Category Archives: Bottom Paint

Do I Need a Reducer For Bottom Paint?

Posted on February 14, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Reducers help the paint to dry faster or slower, depending upon the reducer you use. There is a warm weather reducer that makes it dry slower, and a cool weather reducer that make it dry faster. Generally speaking, reducers should … Continue reading →

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How to Apply Bottom Paint Over Existing Bottom Paint

Posted on February 14, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Bottom Painting is not very technical, but you must have a clean surface to insure good adhesion. Refer to the Sea Hawk Compatibility Chart to determine if your existing coating is compatible with Sea Hawk antifoulant paint choice.To insure that your bottom … Continue reading →

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How To Apply Bottom Paint To Bare Fiberglass

Posted on February 14, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

The following steps should be taken to insure good adhesion of bottom paint to a fiberglass or gelcoated hull. Preparation Clean Surface: When painting a bare fiberglass / gel coat hull for the first time, it is extremely important that all contaminants such … Continue reading →

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If the boat is taken down to gelcoat, is primer needed when applying bottom paint?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Primer for bottom paint is not necessary. However, if you use Tuff Stuff marine epoxy primer on the bare fiberglass, it will provide protection against blisters and any moisture. It will also improve adhesion to the hull. Tuff stuff marine epoxy … Continue reading →

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Application of Marine Epoxy Primer to a Boat

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Marine Epoxy systems on the bottom of bare fiberglass is the best way to protect your boat against blisters. It also provides added adhesion of the bottom paint to the hull. Here are the steps that you need to take … Continue reading →

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What is the best bottom paint for an aluminum outdrive?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by BottomPaintStore

Outdrives are difficult to keep free of growth. The main reason for this is that traditional copper-based bottom paints cannot be used on an aluminum outdrive. Doing so will result in serious corrosion from the aluminum reacting to the copper … Continue reading →

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