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With its special low VOC formula Fiberglass Surface Prep does this extremely effectively. Interlux Interprotect Epoxy Barrier Coat Kit - Gray.
2000E may be used above and below the waterline as a universal primer for all surfaces.
Interlux barrier coat bottom paint. This remarkable two-part epoxy coating protects fiberglass hulls from water absorption. Its formulated with Microplates that creates an overlapping water barrier. Its also great for repairing gelcoat that has been damaged by osmotic blistering.
The first barrier coat paint makes the imperfections easier to find. I like lightning smooth sailboat racing days of yore. Deblush again if you do the final spooge touch up.
After the final coat of barrier coat paint I use either gray or white I put on black Micron 66. Its a hard paint. Use a worn brush for the final coat this will ensure less brush marks.
Painting is best achieved on warm dry mornings cold weather retards drying and damp will spoil the gloss. Never apply direct from the can as this will introduce contamination. Always pour the amount of paint that you expect to use into a separate container.
I paint my boat myself DIY Im a professional and have a license to use professional boat paint products. This option is for shipyards distributors retailers and applicators. Shop read reviews or ask questions about INTERLUX InterProtect 2000E Barrier Coat System at the official West Marine online store.
Since 1968 West Marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable Associates happy to assist. Shop with confidence - get free shipping to home or stores price match guarantee. Interluxs Micro-Plate formula creates an effective barrier against water permeation.
2000E may be used above and below the waterline as a universal primer for all surfaces. It is also an excellent primer for all metals and can be used as part of a no sand. Barrier Coat and Bottom Paint.
Hey guys - its been a while. I miss you all. Have a neighbor with a blasting business who kept giving me a hard time about the bottom of Rock Bottom.
I finally caved and let him clean it up. Here is a before and after. The paint applied will be thinner and so more coats may be required.
The roller is used to apply paint to the surface and the pad or brush is used to create a smooth surface by tipping off. This works particularly well when two painters work side by side. Interlux Interprotect Epoxy Barrier Coat Kit - Gray.
Interprotect 2000E is a unique two part epoxy coating that protects new and used fiberglass hulls by preventing water absorption. The formula contains microplates that form an overlapping barrier to help stop water from percolating through the coating. InterProtect 2000E was designed for easy.
Interlux Barrier Coats Antifouling Paints II. This video covers Interlux Barrier Coats Antifouling Paints II. Funny you say that about 7 years ago I had a very well known yard apply the Interlux barrier coat to a new hull bottom with Micron 66.
When I went to pick it up I was pleased to hear that the Interlux area rep was with him at the time of application showing him the proper way to apply it. Paint coating applied too thickly leading to excessive shrinkage Prevention. Ensure that recommendations and guidelines are followed eg.
On labels technical datasheets. Substrate movement such as on GRP composite boats with thin laminates and on planked timber vessels. Since I have some time I decided to strip 38 years and 9 coats of bottom paint including 2 layers of tie coat and a layer of barrier coat applied over hard bottom paint off the hull right down to the gel coat.
Everyone tells me to barrier coat. Looking at Interproctect 2000e. Once the final coat of InterProtect is on and sufficiently dry the surface is ready for bottom paint no further prep is required.
The Interlux web site has a great deal of information available. Removes contamination to the fiberglass bottom of new boats or unpainted hulls to aid adhesion. Its extremely important to remove contaminants from fiberglass for full adhesion of primers andor antifouling paints.
With its special low VOC formula Fiberglass Surface Prep does this extremely effectively. There are many distributors of. InterProtect 2000E is an excellent Keel to Mast primer ie it can be used above and below the waterline on most substrates.
InterProtect 2000E has a natural structure within the epoxy coating to create a barrier against water permeation called Micro-Plates. Technically the InterProtect Micro-Plates formula provides millions of. My last MarCeeJay charter boat a Phoenix 27 Express used a combination of Interlux InterProtect 3000 as a gray barrier coat to prevent water osmosis in my fiberglass layup below the waterline with two coats of multi-season black Micron self-polishing ablative bottom paint over that.