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Bottom Paint Cross Reference Guide

Posted on February 22, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Sea Hawk Paints can be applied over competitive brands Interlux and Pettit by simply sanding the existing bottom paint with 80 grit sandpaper and then applying the Sea Hawk bottom paint of choice. In addition, Sea Hawk gives a full … Continue reading →

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Can you use a Marine Descaler on an aluminum outboard engine?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

We recommend a Hammerhead Marine Descaler Flush every 100 hours, or twice a year for any engine running in warm, calcium rich waters.  This is a revolutionary change to outboard marine engine maintenance which has come about through Bright Bay’s … Continue reading →

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Can you use water-based bottom paint over a marine epoxy primer?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Putting a water-based bottom paint  (WBP) over a solvent based primer can be done with some modified application procedures. You do NOT want to make the window, or hot coat the water based paint over the solvent based primer such … Continue reading →

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Awlgrip Paint, the Best Topside Boat Paint

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Awlgrip Topcoat is a polyester based high gloss polyurethane topcoat giving long lasting gloss and color retention. It is considered the among the best Topside Paints in the marine industry. AwlGrip Topcoat  may be applied by brush/roller or spray. For … Continue reading →

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How do I know if my boat has gelcoat on it or paint?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by BottomPaintStore

Fiberglass is what is used as the base of the boat. These are the strands underneath the gelcoat that you typically do not see. (unless there is a gouge!) Need a repair? If it is just a gouge and not … Continue reading →

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What is the Best Bottom Paint Money Can Buy?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

For fiberglass boats, the best bottom paint is Biocop TF with Bioboost which is a bottom paint additive for extra algae protection. This provides you the absolute maximum protection against hard and soft growth on the bottom of your boat. … Continue reading →

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