Interlux Paint Bilgekote Marine Paint Quart

Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Enamel Marine Paint

Interlux Bilgekote is a fast drying, durable coating formulated for application to bilge areas. This paint helps prevent absorption of oil, gasoline or sludge into wood and fiberglass. Features a semi gloss finish and is available in white or gray.

Features:

Hard wearing coating for bilges and bulkheads.

Chemical resistance to fumes, fuel and oil.

High opacity for thorough coverage.

Cleans easily for reduced upkeep.

Sold in quarts

How to Apply Interlux Bilgekote Marine Paint

Application Method: Brush, roller, or spray

Number of Coats: Two coats minimum

Coverage: 450 sq. ft./gal.

Thinner: Brushing Liquid 333 or Special Thinner 216

Dry Times

59°F

73°F

95°F

Touch Dry

3 hours

2 hours

1 hour

Overcoated By (min)

16 hours

12 hours

8 hours

Surface Preparation

Bare Fiberglass In Good Condition:

Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush.

Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.

Degrease with YMA601V Fiberglass Surface Prep.

Sand with 180 grade paper. Remove sanding residue.

Bare Fiberglass In Poor Condition:

Clean as above.

Sand with 80 grade paper then remove sanding residue.

Apply 1-2 coats of Pre-Kote primer.

Sand each coat with 120 grit sandpaper then remove sanding residue.

Bare Wood

Sand surface then wipe clean.

Apply Pre-Kote, sand surface and wipe clean.

Bare Metal

Sandblast or grind, remove sanding residue.

Within 1 hour of abrasion, apply 1 coat of Interprotect 2000E thinned 15-20%.

Following the overcoating guidelines for Interprotect 2000E. Apply 1-2 coats of Pre-Kote.

Clear Epoxy

Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush.

Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.

Degrease with YMA601V Fiberglass Surface Prep.

Sand with 80 grit paper then remove sanding residue.

Apply one coat of Epoxy Primekote or Interprotect 2000E.

Previously Painted Surfaces

The surface must be clean and dry.

Sand using 180-220 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.

Application

Apply 2-3 coats of Bilgekote following the proper dry times.

Sand between coats using 220-230 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.

Bilgekote may be applied by roller and brush using the roll and tip method.

Bilgekote may also be applied by spray.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Enamel Marine Paint used for? Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Enamel Marine Paint is a fast-drying, durable coating formulated for bilge areas and bulkheads. It helps prevent oil, gasoline, and sludge from being absorbed into wood and fiberglass while providing a hard-wearing surface that can be cleaned easily.
• What surfaces can Interlux Bilgekote be applied to? Interlux Bilgekote can be applied to properly prepared fiberglass, wood, metal, clear epoxy, and previously painted surfaces. Surface preparation varies by substrate and may include cleaning, sanding, or applying the appropriate primer before the Bilgekote coating.
• How many coats of Interlux Bilgekote should I apply? Apply a minimum of two coats of Interlux Bilgekote, with the application instructions allowing two to three coats. Sand between coats using 220-230 grit sandpaper and remove sanding residue before applying the next coat.
• How can Interlux Bilgekote be applied? Interlux Bilgekote can be applied by brush, roller, or spray. When using a brush or roller, the product may be applied with the roll-and-tip method. The appropriate thinner for application is Brushing Liquid 333 or Special Thinner 216.
• How long does Interlux Bilgekote take to dry? Drying time depends on temperature. At 73°F, Interlux Bilgekote is touch dry in approximately 2 hours and can be overcoated after a minimum of 12 hours. At 59°F, the minimum overcoat t…