Interlux Solvent Chart

Interlux Paint Thinners and Solvents

Varnish and Paint Thinners and solvents designed specifically to react well with Interlux Paint Systems. Refer to the handy paint thinner guide for some tips on which product to choose.

Interlux thinner 216 is a special evaporating solvent that improves paint drying times in cold temperatures and makes spray application easier. Boating enthusiasts and boatbuilders use it to remove leftover sanding residue from hulls. Also used to clean bare aluminum and for cleaning paint equipment.

Interlux Solvents

Interlux 202 Fiberglass wash is made of several solvents that evaporate at different rates. Used on gel coat, to clean parts and as a utility wipe down solvent. Interlux solvent 355 is to be used for reducing Viny-lux primewashing, antifoulings, and VC offshore to make brushing and spraying easier. Interlux 433 Brush-ease solvent dries slow to make brushing and rolling easier. Not an all purpose solvent, Brush Ease 433 is primarily used with antifouling paints. Interlux 333 Brushing Liquid solvent dries slowly to make brushing easier, and extends drying in hot weather. Can also be used to remove sanding residue from fiberglass and wood.

Interlux 299 Paint stripper will remove paint from any surface, even fiberglass.

PRODUCT	BRUSH	SPRAY	CLEANUP	% Of Thinner Required
				BRUSH	SPRAY
Perfection Polyurethane	233N	2316N	2333N or 2316N	As needed 5-10%	As required 25-35% Max.
Brightside®	333	216	216	As Required 10% Max.	10% - 15%
Yacht Enamel	333	216	216	As Required 10% Max.	10% - 15%
Interstain	333	N/A	333	As Required 10% Max.	10% - 15%
Varnishes	333	216	216	As Required	N/A
Bottom Paints (conventional)	216	216	216	10% 1st coat wood only	5% - 10%
Micron® Extra, Micron® CSC, Trilux® 33, Trilux®, Ultra	433	216	433 or 216	As Required 10% Max.	As Required 20% - 30% Max.
Fiberglass Bottomkote ACT	216	216	216	10% 1st coat wood only	As Required 10% Max.
Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua	6216	6216	Water	As Required 10% Max.	As Required 10% Max.
VC Offshore	355	355	355	10% 1st coat wood only	As Required 10% Max.
VC 17m® Extra, VC 17m®	V172	V172	V172	10 - 15% Max	10 - 15% Max.
Interprotect 2000E & 3000	2333N	2316N	2333N/2316N	5 - 10%	10 - 15%
VC Performance Epoxy	2333N	2316N	2333N/2316N	10 - 15%	10% Max.

These are only general requirements. Thinner quality and type vary depending upon temperature and specific application.

N/A - Not Applicable

Spraying of antifouling paints is not permitted in Canada.

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