Pettit Paint Black Widow Bottom Paint

Pettit Black Widow Hard Racing Bottom Paint

Achieve a competitive edge with Pettit Black Widow Bottom Paint, the ultimate choice for high-performance racing. This ultra-slick, hard finish paint reduces drag to maximize speed and efficiency in the water. For optimal results, follow the Pettit Black Widow application instructions closely to ensure a smooth, durable coating that stands up to the toughest racing conditions.

Pettit's Black Widow Bottom Paint is the slickest, fastest, ultra-smooth, burnishable racing finish available. Its powerful dual biocides provide high-performance, multi-season protection in all waters. Black Widow also contains four strong slickening agents including Molybdenum Disulfide, PTFE, Graphite, and Silicon, making it the fastest racing paint available. Black Widow is easily applied by roller, brush, or spray and is easily burnishable to a metallic "gun-metal" shine. Black Widow makes an excellent paint for the bottom of any boat where speed is the number one priority including racing sailboats and high performance offshore powerboats.

Features:

Slickest, fastest, and easiest to clean racing paint

Contains four slickening agents

Provides high performance, multi-season, dual-biocide antifouling protection

Can be polished to mirror-like finish

Specifications:

Colors Available: 1869 Black, 1269 Dark Blue

Sizes Available: 1 US Quart, 1 US Gallon

Finish: Flat

Coverage: 440 ft2/gal.

VOC: 330 grams/liter (max)

Biocide: Cuprous Thiocyanate - 25.0%  |  Zinc Pyrithione - 2.50%

Associated Products:

• Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner - For thinning and surface preparation
• Pettit 121 Spray Thinner - For thinning
• Pettit Protect Epoxy Primer - For bare fiberglass application
• How Much Pettit Black Widow Do I Need for My Boat? Refer to the chart below to calculate how much Black Widow paint you will need for your boat.

Calculate the square footage of the hull to be painted - multiply the length of the hull by the beam then multiply that total by .85

Divide that number (your square foot total) by the amount of coverage Black Widow provides. (440 square foot per gallon). This will give you a one-coat total.

Example: If your boat has a length of 28', and a beam of 8.5', you will multiply 28 x 8.5 x .85 to get your total square footage. The total square footage for this boat is 202.3 square feet. A gallon of Black Widow has a coverage of 440 square feet per gallon for one coat, so one gallon will be enough for two coats.

How to Apply Pettit Black Widow Hard Racing Bottom Paint

Pettit Black Widow Bottom Paint is easily applied by brush, roller, or spray. When rolling, only use a high-quality short nap (3/16" maximum) roller cover. Mix paint thoroughly prior to application to ensure ingredients are evenly dispersed throughout the can. All surfaces must be clean, dry, and properly prepared prior to painting. Do not apply Black Widow directly on aluminum hulls or outdrives without properly priming first. When spraying, do not thin Black Widow more that 5% or inadequate film thickness will occur.

Burnishing of Black Widow to create a slicker finish can be done with 400 - 1200 grit wet or dry sandpaper after the coating has dried for at least 48 hours to achieve a smooth but matte finish. For a glossy finish, sand with 3000-5000 grit sandpaper. If burnishing, a third or fourth coat of Black Widow is recommended depending on application method.

Application Method: Brush, roller, airless or conventional spray.

Number of Coats: 1 minimum per season with additional coats for extended service

Dry Film Thickness: 2 mils (3.6 wet mils)

Coverage: 440 sq. ft/gal.

Application Temp: 50°F Min. / 90°F Max.

Thinner: 120 Brushing Thinner. 121 Spraying Thinner, or 120VOC Thinner

DRY TIMES:

Temp

To Recoat

To Launch

90°F

1 HR

4 HR

70°F

2 HR

8 HR

50°F

6 HR

24 HR

Surface Preparation and Application Systems

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