Sea Hawk Tropikote Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Tropikote Bottom Paint

The Sea Hawk Tropikote Bottom Paint is a top of the line hard antifouling bottom paint that contains over 75% cuprous oxide. The multi-season bottom paint combats aggressively all types of fouling and reduces hull maintenance with year round trouble free performance. Tropikote is suitable for any vessel and has superior adhesion to fiberglass, wood, and steel hulls. You can use this paint for over coating without the feat of lifting.

Features:

Consistent viscosity means better flow and rolling ability

Better color consistency for color matching

Highest copper content in the industry (75.8%)

Highest quality grade of cuprous oxide available

May be used on fast or slow moving vessels

Specifications:

Finish: Semi-Gloss

Copper Content: 75.8%

VOC: 288 Grams/liter

Coverage: 320 sq. ft./gal.

Number of Coats: 2-3

Colors Available: 2145-Black, 2142-Blue

Pack Size: 1 US Gallon

How to Apply Sea Hawk Tropikote Bottom Paint

Sea Hawk Tropikote 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 water. Tropikote 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:  320 Sq Ft

Application Method: Bursh, Rolling, Airless Sprayer

Maximum Roller Thickness: 3/8” Nap

Number of Coats: 2

Wet Film Thickness: 5.0 mils

Dry Film Thickness: 2.2 mils

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

Thinner: Sea Hawk 2033 Paint Thinner (10% maximum)

Drying Times

Substrate Temp.

Touch Dry

Min

Max

Minimum Launch

73°F

2 hours

1 hour

N/A

12 hours

95°F

1 hour

1 hour

N/A

12 hours

Surface Preparation and Application

Previously Painted Surfaces

Known Compatibility of existing antifoulant

Power wash to remove any loose paint or other contaminants.

Scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper, remove all residue and let dry.

Apply minimum 2 coats of Tropikote. Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

Unknown Compatibility of existing antifoulant

Power wash to remove any loose paint or other contaminants.

Scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper, remove all residue and let dry.

Apply 1 coat of 1277 Barrier coat primer or 1283 Island Primer

Apply minimum of two coats of Tropikote. Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

Poor condition of existing antifoulant

If previous coating is cracking, peeling, or flaking strip the antifoulant with stripper, sanding, or commercial blasting.

Once stripped refer to the Bare Fiberglass Application Guidelines.

Bare Fiberglass

To prepare the surface it is important to remove all contaminants first. Scrub the surface with detergent soap and a stiff brush. Using either S-80 Wax N’ Grease Killer or S-90 De-Wax Etch & Cleaner scrub the surface and rinse thoroughly.

Sand to a uniform dull looking surface with 80-100 grit sandpaper and rewash with S-80 Wax and Grease Killer or S-90 De-Watch Etch & Cleaner

Once cleaned and sanded, seal the surface with 2-3 coats of Tuff Stuff. Apply the second coat once the first has a tacky feel.

Apply minimum of two coats of Tropikote. Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum

Sanding Method:

Sand to a uniform dull looking surface with 80-100 grit sandpaper and rewash with S-80 Wax and Grease Killer or S-90 De-Watch Etch & Cleaner

Apply minimum of two coats of Tropikote. Allow 3-6 hours between coats and a minimum overnight dry.

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