Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
2017
Contents
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Preparing to paint
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Preparing to paint
Planning the job
Temperature and humidity
Personal protection
Surface preparation
Application methods
and tools
Choosing the right
paint system
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Preparing to paint
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Preparing to paint
Our paints are very tolerant to varying Avoid painting above recommended
conditions. The drying/curing and maximum temperatures, as the faster
re-coating times we give in this guide drying/curing rates reduce the paints
are (unless otherwise stated) based on: flowing properties, and this can result
temperatures of 10oC and 20oC in visible application marks. This can
relative humidity (RH) of 60 65% also happen if you paint in direct
a well ventilated working area. sunlight, where the surface has a
much higher temperature than the
Temperature surrounding (ambient) temperature.
You may need to adjust these drying/
curing times depending on the Check minimum application
conditions. As a guide: temperature of the paint you are
double drying/curing times for a using as the paint will not cure below
drop of 10oC it, resulting in poor film formation,
halve drying/curing times for a poor adhesion between coats and
rise of 10oC unsatisfactory gloss finishes.
adjust accordingly between these
temperatures. Relative humidity
Ideally, relative humidity should not be
Remember that paint properties above 65%. (You can measure humidity
change with temperature variation. with a hygrometer.)
Key Advice
Do not paint outdoors too
early or too late in the day,
when theres a risk of
condensation or dew.
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Personal protection
Personal protection
Ensure you wear suitable protective application and health & safety advice.
clothing, including gloves and glasses. Open cans with care. Dont eat or drink
Read labels carefully and follow all in the vicinity of stored or applied paint.
Eyes
Breathing dust, vapour, fumes, Short term filtering mask
aerosols, oxygen-deficient against dust while sanding.
atmospheres, paint particles. Half facemask for sanding
and painting, can be
disposable or with replaceable
Breathing filter cartridges. Full air feed
facemask for spray painting.
Abrasion, cuts and punctures, Leather gloves, latex gloves,
impact, chemicals, solvents, armlets.
liquid paints, skin infection.
Hands
Dust, dirt, oil and grease, paint Barrier cream: short term
particles. protection.
Cleaning cream: designed
to remove contaminates and
cause least skin damage.
Hands Maintenance cream: to help
restore the skins natural
protective layers.
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Personal protection
Hearing
Chemical or paint splash, Overalls, coveralls.
spray from spray guns, impact
or penetration, dust, excessive
wear or entanglement of own
clothing.
Body
Wet, slipping, cuts and Steel toe protection and
punctures, falling objects, anti-slip soles. May be a pre-
chemical and paint splash, requisite on some sites.
abrasion.
Feet
Impact from falling objects, A range of helmets and bump
head bumping, hair caps.
entanglement.
Head
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Surface preparation
Test a small section to see how long Alternatives to Hempels Paint Stripper
the whole job is likely to take. Abrading. Use coarse paper for coat-
Apply Hempels Paint Stripper ings, being careful not to damage the
liberally by brush or roller to a substrate. Wet abrade antifoulings to
dry surface. avoid inhaling toxic dust particles.
Take caution on plastics (it may
harm some thermoplasts). Hot air guns can remove paints and
Dont do too big an area at once. varnishes, but not antifoulings as toxic
Leave for 15 30 minutes until the fumes are released.
paint coat dissolves or lifts. (Antifoul- Dont damage/burn the substrate!
ings, alkyd paints and varnishes
react quickest, silicone and epoxy Paint scrapers work for varnishes and
take longer.) paints, but not antifoulings.
We recommend putting aluminium
foil over the treated area to help stop
active solvents evaporating.
Scrape off old paint; clean with hot
water and Hempels Pre-Clean.
Old or thick coatings may need a
repeat treatment. Wet abrade
Paint scraper
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Surface preparation
Pre-Cleaning Degreasing
Hempels Pre-Clean is a high strength Use Hempels Degreaser to remove
cleaner and degreaser for pre-cleaning surface contaminants, especially wax
gelcoat and painted surfaces in order or silicone on new gelcoat. Do not
to remove fuel, oil, grease, waxes and use it on single component convention-
silicones. You should use this before al paint systems, as the solvents in
painting, and for deep cleaning. Hempels Degreaser can damage the
Dilute 1 part Hempels Pre-Clean coating.
to 20 parts water for general Work in a well ventilated area using
cleaning, 1:10 for more demanding a clean absorbent, lint free cloth
cleaning jobs. soaked in Hempels Degreaser.
Dont use on bare or untreated Using the soaked cloth in a longitu-
wood, as it may absorb the water. dinal motion, clean 1m2 at a time,
changing the cloth surface before
You can also use Hempels Pre-Clean the next section wear solvent
to clean brushes covered in part cured resistant gloves and eye protection
paint. while doing this.
Wipe excess Hempels Degreaser
from the surface using a new
dry cloth.
Key Advice
Check the surface for
grease by sprinkling it with
water. If pearly drops form, the
For general cleaning, surface is still greasy and needs a
see Boatcare section, further treatment with Hempels
page 88 91. Degreaser. If the water flows out
evenly, no grease is left on
the surface.
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Surface preparation
Abrading
After cleaning the surface youre going to paint, it must be abraded to the correct
profile. This is usually called keying the surface. After keying, its essential to
remove any dust before painting.
Size paper to fit block Wrap paper around block Dry abade
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Surface preparation
Wet Abrading
Due to the lubricating action of the Wet abrasive paper is available in
water, there is minimum paper clogging sheets in various grades, and should
and a clean surface can be quickly be used around a cork sanding block to
achieved. ensure an evenly abraded surface.
Antifoulings must always be wet abrad-
ed to avoid inhaling toxic dust particles.
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Surface preparation
Orbital Sander
General purpose sander for most
preparations. Uses standard abrasive
paper, making it an economic choice.
Key Advice
Only use drill machine
attachments and angle grinders for
rough abrading as they can cut in and
leave marks.
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Application methods and tools
Brush Roller
Advantages Advantages
Versatile, low cost and often the most A low cost, versatile tool with similar
suitable way to paint complex objects. advantages to brush application. Roll-
For rough surfaces, a brush works paint ers are particularly good on broad, even
in better than any other method. surfaces, where theyre faster than
brushing and the correct roller head can
Good practice give excellent results.
Use a good quality brush thats
as large as possible for the job. Good practice
Dont use a new brush for the final If speed is more important than fin-
coat, as they tend to shed bristles. ish, use a short pile mohair roller.
For best results, work crisscross on Small diameter felt and closed cell
a manageable area. Brush from side foam rollers are recommended for
to side, then up and down. a better quality finish.
Continue until the paint is evenly In all cases use the crisscross tech-
distributed over the area, with your nique to distribute the paint evenly.
final strokes being very light (laying- After applying by roller, laying off the
off) and vertical. (See Paint Pad on paint with a brush or pad will give an
the next page for an alternative way improved finish.
of laying off). Before using a new felt or mohair
Paint with the brush at an angle roller, wrap masking tape around the
of 45o to minimise brush marks. roller and then pull it off. This will
During painting, the paint will start to remove any loose fibres.
cure on the brush. Clean the brush
approximately every 30 minutes
for consistency.
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Application methods and tools
Spatula
Advantages
Different sizes and shapes of spatula
are available for various fillers and
tasks.
Good practice
If using a two component filler,
mix small amounts at a time.
Wipe the spatula clean during
and after use.
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Application methods and tools
An important part of choosing the right tool is knowing how thick your paint
needs to be, thus how much area youll be able to cover. Paint coat film
thickness is measured in micron. (1 micron = 1/1000 mm).
Wet
Film
Thickness
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Choosing the right paint system
Key Advice
If you buy more than one can
of topcoat or antifouling, it is
recommended that the cans
have the same batch number.
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Painting advice and
specifications
General painting advice for all
substrates
Painting glassfibre
Painting metal
Painting and varnishing wood
Painting decks, bilges
and lockers
Painting keels
Painting propellers, outdrives and
sterngear
Mast protection
Repainting all substrates
General painting advice
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General painting advice
Filling Fairing
To fill, build up a surface to the Once the filled area has cured, sand
required profile or spot fill (minor de- the filled and surrounding area to the
fects), apply chosen filler onto a rough- required fair profile.
ened, clean, primed surface.
When spot filling, use a filling knife or Spot Fairing
spatula. For best results, sand by hand using
abrasive paper on a cork block to the
For large profile filling, use a wide filling required fair profile.
knife or trowel.
Fairing large areas
If there are small cracks in gelcoat, you Large areas can be faired using a
may need to widen the crack to create range of tools. Initial fairing can be
enough space to apply the filler. carried out using a sander with rough
grade discs, followed by a random
Ensure you use the correct amount of orbital or orbital sander with lighter
filler. If you use too much, youll need grade discs for a fairer surface. Skill is
more sanding to produce a fair surface. needed when using these tools.
When filling deep holes or large areas, Its often more successful to use a
apply a number of layers of filler to manual fairing board. Although its
eliminate the chance of overfilling or slower, it can easily produce a smooth,
sagging on vertical surfaces. fair surface.
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General painting advice
Antifouling
Most antifoulings are compatible and Apply an extra coat along the water-
can easily be overcoated, however: line and the leading edges, where
The surface must be in good condi- water flows strongest.
tion, free from contaminates. Its not advisable to thin antifoulings.
Hard antifoulings leave an exhausted However, in particularly cold condi-
layer of resin at the end of the tions, thinning it by up to 10% will
season. Wet abrade surface before help with application.
applying new anti-fouling. Never dry sand old antifouling,
You can overcoat Teflon antifouling, as the dust is toxic.
if its in good condition and has been
washed. Do not abrade before apply-
ing new antifouling.
A traditional/soft antifouling should
be sealed with Hempels Underwater Key Advice
Primer before applying an erodible or
hard antifouling on top of it. If youre changing your
Keep the antifouling product indoors antifouling, check the
before painting as its easier to instructions for applying the
apply if it has been stored at new product onto your existing
room temperature. product. If in doubt, apply
Always give antifoulings a good stir Hempels Underwater
with a bladed instrument before Primer.
applying, as they contain heavy pig-
ments which can settle.
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Repainting all substrates
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Repainting all substrates
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Painting substrates Glassfibre
Glassfibre
Glassfibre, or GRP (glass reinforced plastic), is a polyester resin strengthened
by glass fibres, making a high strength, low weight material which requires little
maintenance.
Key Advice
Old gelcoat will probabily
still bear residues of wax
and mould-release agents
and it will be necessary to
carry out a degreasing
procedure.
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Painting substrates Glassfibre
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Painting substrates Glassfibre
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Painting substrates Metal
Metal
Steel and aluminium are widely used in boat construction due to their
strength, ease of fabrication and water tightness.
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Painting substrates Metal
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Painting substrates Metal
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Varnishing wood
Varnishing wood
Wood is a naturally occurring organic material that can suffer from
several problems in the marine environment.
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Varnishing wood
Cedar
Pinkish brown hardwood of
medium density. Key Advice
Uses: Hull planking. Take care when sanding as
dust is an irritant.
Larch
Pale reddish brown softwood that
bends well and will take impact.
Uses: Hull planking.
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Varnishing wood
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Varnishing wood
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Varnishing wood
Wood varnish
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Wood Impreg 2 4 16 none 8 none 36 No 1
wet wet depends on wood
When coating up a new wood system, Hempels Wood Impreg should always
be used.
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Varnishing wood
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Varnishing wood
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Decks, bilges and lockers
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Decks, bilges and lockers
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Decks, bilges and lockers
Keels
Keels are made from steel, cast iron, lead or occasionally a combination of a cast
iron fin with a lead ballast.
Preparation for Lead Keel Preparation for Cast Iron and Steel Keel
High pressure fresh water hose and Shot blast or abrade to bright metal.
allow to dry. Abrade with 40 60 grade Remove dust and grit by brushing, vac-
abrasive paper. Remove dust with a uuming or using dry compressed air.
soft brush and follow chosen specifica- Follow chosen specification below.
tion below.
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Propellers, outdrives and sterngear
Preparation
Thoroughly clean with Hempels Key Advice
Pre-Clean and freshwater. Abrade
with 80 120 grade paper. Wash with Take care never to
freshwater and allow to dry, before overcoat the anodes, as
applying relevant specification (see this adversely affects
below). performance.
Repainting
Due to the excessive wear and tear in
this area, repainting usually involves
a complete strip back followed by full
painting specification.
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Propellers, outdrives and sterngear
Propellers
By brush
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Light Primer
8 hrs 4 hrs
thinned max. 1 8.2 140 60 No 5
60 days 30 days
20%
8 hrs 4 hrs
Light Primer 1** 8.2 120 60 No 5
60 days 30 days
Siilic One 6 hrs 4 hrs
1 9.6 110 70
Tiecoat 72 hrs 72 hrs
16 hrs 8 hrs
Silic One 1 6 150 105
48 hrs 48 hrs
By spray
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Prop-Primer 2 2 hrs 1 hrs 7 150 30
60 min 40min
Mille Prop 24 7 100 25
none none
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Propellers, outdrives and sterngear
Outdrives
By spray
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Prop-Primer 2 2 hrs 1 hrs 7 150 30
60min 40min
Mille Prop 24 7 100 25
none none
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Mast Protection
Mast Protection
Cleaning and protecting unpainted aluminium masts, spars and rigging.
Hempels Alu-Protect
A silicone free oil which cleans and
leaves a long lasting protective layer.
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Osmosis
What is osmosis and how is
it caused?
Protection
Treatment
Using Hempels High Protect
What is osmosis
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Osmosis protection
Osmosis protection
When to use an osmosis protection.
New boats Used boats
The best initial defence against Before applying a protective epoxy
osmosis is the correct methods and coating to older boats the condition of
materials used during build. The higher both the laminate and gelcoat need to
the standard of the GRP laminate at be assessed. If in doubt, seek profes-
construction, the greater the defence sional advice. If the hull condition is
against osmosis. The addition of suitable, Osmosis Protection can be
Hempels High Protect will give the carried out using Hempels High
ultimate protection to a new hull. Protect, if the condition is not good
enough Treatment is recommended.
Key Advice
Correct surface
preparation is vital for a
long-lasting protective
finish. Time spent at this
stage is well invested.
Gelcoat Peeling
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Osmosis protection
Protection
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
18 hrs 8 hrs
Light Primer 1 8.2 120 60 No 5
11 days 5 days
Epoxy filler 16 hrs 8 hrs do not
(if needed) 48 hrs 24 hrs thin
do not
High Protect 2 18h 11d 8h 5d 6.6 150 150
thin
Tiecoat option 1
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Light Primer
18 hrs 8 hrs
thinned 5% onto 1 8.2 125 60 No 5
11 days 5 days
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Light 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
Tiecoat option 2
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Underwater
18 hrs 8 hrs
Primer onto 1 7.8 125 50 No 1
27 hrs 12 hrs
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Underwater 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
Key Advice
Tiecoat option with Light
Primer is recommended
only when maximum recoat
interval of High Protect
has exceeded.
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Osmosis protection
Osmosis treatment
When to use an osmosis treatment.
If the laminate and/or gelcoat is poor to dry out to the recommended levels,
and there are indications of osmosis, before coating the bare laminate with
a full Osmosis Treatment may be Hempels High Protect, replacing the
required. Full treatment involves the gelcoat to give the hull a moisture re-
removal of the gelcoat which, under the sistant coating.
correct conditions, will allow the hull
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Osmosis treatment
Treatment
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Epoxy filler 16 hrs 8 hrs do not
(if needed) 48 hrs 24 hrs thin
18 hrs 8 hrs do not
High Protect 3 6.6 150 150
11 days 5 days thin
Tiecoat option 1
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Light Primer
18 hrs 8 hrs
thinned 5% onto 1 8.2 125 60 No 5
11 days 5days
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Light 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
Tiecoat option 2
Hempels No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m/ltr) per coat ner
10C 20C wft dft
Underwater
18 hrs 8 hrs
Primer onto 1 7.8 125 50 No 1
27 hrs 12 hrs
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Underwater 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
For best results overcoat Hempels Light Primer with Hempels Underwater
Primer when the surface is almost dry but has a slight tacky feel.
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Using Hempels High Protect
Hempels High Protect has a minimum Pour curing agent into base
application temperature of 10oC, if pos-
sible keep the job at a steady tempera-
ture with low humidity, best achieved
under cover.
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Using Hempels High Protect
Apply Hempels High Protect with roller Lay off Hempels High Protect in opposite
direction with brush
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Our products
Primers and undercoats
Fillers
Antifoulings and bottom coats
EcoPower
Fouling Release System
Topcoats
Varnishes
Teak treatment
Thinners
Boatcare
Primers and undercoats
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Primers and undercoats
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Primers and undercoats
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Primers and undercoats
Product activation:
Shake can. Remove red button from lid. Turn can upside down. Push red button
into valve at bottom of can. Hold can in a vertical position and shake can vigorously
until agitator ball is heard; continue shaking for a further 2 minutes.
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Primers and undercoats
Hempadur Sealer
750ml
Is a two-component epoxy-polyamide with low viscosity
and good penetration ability. For saturation of glass fibre
laminate, when gel coat has been removed (repair of
osmosis damage). For priming of ferro-cement boats and
boats of wood that can absorb the sealer.
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Primers and undercoats
Below waterline
Primers Underwater Antifouling Light Light Primer High Protect
Primer Primer Primer Spray
Glassfibre
Substrate
Steel
Aluminium
Wood
Components: 1 1 2 2 2
Subsequent Antifouling White Antifouling Antifouling Underwater
coats: Antifouling Primer, Light
Primer
* Antifouling can be applied onto Hempels Light Primer providing the final coat
of Hempels Light Primer is tacky. If the Hempels Light Primer dries, then a
coat of Hempels Underwater Primer will need to be applied as a tiecoat.
Above waterline
Primers Primer Undercoat Light Primer
Glassfibre
Substrate
Steel
Aluminium
Wood
Components: 1 2
Subsequent coats: Brilliant Gloss, PolyGloss
Multicoat,
Non-Slip Deck Coating
When overcoating with 1K products the primer must be completely dry and then
must be abraded prior to application.
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Fillers
Fillers
Filling and fairing will streamline the surface of your boat, improving hull
performance through the water, and giving clean, smooth lines on the topsides.
If the substrate is damaged, youll need structural filling and fairing.
Hempels Uniller
375g
A single component conventional filler. Use for spot
filling minor blemishes and screwheads above the
waterline. When filling larger areas, you may need
to apply several layers as Hempels Unifiller shrinks
on curing.
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
6m 7.5m 8.5m 10m 11.5m 13m 14.5m 16m 18m 20m 23m
LOA 20ft 25ft 28ft 33ft 38ft 43ft 48ft 53ft 60ft 66ft 76ft
750ml 2 2 4 2 0 2 3 1 2 1 1
2.5l 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 5
750ml 3 4 2 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 2
2.5l 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
Hempels Broads
Medium strength copper based antifouling specifically 750ml
designed to reduce paint build up and give a good perfor-
mance on fresh, salt and brackish waters. It is suitable
2.5ltr
for all substrates except aluminium.
The maximum launch time is one month. HSE: 7345
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
Broads
EcoPower
Cruise
Fast going motor Hard solid & durable through Hard Racing
& sailing boats, whole season
(*suitable for more resistant to Hard Racing
boats on drying polishing and scrathing White
berths/moorings
needs to be abraded
and dry stack EcoPower
boat storage) after the season Racing
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EcoPower
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EcoPower
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Fouling Release System
Unique, non-reactive polymers form a hydrogel Fouling organisms perceive the hull as a liquid and
layer between the substrate and water. are consequently unable to attach to the hull.
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Fouling Release System
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Fouling Release System
New boats
Case 3 Untreated new surface
with epoxy 1. Light Primer 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One
Case 4 Untreated new surface
without epoxy Surface preparation
Remove old antifouling down to existing
General Application Advice two component primer. Abrade, clean
Please read and follow carefully all and dry the surface.
the instructions before painting.
Remember to check the shelf life Application
before use. Apply layers of the system as indicated
Painting should be avoided if there is below. In case the recoating interval is
a risk ofrain! exceeded, a new coat of Light Primer
The paint is sensitive to humidity, or Silic One tiecoat must be applied
therefore only open the tin just accordingly.
before use.
The paint in this system can be used Products Layers
up to 1hour after opening the tin. A Light 1 layer
tin that has been opened cannot be Primer
stored for later use. Silic One 1 layer
It is strongly advised to apply Tiecoat*
minimum the recommended film 20C: min 4h, max 72h
10C: min 6h, max 72h
thickness for bestperformance!
For the initial application of Silic Silic One 1 layer
One 77450, two coats are required, 20C: min 8h, max 48h
but for subsequent seasons one 10C: min 16h, max 48h
coat will be sufficient.
Silic One 1 layer
Pour the paint into a paint tray and
replace lid during application. 10C & 20C: min 16h
The boat can be launched 24h after
last coat has been applied. Maxi- System
mum launch time is 1month. 1 Silic One 100 micron wet
1 Silic One 100 micron wet
Tools 1 Silic One Tiecoat min 110 micron wet
Short haired or felt roller 1 Light Primer (thinned 5%) 125 micron wet
is ideal for the application * The Silic One Tiecoat must be applied to full
of SilicOne system. coverage to ensure adhesion.
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Fouling Release System
Case 2 A
pplication on top of old
Products Layers
antifouling in good condition
- easy switch to Silic One system Silic Seal 1 layer
Silic One 1 layer
Tiecoat 20C: min 6h, max 72h
10C: min 8h, max 72h
Silic One 1 layer
20C: min 8h, max 48h
10C: min 16h, max 48h
Silic One 1 layer
1. Silic Seal 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One
10C & 20C: min 16h
Surface preparation
Identify the condition of current anti-
fouling you have on your boat by using
a metal scraper to determine whether
the aged antifouling adheres sufficient-
ly. In case of bad adhesion, remove all
loose/brittle layers. Abrade with wet
abrasive paper. Rinse carefully with
freshwater and allow the surface to dry.
Application
Mix the two components of Silic Seal
thoroughly to an even consistency. Be
aware that the product has a very low vis-
cosity and any runs and sags should be
brushed out immediately. Thinning is NOT
recommended. Pot life at 20C: 8 hours
Minimum application temperature is 5C.
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Fouling Release System
New Boats
Case 3 N
ew boat or bare boat with epoxy Case 4 New boat without epoxy
1. Light Primer 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One 1. Light Primer 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One
Application Application
Apply layers of the system as indicated Apply layers of the system as indicated
below. In case the recoating interval is below. In case the recoating interval is
exceeded, a new coat of Light Primer exceeded, a new coat of Light Primer
or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied
accordingly. accordingly.
System System
1 Silic One 100 micron wet 1 Silic One 100 micron wet
1 Silic One 100 micron wet 1 Silic One 100 micron wet
1 Silic One Tiecoat min 110 micron wet 1 Silic One Tiecoat min 110 micron wet
1 Light Primer (thinned 5%) 125 micron wet 1 Light Primer 300 micron dry
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Fouling Release System
Cleaning Maintenance
High speed motor boats (min 20 knots) Maintenance of Silic One is easy and
Silic One is self-cleaning on high speed simple. Maintenance cost is lower com-
motor boats. pared to traditional antifouling. In order
to maintain the system, a new layer of
Slow speed boats sailboats topcoat should be applied every year.
The coating can be cleaned as fre-
quently as desired/required, thus main- If the boat has been on land for a
taining a perfectly clean surface with period of more than 1 month, wash
extremely lowfriction. the boat with soap (Hempels Boat
Silic One is easy to clean. You can use Shampoo) and then apply one new
one of two below options: coat of Silic One prior to launch. If the
boat stays in the water all year, a new
Option 1 coat every year may not be necessary,
Use a high pressure, fresh water wash but more frequent cleaning may bere-
to clean the surface. quired.
Option 2
Use a dense sponge or a cloth and
then rinse with a hose. Be careful not
to scratch the surface while cleaning.
Important
Do not use a hard brush, bristles or
similar.
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Fouling Release System
Repair of damages
The most important is to distinguish if the damaged area is above or below 55 cm.
Solution Solution
1. 1.
Put 1 layer of Carefully remove
Silic One 77450 all loosecoating.
(topcoat) on
the damage
(andcomplete
underwater boat
surface when 2.
repainting). Clean the dam-
aged area with
Hempels Boat
shampoo.
3.
Rinse with clean
water andlet dry.
4.
Put on the clean and
dry damaged area 1
layer of yellow Silic One
tiecoat on a slightly
larger area than the
damaged area.
5.
Put 1 layer of Silic
One 77450 (topcoat)
on the damaged area
slightly larger than the
area with Silic One
tiecoat (complete un-
derwater boat surface
when re-painting).
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Fouling Release System
Best in test
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Case 1 P
ropeller painted with AF Case 2 Propeller not painted previously
FAQ
Will I save fuel with Silic One? Silic One is soft. Does it encounter a
Yes, due to easy cleaning of the surface, lot ofmechanical damage?
coating can be free from fouling and the When scratching with a nail, the sili-
hull will have less friction in the water. cone may feel mechanically weak, but
when the force is applied on a larger
Can I go faster with Silic One? area, for instance with a fender, the sili-
Yes, the reduced friction of a clean cone has a good abrasive resistance.
coating will increase speed. This is primarily because the coating is
Can Silic One be applied at low tem- soft and absorbs the energy.
peratures? What do I do if my Silic One gets a
Silic One can be applied down to 10C. scratch?
How sensitive is Silic One to moisture? It is easy to repair; simply re-build the
Silic One requires a dry surface prior to paint system in the damaged area.
application. Do not apply Silic One tie- Will it be a problem if the applied
coat orSilic One when rain is expected surface is not completely smooth?
or on a wetsubstrate. No, you will have the same perfor-
How soon can I launch the boat after mance even though the paint surface is
applying Silic One? not complete smooth.
The boat can be launched from 24 Can Silic One for propeller be applied
hours to maximum 1 month after apply- on all types of propeller materials?
ing Silic One. Silic One for propeller can be applied
Can Silic One be applied on top of old on all types of metals and alloys. Epoxy
antifouling? and fiberglass based composits is also
Yes! With Silic seal you can apply on possible. Remember to use primer
top of antifouling in good condition before applying the Silic One System.
(good condition means = if you would How carefully should the pretreatment
normally apply another layer of antifoul- of the propeller be done?
ing it is OK to apply Silic One system You should do a proper cleaning and pre-
with Silic Seal primer aswell). treatment (see application instruction).
Is it possible to overcoat Silic One with You should not paint on grease and oil.
traditional antifouling? How do I know if I get enough paint
Silic One will have to be removed if you onthepropeller?
want to convert to traditional antifoul- You should apply as much paint as pos-
ing. Only fouling release coatings will sible, but without sagging.
stick to Silic One.
Can I polish the propeller during the
At what speed will the self cleaning season?
take effect? No you should not polish the propeller
At faster speeds the self cleaning will be during the season, but you can clean it
most effective. Even at lower speed self with a soft sponge.
cleaning is possible with constant use.
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Topcoats
Topcoats
Paint will enhance the appearance of any surface and offer protection against
the elements. (Please see Choosing the right paint system on page 16).
10 hrs Thinner No 3
20C 4 hrs
3 days (spray)
Hempels PolyGloss
750ml
Is a high gloss two-component polyurethane enamel
especially suited for application with brush. Has an excel-
lent gloss and colour retention and is highly durable and
protects against abrasion and degradation.
8 hrs Thinner No 6
20C 6 hrs
3 days (spray)
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Topcoats
Hempels MultiCoat
750ml
A single component semi-gloss topcoat and primer.
Ideal for all areas above the waterline requiring a semi-
gloss durable topcoat. Can be applied directly to most
2.5ltr
surfaces. Provides excellent durability with good resist-
ance to water and oil. Can also be used as a complete
coating system on new or bare wood: 1st coat thinned
20%, 2nd coat thinned 510%, further coats undiluted.
Add Anti-Slip granules for a non-slip finish.
8 hrs Thinner No 3
20C 3 hrs
3 days (spray)
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Topcoats
8 hrs Thinner No 3
20C 3 hrs
3 days (spray)
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Varnishes
Varnishes
Varnish will protect wood against the elements. And where the wood is of
good quality enhance the natural beauty of the surface.
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Varnishes
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Varnishes
16 hrs Thinner No 6
20C 8 hrs
5 days (spray)
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Teak treatment
Teak treatment
Overtime teaks natural golden brown colour will gradually change to a silver-
grey shade, then dull down to a dark grey/greenish colour. Using Teak treatment
products will refresh the look of the wood by cleaning, restoring the colour and
protecting and maintaining the teak.
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Thinners
Thinners
Its important you only use the Thinners recommended for each application.
Not doing so, or substituting other proprietary products, will result in an
unsatisfactory finish.
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Boatcare
Boatcare
Clean
A boat will need maintaining during the season to ensure it keeps its good
appearance and sailing capabilities and the coating system is maintained.
How much maintenance and care is needed will depend on the environment
in which the boat is sailed.
Hempels Pre-Clean
High strength cleaner and degreaser for pre-cleaning gelcoat
1 ltr
and painted surfaces to remove fuel, oil, grease, wax and sili-
cone. Use prior to painting and for deep cleaning. It can also be
used for cleaning bilges. Dilute 1 part Hempels Pre-Clean to
20 parts water for general cleaning, 1:10 for more demanding
cleaning. Use to clean brushes covered in part cured paint. Do
not use on bare or untreated wood which may absorb the water.
Minimum application temperature: 5C
Renew
Hempels Rubbing Liquid
Fine abrasive rubbing compound to remove oxidisation and
500 ml
light scratch marks from most surfaces, including aluminium.
Restores and renews the gloss and colour to gelcoat and
painted surfaces.
Apply with a soft cloth, rub by hand or with a polishing ma-
chine, wipe away any residue with a clean cloth.
Protect
Hempels Alu-Protect
Silicone free oil for cleaning and protecting aluminium masts and
500 ml
booms, steel and stainless steel rigging and fittings. Penetrates
into wire ropes and under fittings, ensuring long term protection.
Before sealing the surface with Hempels Alu-Protect, clean with
Hempels Pre-Clean, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. If
there is heavy oxidation on the surface, use Hempels Rubbing
Liquid, then wipe surface clean and apply Hempels Alu-Protect
with a soft cloth, leaving a fine protective film. Do not apply in
strong sunlight and on hot surfaces.
Hempels WaxTecCel
Premium high performance liquid wax with TecCel technology,
500 ml
for a long lasting, deep gloss, tough protective finish on gelcoat,
painted and varnished surfaces.
Apply with a soft cloth, polish by hand or with a polishing ma-
chine, allow to dry for 510 minutes, polish away any residue
with a clean cloth leaving a high gloss mirror like finish.
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Calculating areas to be overcoated
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Health and Safety
Corrosive
May destroy living tissue on contact.
Harmful
May cause damage to health.
Irritant
May cause inammation to skin or other mucous
membranes.
Highly ammable
May catch re in contact with air, only needs brief
contact with ignition source, has very low ash point
or evolves highly ammable gases in contact with
water.
Extremely ammable
Has an extremely low ash point and boiling point,
and gases that catch re in contact with air.
Chronic health hazard
Respiratory sensitizers (can cause e.g. asthma)
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Health and Safety
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The most common causes of failures: poor surface preparation and cleaning;
too smooth surface; moist surface; wood with high moisture content; insufficient
priming; missed coating intervals.
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Troubleshooting
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Technical terms
Technical terms
Alkyd Cure
Synthetic binder soluble in white spirit. The conversion of paint from a liquid
to a solid.
Ambient temperature
Room temperature, or temperature Density
of surroundings. Ratio of weight to volume.
Amine Sweat Drying
A layer of amine carbonate that can The process by which a film passes
form on the surface of an epoxy after from liquid to a solid state.
application, usually caused by high
humidity. Must be removed prior to Hempels Epoxy
over-coating. Synthetic resin containing epoxy
groups.
Antifouling
Paint formulated to discourage marine Fairing
organisms from settling on the hull To produce a smooth outline,
surface. improve appearance and reduce drag.
Biocide Flow
Active ingredient added to a coating Property of a coating material that
to repel/discourage unwanted organ- enables levelling.
isms responsible for microbiological Gelcoat
degradation. Outermost pigmented polyester layer
Burnish on fibreglass structures.
The act of rubbing a paint film to pro- Gloss
duce a smooth polished finish. Optical property of a surface, char-
Compatibility acterised by its ability to reflect light
Ability of two or more materials to be specularly.
mixed together without causing unde- Key
sirable effects. Quality of the surface or previous
Corrosion coating which assists adhesion of a
Process of deterioration by chemical, subsequent coat, ie a rough or abraded
electrochemical or microbiological reac- surface provides a mechanical grip for
tions resulting from exposure to the the applied film.
environment.
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Technical terms
Sag/Sagging Viscosity
The downward flow of paint as a result A products thickness or ability to
of being applied too thickly. resist flow.
Solvent Water-borne
A liquid used to dissolve or disperse A paint that uses water as a solvent
paint and other oils. or thinner.
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Antifoulings
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