Pettit Paint ECO HRT Copper-Free Bottom Paint

Pettit ECO Hybrid Reactive Technology (HRT) Copper-Free Bottom Paint

Pettit ECO HRT Copper-Free Antifouling Paint is engineered with the latest technology available to create a strong hybrid paint film able to handle the harshest marine environments without building up over time. Pettit HRT ECO’s smooth durable paint surface is designed to wear away over time thereby eliminating paint build up as well as the need for sanding. Pettit HRT ECO Copper-Free Bottom Paint is safe for use on any aluminum-hulled boat. This copper-free bottom paint provides excellent antifouling protection; hauling and relaunching won't reduce its effectiveness.

What is HRT? Hybrid Reactive Technology utilizes high-density biocide to maximize effectiveness. That along with film modifiers to reduce yearly build-up, it can maintain color consistency and lower weight impact on the water vessel.

What is ECO? ECO means the paint uses Econea instead of copper. Econea is a copper free biocide that provides great protection at very low concentrations. Pettit HRT ECO contains 6% Econea which has been shown to be as effective as bottom paints made with roughly 50% copper

Key Features:

Sold in gallons

Copper free

Safe for aluminum boats

Economical hybrid protection

Smooth durable polishing finish

Compatible over most bottom paints

Single Season Antifouling Paint

Active Ingredients:

6% Econea

4.8% Zinc Omadine

Colors Available: 1200 Blue, 1300 Pontoon Gray, 1800 Black

• How Much ECO HRT do I need for my boat?

1 Gallon Pettit ECO HRT Copper-Free Antifouling Paint covers 500 Sq Ft

Boat Length X Width X .85 = Sq Ft per coat of paint (Example: 30ft boat 8.5 wide is 216.75 Sq Ft Per Coat)

Multiple Sq Ft by Number of Coats 2-3 for total number of Sq ft for the job.

Wholesale Marine would recommend 1 Gallon for this Job. 2 Coats + Some Extra for Touch Up or waste.

How to Apply Pettit ECO HRT

Pettit ECO HRT Copper-Free Antifouling Paint is easily applied by brush, roller, or spray. When rolling, use only a high-quality short nap roller cover. Apply using thin coats. ECO HRT has a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months. Thoroughly mix the paint before using. Before using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in.

Finish: Eggshell

Coverage: 500 ft2/gal

Application Method: Brush, roller, airless or conventional spray

Maximum Roller Thickness: 3/16"

Number of Coats: 1 minimum per season with additional coat at waterline

Wet Film Thickness: 2.7 mils

Dry Film Thickness: 1.5 mils

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

Thinner:120 Brushing Thinner

Previously Painted Surfaces

Pettit HRT ECO can be applied over most aged hard and ablative antifouling coatings.

Old tin copolymers must be removed completely or sealed with Pettit 6627 Tie-Coat Primer before applying this product.

If the previous coating is in good condition, thoroughly sand with 80 grit sandpaper then solvent clean with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove residue.

Apply two thin coats of ECO HRT.

If the previous coating is soft or in poor condition, remove to the bare surface by sanding or using paint remover. Proceed with an appropriate bare system as described below.

Bare Fiberglass

All bare fiberglass, regardless of age, should be thoroughly cleaned with 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep or de-waxed several times with Pettit D-95 Dewaxer.

Proceed with either sanding method, or one of the non-sanding methods below:

Sanding Method: After the surface has been de-waxed, sand thoroughly with 8 grit production paper to a dull, frosty finish and rewash the sanded surface with Pettit 120 Thinner to remove sanding residue. Then apply two thin coats of ECO HRT.

Non-Sanding Method (1): Prep the surface with 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep or wash the fiberglass three times using Pettit D95 Dewaxer. Then apply one thin coat of Pettit 6998 Skip- Sand Primer. Us…