Sea Hawk AF33 Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk AF33 Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk AF33 Bottom Paint is a harder ablative antifouling paint that yields a more durable finish. This premium, multi-season paint is suitable for vessels of all types and is the choice of many captains of workboats, day sailers, and cruising vessels. Seahawk AF33 Bottom Paint has 33% Cuprous Oxide, the highest grade available, resulting in exceptional multi-season protection. Sea Hawk's AF33 delivers multi-season protection at a single-season price.

Features:

Exceptional value multi-season coating

Harder self-polishing ablative finish

Highest grade of cuprous oxide available

Consistent viscosity, providing better flow and rolling ability

Lloyd's Register certified

Specifications:

Finish: Semi-Gloss

Coverage: 359 sq. ft./gal.

Number of Coats: 2-3

VOC: 398 grams/liter

Copper Content: 33.6%

Colors Available: 3345-Black, 3342-Blue, 3330-Dark Blue

Pack Size: 1 US Gallon

Associated Products:

• Sea Hawk Tuff Stuff Epoxy Primer: Primer for bare fiberglass applications.
• Sea Hawk Wax n Grease Killer: Wax remover for bare fiberglass applications.

How to Apply Sea Hawk AF33 Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk AF33 Bottom Paint is easily applied by brush, roller, or spray. When rolling, use only a high-quality short nap 3/8” roller cover. Apply using thin coats. For the smoothest possible finish, thin the paint approximately 10% using Sea Hawk 2053. Sea Hawk AF33 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: Semi-Gloss

Coverage: 359 Sq Ft

Application Method: Bursh, Rolling, Airless Sprayer

Maximum Roller Thickness: 3/8” Nap

Number of Coats: 2

Wet Film Thickness: 4.5 mils

Dry Film Thickness: 2.5 mils

Application Temp: 50° F Min/ 95° F Max

Thinner: If necessary maximum 10% with Sea Hawk 2030, or Sea Hawk 2035

Drying Time

Substrate Temp

Touch Dry

Overcoat Time (Min)

Overcoat Time (Max)

Launch

73°F

2 hours

1 hour

Not critical

12 hours

95°F

1 hour

1 hour

Not critical

12 hours

Surface Preparation and Application

Paint only clean, dry surfaces. Remove all grease, oil, wax, or other foreign material. Be sure to apply in good weather when air and surface temperatures are above 50°F. For optimum application properties, bring material to 70-80°F temperature range prior to mixing and application.

Previously Painted Surfaces - Known Compatibility of Existing Paint

Power wash to remove any loose paint, dirt, grease, or any other surface contaminants.

Scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper, or scuff with a 3M Scotch-Brite 7447 pad scrubbing thoroughly. Remove all residue and let dry.

Apply a minimum of two coats of Sea Hawk AF33.

Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

For commercial marine applications, a 3rd coat can be applied at the waterline.

Previously Painted Surfaces - Unknown Compatibility of Existing Paint

Power wash to remove any loose paint, dirt, grease, or any other surface contaminants.

Scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper, or scuff with a 3M Scotch-Brite 7447 pad scrubbing thoroughly. Remove all residue and let dry.

Apply 1 coat of 1277 Barrier Coat Primer, sHAWKocon or 1283 Island Primer.

Apply a minimum of two coats of Sea Hawk AF33.

Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

For commercial marine applications, a 3rd coat can be applied at the waterline.

Previously Painted Surfaces in Poor Condition

Strip paint with Sea Hawk 1280 Marine Paint Stripper, or by sanding or commercial blast.

Refer to Bare Fiberglass application guidelines.

Bare Fiberglass

It is important that all contaminants such as grease, oil…