Interlux Micron 66 Antifouling Bottom Paint
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Interlux Micron 66 is based on an advanced self-polishing copolymer technology that reacts with salt water in a controlled way. Patented Biolux SPC technology creates a controlled chemical reaction release of biocides, providing excellent protection for at least two seasons.
Note: Micron 66 is a fantastic bottom paint in salt water environments but do not use in fresh water.
Available in a Gallon size. Choose from Black, Blue, Green, and Red colors.
Micron 66 Application & Use Instructions
Preparation
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES:
In Good Condition:
TBT Copolymers: Wet sand surface with 80 grade (grit) paper to a clean firmly attached surface. Clean with Special Thinner 216. Prime with Primocon.
Non-TBT Copolymers & Hard Antifoulings: Wet sand surface with 80 grade (grit) paper to a clean firmly attached surface. Clean with Special Thinner 216.
In Poor Condition: Use Interstrip to remove all traces of antifouling. Sand and wipe clean with Fibreglass Solvent Wash 202.
BARE FIBERGLASS - (POLYESTER OR VINYLESTER): Clean and degrease with Fibreglass Solvent Wash 202 or use Fibreglass Surface Prep YMA601.
Sanding System -: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Repair defects with Watertite, then sand and wipe clean.
BARE WOOD: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Clean with Special Thinner 216. Apply first coat reduced 10% with Special Thinner 216 or Brush-Ease 433. Fill seams, if necessary, with Seam Compound Brown 30. Repair defects with Watertite, then sand and wipe clean. Apply 2 additional coats.
STEEL/ALUMINIUM: Contact the Interlux Technical Service Department at 1-800-468-7589 for full information on how to properly prime underwater metals.
Method At least 2 coats should be applied. Apply an extra stripe coat in areas of high wear such as chines, rudders, sterngear and any leading edges.
Hints Thinner Special Thinner 216 or Brush-Ease 433.
Cleaner Painted Surfaces - Special Thinner 216. Bare Fiberglass - Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 or Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601. Bare Wood - Brush-Ease 433.
Airless Spray Spraying can be done using the correct safety and spray equipment. Contact Interlux Technical Service for more information.
Conventional Spray Spraying can be done using the correct safety and spray equipment. Contact Interlux Technical Service for more information.
Some Important Points Product temperature should be minimum 5 deg C/40 deg F and maximum 35 deg C/95 deg F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 5 deg C/40 deg F and maximum 35 deg C/95 deg F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 5 deg C/40 deg F and maximum 35 deg C/95 deg F.
Compatibility/Substrates Surface must be dry and clean, and free from grease, detaching paint etc. Micron 66 can be applied to most popular antifouling paints as long as the old coating has been aged, is tightly adhered and is in sound condition. Do not apply Micron 66 over aluminum. Use Primocon primer as a conversion coat prior to application over tin-based copolymer antifouling paints.
Number of Coats 2-3 minimum Bare Wood: 3 coats (first thinned)
Coverage (Theoretical) - 320 (sq ft/Gal) by brush/roller
Recommended DFT 2.0 mils dry
Recommended WFT 5.1 mils wet
Application Methods Brush, Roller
Technical Information
- Finish: Matte
- Specific Gravity:1.6
- Volume Solids: 40%
- Typical Shelf Life:2 yrs
- VOC (As Supplied): 525 g/lt
- Unit Size:1 US GALLON
- Number of Coats:2-3 minimun, Bare Wood-3 coats (first thinned)
- Coverage:(Theoretical) - 320 (ft²/Gal)
- Touch Dry Time: 41°F-3 Hrs, 50°F-2 Hrs, 73°F-30 Min, 95°F-30 Min
- Immersion Dry Time: 41°F-48 Hrs, 50°F-16 Hrs, 73°F-12 Hrs, 95°F-8 Hrs
- Note: Max. Immersion Times are as follows: 5-35 deg C/40-95 deg F - 30 days
- Overcoating Time 41°F: 12 hrs Min - , 50°F-8 Hrs Min, 73°F-6 Hrs Min, 95°F 4 Hrs
TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION: Micron 66 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 Micron 66 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.
Reviews for Interlux Micron 66 Antifouling Bottom Paint
August 25, 2021
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Used this on my 99 245 aqua sport explorer. Put in water in FL keys in February and hauled out in August with almost no growth on boat. Highly recommend!!
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March 28, 2021
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It went on very nice, will see how it holds up.
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April 9, 2020
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This is will be my 3rd season with this bottom paint. It is very expensive but you get what you pay for. Once again 98% no growth. The only spot I had was a few Barnacles On the keel that I did not prep well. This year I hit it with a Pressure washer for a few minutes. Scraped the 10 barnacles. That took all of 2 minutes hit the 32 foot hull with about 2/3rd of a gallon and she looked perfect. If this stuff was $100 cheeper it would corner the market.
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April 7, 2019
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This stuff works great. 7 months in the water in a tidal river in Maine. Zero growth on the hull. Picked up 2 mph top speed and kept it all season. Usually I will start the season and drop 2 mph by the time I pull the boat Do to growth. So that's a 4 mph swing for me come October. 👍👍
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December 2, 2015
When you haul your boat at the end of the season, everything painted with m66 is clean. I race and did not ever clean the bottom. I also raised the boot stripe so I could paint higher than the waterline. Not only did we finish 1st and 2 nd place overall in the races at the Nyack boat club, we turned a lot of heads when we hauled the boat. The bottom was beautiful. After 30 days the paint started to flake off in many places but a little sanding and reapplication at the beginning of the season and your good to go .
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February 23, 2015
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3 Coats plus 1 extra at waterline.
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June 2, 2014
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Have been bottom painting since late '70s. At haul out, this is the least growth I have seen. I sail in the Boston area. Powders off easily when power sanded, so build up not a problem. Dries too fast for roll and tip, but is self polishing to compensate for the roller roughness. I wear a positive airflow supply cobbled together from a pancake compressor and an old paint mask and wish this same performance could come from a waterbase paint. That is the only reason it doesn't get five stars.
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September 5, 2013
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The boat is back in the water for almost two month now and there is absolutely zero grow, not even a slime. That's very good for Southern California. Also painted surface is very smooth, considering that I was using roller. Thickness of applied paint is more that of other products, so order more than less.
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April 11, 2011
I used this on my 40 foot sport fishing boat and picked up 2 knots of top end speed and the bottom stays clean if boat is only moderately used privately. Boat was last cleaned 4 months ago with only about 6-8 trips on it and my diver said the bottom was still clean. I hope to get two years out of the bottom. If I do I can say the extra money comes back in multiples when considering haul out fees and fuel economy.
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March 24, 2011
For 20 years of using all kind Antifoulings in the caribbean, this is best product.I used to used sea hawk Island 44 plus because some friends used in costa rica but be carefull is not legal in US and most of the countries because contains TBT , it was working ok but we get caught by US coast guards near the bahamas and they check the bottom paint with special tool and test positive (TBT) so they give us a warning for 1 month to leave US waters or haul out to put a sealer and apply a tbt free AF, so we decide to remove all the paint and used Interlux products, thats why we switch to micron 66 16 months a go and its awesome to get 2 knots more and no cleaning at all. and its true tell the diver to stay away of this bottom paint and find another job.
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