2023 Interlux Spring Mail-In Rebate Program

Purchase up to two (2) gallons of eligible Interlux antifouling paint or up to two (2) quarts of Cetol® Marine and VC®17m Extra between February 1, 2023, and June 1, 2023, and save with the Interlux manufacturer's mail-in rebate. See the Interlux 2023 Spring Mail-In Rebate form for complete details.

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°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°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) - 500 (ft2/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)