Paints & Coatings

Bottom anti-fouling paint

TS-700 Old Sailor Bottom Paint

$148.76

A premium anti-fouling *sloughing type bottom paint with cuprous oxide that provides excellent protection against marine growth on all types of surfaces. *Sloughing means it is a work saver. As the craft moves through the water the coating actually peels off on a microscopic level caused by friction of water moving past the film. This way when it comes time to recoat the surface is smooth and you do not have to scrape the bottom before repainting! Extremely effective in preventing the accumulation and growth of barnacles, marine worms and other fouling organisms. Extraordinarily effective because it is approximately 80% solid materials. Intended for use on wood, fiberglass, metal, and previously painted ship bottoms. Recommended for displacement type hulls with speed of less than 15 knots. NOTE: EPA Establishment 39721-WA-01 EPA registration #: 44428-3. Complies with State of California safety regulations # 1106.

Stats: Available only in tile red. Covers 350-400 square feet per gallon. Dry to the touch in one hour, tack free in 8 hours, recoat in 24 hours. Available in 1 gallon, two gallon and 5 gallon containers.

Recommended preparation: For best results remove old paint, loose scale, grease, oil and contaminates. Sand, grind, bead blast or power-wash prior to the application of any cleaner or primer. Steel: TS 5679 Phos-Pro Rust Converting Cleaner, TS 695 Etching Cleaner.

Recommended primers: Concrete & masonry-TS 6390 Ever-Last Epoxy Primer or TS 664 Etching Primer. Wood-TS 664 Etching Primer. Fiberglass, aluminum and composite materials-TS 117 Pre-Wash Primer in combination with TS 664 Etching Primer. Steel & iron: TS 117 Pre-Wash Primer in combination with TS 664 Etching Primer or TS 900 Fabrication Primer.