graco HVLP turbine - 4 coats - one coat every 2 hours. Waited 18 hours and wet-sanded with Hutchins #7544 waterbug air powered orbital sander - 500g, 1000g, 2000g. Buffed with 3M Rubbing Compound followed by 3M Perfect-It Machine Glaze. Very nice shiny finish on both hulls. I had a couple runs but those wet-sanded out very quickly. If you wait too long after spraying to wet-sand the paint gets very hard.
2012-05-01NORRIS BROWN: Worked ok for me. However, end of season last fall so boat wasn't in the water very long.
2012-05-01RICHARD MOORE: Don, 4 months ago I rolled this paint over a gel coat surface which I simple sanded. It was a 25 foot Santana. I went on fine and seems to be staying in great shape. I dry sail this boat so it gets some close inspection.
2012-05-01EDWARD KELLEY: i applied 4 coats of primer then sprayed on two coats of the epoxy. this was done in 2009 and it still looks great today.
2012-05-01PHILIP G RASMUSSEN: Probably. I suggest you contact Interlux tech help for advice.
2012-05-01STEVE WHICHELLO: I have no experiance using the VC Underwater epoxy, however I did use the Interlux Perfection two part epoxy to re-finish the interior of a weathered 17 Foot Boston Whaler Montauk. I found the product outstanding in every respect. I used a roller and a brush to apply, and had amazing results. The key to sucess was spending a lot of time with cleaning, prepping, and masking everything out properly, then going back over my prep work again and again to insure I did everything correctly. The finish is now two years old and has held up great. I will tell you that once you decide to paint you better have everything in place and ready to go because once you mix A & B there's no stopping until it's complete.
2012-05-01WILLIAM MYERS: Don, I rolled on the Interlux VC with a short nap roller. The product will begin to harden within 10 to 15 minutes so I would think that spraying it would be a problem.
I applied the epoxy over an older gelcoat surface after removing the antifouling paint.
2012-05-02EDWARD LAURENT: Don
I don't spray Interlux VC. You must have the correct safety gear to spray.
I would check Interlux's Web site for the instructions and MSDS sheets.
Ed
2012-05-02BRUCE LUSK: sure just make sure it is clean surface. I paint the bottom of my rib dingy color sanded & buffed it out. It came out great! Bruce
2012-05-02BRUCE UPTON: I believe so. The instructions say not to go over single part "anti fouling" paints. I beleive GelCoat is 2 part. Regardless, I damaged my keel and repaired it with an epoxy product and repainted the entire keel surface with the VC Underwater product. After 5 months in the water and a winters storage, the paint held up really well. I am reapplying it this year over minor repairs/scratches that I fixed/faired to keep the keel race ready.
I bought the product because I wanted to keep the white color and this is the best I could find. Hope this helps.
2012-04-18A shopper asked: Interlux directions for VC Performance Epoxy says min overcoat time 5 to 6 hours depending on temperature but people online say they overcoat in much less time as little as 15 minutes? i would like to do 3 coats in one day
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2012-04-19BRUNO STANKAVICH: You 'should be okay with 3 coats a day,that's pushing it a little. humidity is the big factor with this epoxy or any epoxy if humidity is up takes longer to set up.when it's down drys faster. Hope I helped BRUNO S.
2012-04-19CORDY PARKERSON: Appplied 2 coats a day and very pleased with results would have tried 3 if boat had been indoors.
2012-04-19TIM GRANDY: It probably depends on your method of application. I rolled mine, waited an hour and applied another coat, but by the time I made it around the bottom it was dry where I started, spraying would have been much faster, great product though
2012-04-16A shopper asked: what solvent should be used to clean spray gun after using VC Performance Epoxy?
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2012-04-16THOMAS KOCHNEFF: paint thinner works fine. if you want to do something expensive (I don't) you can always use the same reducer to clean that you use to thin the mixture. in the case of Interlux VC epoxy, you have to reduce if you're going to spray.
2012-04-17PETER KLAUSMEYER: It's been several years, but there SHOULD be a thinner especially designed for epoxy paints quite possibly under the Interlux label. I would use that.
PBK
2012-04-17JOHN PRATT MIT CREW: The manufacturer suggests Reducing Solvent 2316N and that is what I have used to good effect. I also did a final blast with Sherwin Williams Automotive Paints CS105 - CLEAN SHOT GUN CLEANER which is a really useful cleaner available at any Sherwin Williams jobber.
Casual do-it-yourselfer (3), Do-it-yourself (3), Professional (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent results!!!!
I used the VC Underwater epoxy when restoring a 1963 fiberglass Starcraft for my son. It is excellent paint for anyone wanting a hard, slick finish. I applied it with a standard spray gun...Read complete review
I used the VC Underwater epoxy when restoring a 1963 fiberglass Starcraft for my son. It is excellent paint for anyone wanting a hard, slick finish. I applied it with a standard spray gun using 40 psi. It went on perfect with no runs. Recoat after 15 minutes. I used 3 heavy coats and the finish is like factory gelcoat[...]Excellent product from an outstanding distributor.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Very hard to brush on without brush mark
I put on 4 coats and have sanded 2-3 back off to remove the brush marks.
I put on 4 coats and have sanded 2-3 back off to remove the brush marks.
Nothing beats the hardness of the two part mix for the bottom of a hull. I used this on the bottom of a stand up jet ski. I wanter sanded it and I now have a super smooth hull. This is a great product.
7/30/2010
5.0
Excellent results!!!!
By Jay Dawg
from Chesterfield, Virginia
About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Even Paint Distribution
Cons
Best Uses
Large Areas
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
I used the VC Underwater epoxy when restoring a 1963 fiberglass Starcraft for my son. It is excellent paint for anyone wanting a hard, slick finish. I applied it with a standard spray gun using 40 psi. It went on perfect with no runs. Recoat after 15 minutes. I used 3 heavy coats and the finish is like factory gelcoat[...]Excellent product from an outstanding distributor.
9/18/2009
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Works great
By fmrmsr
from Boston
About Me Professional
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Large Areas
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
It gets very hard very quickly therefore if you intend to sand it you must jump on it as soon as possible. To get the best possible spray surface finish it needs to be reduced 10 - 20% which is more than the tech sheet recommends.
6/1/2009
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great to roll on with 4" foam.
By Careless Navigator
from Tennessee
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Even Paint Distribution
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
Do your best prep work and the application will be smooth. 3 coats did a great job on my daysailer after many hours of sanding off old anti-fouling copper paint.
5/13/2009
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Interlux VC underwater Epoxy
By Lenny
from Charleston South Carolina
About Me Professional
Pros
Easy To Clean
Even Paint Distribution
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
This was the first time I used the product. I usually use gel coat, especially on decks since it is harder than epoxies. This product was very easy to spray. I had no problem with runs or sagging even though I put on heavy coats. And, it wet sanded easily (did this within 24 hours of last coat) followed by buffing. Although the finish is not a "bright finish" it is perfect for what it is designed to do. I would receommend it to anyone who does not have the skill to spray gel coat as a "finish coat."
9/16/2008
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Highly Recommended Product
By Classic Boat Works
from Ravena, NY
About Me Professional
Pros
Superior end result
Cons
Best Uses
Large Areas
Small Areas
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
I have restored several boats using Interlux VC Performance Epoxy. With excellent surface preparation and several coats laid on with high quality foam brushes the finish is fantastic as applied. If you want to take it to the next level and wet sand it and polish it, you will end up with a boat that looks like it was re-gelcoated. This is great stuff! And, can take a season in the water and not deteriorate. I am hooked on this product. I wish I could get it in the colors typical of 1950 and 1960 production glass boats.
For the comment about brush marks someone noted, I suspect it was too hot when you were painting, and you weren't using high quality foam.
9/15/2008
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
great paint very easy to spray
By SLINKY
from NEW JERSEY
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
Pros
Even Paint Distribution
Cons
Breaks Easily
Best Uses
Large Areas
Small Areas
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
LOOKS GREAT ON THE BOAT VERY SMOTH,I MIXED THE PAINT WITH A HAND DRILL AND A MIXER TIP,SPRAYS EASY WITH NO DRIPS.DON'T NEED TO BE A PRO...
8/24/2008
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Great Paint
By Buster
from La Luz, New Mexcio
About Me Do-It-Yourself
Pros
Easy To Clean
Ergonomic Grip
Even Paint Distribution
Lightweight
Spray application
Cons
Best Uses
Large Areas
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
In high temperatures this paint could only be used in small applications. I used less than 1 cup at a time in the sprayer cleaning the sprayer immediately after each application. Coverage was great and looked great. This overlaid fiberglass damage and tar2 primer.
6/19/2008
(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
2.0
Very hard to brush on without brush mark
By Jeff
from Spartanburg, S.C.
About Me Do-It-Yourself
Pros
Easy To Clean
Cons
Does not flatten
Best Uses
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
I put on 4 coats and have sanded 2-3 back off to remove the brush marks.
3/6/2008
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Pretty cool product
By Badpeter
from Cape Cod
About Me Do-It-Yourself
Pros
Cons
None
Best Uses
Entire bottom
Large Areas
Comments about Interlux VC Underwater Epoxy:
Great product, looks like it will wear well, on completion the boat looks like new, and I'm pleased I can trailer it without worry.
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