Hempel Paint Manual UK 2018
Hempel Paint Manual UK 2018
Hempel Paint Manual UK 2018
2018
Contents
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Preparing to paint
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Preparing to paint
• Planning the job
• Temperature and humidity
• Personal protection
• Surface preparation
• Application methods
and tools
• Choosing the right
paint system
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Preparing to paint
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Preparing to paint
Our paints are very tolerant to varying Avoid painting above recommended
conditions. The drying/curing and maximum temperatures, as the faster
re-coating times we give in this guide drying/curing rates reduce the paint’s
are (unless otherwise stated) based on: flowing properties, and this can result
• temperatures of 10oC and 20oC in visible application marks. This can
• relative humidity (RH) of 60 – 65% also happen if you paint in direct
• a well ventilated working area. sunlight, where the surface has a
much higher temperature than the
Temperature surrounding (ambient) temperature.
You may need to adjust these drying/
curing times depending on the Check minimum application
conditions. As a guide: temperature of the paint you are
• double drying/curing times for a using as the paint will not cure below
drop of 10oC it, resulting in poor film formation,
• halve drying/curing times for a poor adhesion between coats and
rise of 10oC unsatisfactory gloss finishes.
• adjust accordingly between these
temperatures. Relative humidity
Ideally, relative humidity should not be
Remember that paint properties above 65%. (You can measure humidity
change with temperature variation. with a hygrometer.)
Key Advice
Do not paint outdoors too
early or too late in the day,
when there’s a risk of
condensation or dew.
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Personal protection
Personal protection
Ensure you wear suitable protective application and health & safety advice.
clothing, including gloves and glasses. Open cans with care. Don’t eat or drink
Read labels carefully and follow all in the vicinity of stored or applied paint.
Eyes
Breathing dust, vapour, fumes, Short term filtering mask
aerosols, oxygen-deficient against dust while sanding.
atmospheres, paint particles. Half facemask for sanding
and painting, can be
disposable or with replaceable
Breathing filter cartridges. Full air feed
facemask for spray painting.
Abrasion, cuts and punctures, Leather gloves, latex gloves,
impact, chemicals, solvents, armlets.
liquid paints, skin infection.
Hands
Dust, dirt, oil and grease, paint Barrier cream: short term
particles. protection.
Cleaning cream: designed
to remove contaminates and
cause least skin damage.
Hands Maintenance cream: to help
restore the skin’s natural
protective layers.
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Personal protection
Hearing
Chemical or paint splash, Overalls, coveralls.
spray from spray guns, impact
or penetration, dust, excessive
wear or entanglement of own
clothing.
Body
Wet, slipping, cuts and Steel toe protection and
punctures, falling objects, anti-slip soles. May be a pre-
chemical and paint splash, requisite on some sites.
abrasion.
Feet
Impact from falling objects, A range of helmets and bump
head bumping, hair caps.
entanglement.
Head
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Surface preparation
• Test a small section to see how long Alternatives to Hempel’s Paint Stripper
the whole job is likely to take. Abrading. Use coarse paper for coat-
• Apply Hempel’s Paint Stripper ings, being careful not to damage the
liberally by brush or roller to a substrate. Wet abrade antifoulings to
dry surface. avoid inhaling toxic dust particles.
• Take caution on plastics (it may
harm some thermoplasts). Hot air guns can remove paints and
• Don’t do too big an area at once. varnishes, but not antifoulings as toxic
• Leave for 15 – 30 minutes until the fumes are released.
paint coat dissolves or lifts. (Antifoul- Don’t damage/burn the substrate!
ings, alkyd paints and varnishes
react quickest, silicone and epoxy Paint scrapers work for varnishes and
take longer.) paints, but not antifoulings.
• We recommend putting aluminium
foil over the treated area to help stop
active solvents evaporating.
• Scrape off old paint; clean with hot
water and Hempel’s Pre-Clean.
• Old or thick coatings may need a
repeat treatment. Wet abrade
Paint scraper
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Surface preparation
Pre-Cleaning Degreasing
Hempel’s Pre-Clean is a high strength Use Hempel’s Degreaser to remove
cleaner and degreaser for pre-cleaning surface contaminants, especially wax
gelcoat and painted surfaces in order or silicone on new gelcoat. Do not
to remove fuel, oil, grease, waxes and use it on single component convention-
silicones. You should use this before al paint systems, as the solvents in
painting, and for deep cleaning. Hempel’s Degreaser can damage the
• Dilute 1 part Hempel’s Pre-Clean coating.
to 20 parts water for general • Work in a well ventilated area using
cleaning, 1:10 for more demanding a clean absorbent, lint free cloth
cleaning jobs. soaked in Hempel’s Degreaser.
• Don’t use on bare or untreated • Using the soaked cloth in a longitu-
wood, as it may absorb the water. dinal motion, clean 1m2 at a time,
changing the cloth surface before
You can also use Hempel’s Pre-Clean the next section – wear solvent
to clean brushes covered in part cured resistant gloves and eye protection
paint. while doing this.
• Wipe excess Hempel’s Degreaser
from the surface using a new
dry cloth.
Key Advice
Check the surface for
grease by sprinkling it with
water. If pearly drops form, the
For general cleaning, surface is still greasy and needs a
see Boatcare section, further treatment with Hempel’s
page 87 – 89. Degreaser. If the water flows out
evenly, no grease is left on
the surface.
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Surface preparation
Abrading
After cleaning the surface you’re going to paint, it must be abraded to the correct
profile. This is usually called “keying” the surface. After keying, it’s essential to
remove any dust before painting.
Size paper to fit block Wrap paper around block Dry abade
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Surface preparation
Wet Abrading
Due to the lubricating action of the Wet abrasive paper is available in
water, there is minimum paper clogging sheets in various grades, and should
and a clean surface can be quickly be used around a cork sanding block to
achieved. ensure an evenly abraded surface.
Antifoulings must always be wet abrad-
ed to avoid inhaling toxic dust particles.
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Surface preparation
Orbital Sander
General purpose sander for most
preparations. Uses standard abrasive
paper, making it an economic choice.
Key Advice
Only use drill machine
attachments and angle grinders for
rough abrading as they can cut in and
leave marks.
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Application methods and tools
Brush Roller
Advantages Advantages
Versatile, low cost and often the most A low cost, versatile tool with similar
suitable way to paint complex objects. advantages to brush application. Roll-
For rough surfaces, a brush works paint ers are particularly good on broad, even
in better than any other method. surfaces, where they’re faster than
brushing and the correct roller head can
Good practice give excellent results.
• Use a good quality brush that’s
as large as possible for the job. Good practice
• Don’t use a new brush for the final • If speed is more important than fin-
coat, as they tend to shed bristles. ish, use a short pile mohair roller.
• For best results, work ‘crisscross’ on • Small diameter felt and closed cell
a manageable area. Brush from side foam rollers are recommended for
to side, then up and down. a better quality finish.
• Continue until the paint is evenly • In all cases use the crisscross tech-
distributed over the area, with your nique to distribute the paint evenly.
final strokes being very light (“laying- • After applying by roller, laying off the
off”) and vertical. (See Paint Pad on paint with a brush or pad will give an
the next page for an alternative way improved finish.
of laying off). • Before using a new felt or mohair
• Paint with the brush at an angle roller, wrap masking tape around the
of 45o to minimise brush marks. roller and then pull it off. This will
• During painting, the paint will start to remove any loose fibres.
cure on the brush. Clean the brush
approximately every 30 minutes
for consistency.
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Application methods and tools
Spatula
Advantages
Different sizes and shapes of spatula
are available for various fillers and
tasks.
Good practice
• If using a two component filler,
mix small amounts at a time.
• Wipe the spatula clean during
and after use.
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Application methods and tools
An important part of choosing the right tool is knowing how thick your paint
needs to be, thus how much area you’ll be able to cover. Paint coat film
thickness is measured in micron. (1 micron = 1/1000 mm).
Wet
Film
Thickness
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Choosing the right paint system
Key Advice
If you buy more than one can
of topcoat or antifouling, it is
recommended that the cans
have the same batch number.
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Painting advice and
specifications
• General painting advice for all
substrates
• Painting glassfibre
• Painting metal
• Painting and varnishing wood
• Painting decks, bilges
and lockers
• Painting keels
• Painting propellers, outdrives and
sterngear
• Mast protection
• Repainting all substrates
General painting advice
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General painting advice
Filling Fairing
To fill, build up a surface to the Once the filled area has cured, sand
required profile or spot fill (minor de- the filled and surrounding area to the
fects), apply chosen filler onto a rough- required fair profile.
ened, clean, primed surface.
When spot filling, use a filling knife or Spot Fairing
spatula. For best results, sand by hand using
abrasive paper on a cork block to the
For large profile filling, use a wide filling required fair profile.
knife or trowel.
Fairing large areas
If there are small cracks in gelcoat, you Large areas can be faired using a
may need to widen the crack to create range of tools. Initial fairing can be
enough space to apply the filler. carried out using a sander with rough
grade discs, followed by a random
Ensure you use the correct amount of orbital or orbital sander with lighter
filler. If you use too much, you’ll need grade discs for a fairer surface. Skill is
more sanding to produce a fair surface. needed when using these tools.
When filling deep holes or large areas, It’s often more successful to use a
apply a number of layers of filler to manual fairing board. Although it’s
eliminate the chance of overfilling or slower, it can easily produce a smooth,
sagging on vertical surfaces. fair surface.
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General painting advice
Antifouling
Most antifoulings are compatible and • Apply an extra coat along the water-
can easily be overcoated, however: line and the leading edges, where
• The surface must be in good condi- water flows strongest.
tion, free from contaminates. • It’s not advisable to thin antifoulings.
• Hard antifoulings leave an exhausted However, in particularly cold condi-
layer of resin at the end of the tions, thinning it by up to 10% will
season. Wet abrade surface before help with application.
applying new anti-fouling. • Never dry sand old antifouling,
• You can overcoat Teflon antifouling, as the dust is toxic.
if it’s in good condition and has been
washed. Do not abrade before apply-
ing new antifouling.
• A traditional/soft antifouling should
be sealed with Hempel’s Underwater Key Advice
Primer before applying an erodible or
hard antifouling on top of it. If you’re changing your
• Keep the antifouling product indoors antifouling, check the
before painting as it’s easier to instructions for applying the
apply if it has been stored at new product onto your existing
“room” temperature. product. If in doubt, apply
• Always give antifoulings a good stir Hempel’s Underwater
with a bladed instrument before Primer.
applying, as they contain heavy pig-
ments which can settle.
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Repainting all substrates
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Repainting all substrates
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Painting substrates – Glassfibre
Glassfibre
Glassfibre, or GRP (glass reinforced plastic), is a polyester resin strengthened
by glass fibres, making a high strength, low weight material which requires little
maintenance.
Key Advice
Old gelcoat will probabily
still bear residues of wax
and mould-release agents
and it will be necessary to
carry out a degreasing
procedure.
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Painting substrates – Glassfibre
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Painting substrates – Glassfibre
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Painting substrates – Metal
Metal
Steel and aluminium are widely used in boat construction due to their
strength, ease of fabrication and water tightness.
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Painting substrates – Metal
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Painting substrates – Metal
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Varnishing wood
Varnishing wood
Wood is a naturally occurring organic material that can suffer from
several problems in the marine environment.
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Varnishing wood
Cedar
Pinkish brown hardwood of Key Advice
medium density. Make sure you wear a
Uses: Hull planking. protection mask when
sanding as dust is an
Larch irritant.
Pale reddish brown softwood that
bends well and will take impact.
Uses: Hull planking.
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Varnishing wood
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Varnishing wood
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Varnishing wood
Wood – varnish
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Wood Impreg 2 – 4 16 – none 8 – none 3–6 – – No 1
wet – wet depends on wood
When coating up a new wood system, Hempel’s Wood Impreg should always
be used.
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Varnishing wood
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Varnishing wood
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Decks, bilges and lockers
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Decks, bilges and lockers
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Decks, bilges and lockers
Keels
Keels are made from steel, cast iron, lead or occasionally a combination of a cast
iron fin with a lead ballast.
Preparation for Lead Keel Preparation for Cast Iron and Steel Keel
High pressure fresh water hose and Shot blast or abrade to bright metal.
allow to dry. Abrade with 40 – 60 grade Remove dust and grit by brushing, vac-
abrasive paper. Remove dust with a uuming or using dry compressed air.
soft brush and follow chosen specifica- Follow chosen specification below.
tion below.
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Propellers, outdrives and sterngear
Preparation
Thoroughly clean with Hempel’s Key Advice
Pre-Clean and freshwater. Abrade
with 80 – 120 grade paper. Wash with Take care never to
freshwater and allow to dry, before overcoat the anodes, as
applying relevant specification (see this adversely affects
below). performance.
Repainting
Due to the excessive wear and tear in
this area, repainting usually involves
a complete strip back followed by full
painting specification.
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Propellers, outdrives and sterngear
Propellers
By brush
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Light Primer
8 hrs – 4 hrs –
thinned max. 1 8.2 140 60 No 5
60 days 30 days
20%
8 hrs – 4 hrs –
Light Primer 1** 8.2 120 60 No 5
60 days 30 days
Siilic One 6 hrs – 4 hrs –
1 9.6 110 70
Tiecoat 72 hrs 72 hrs
16 hrs – 8 hrs –
Silic One 1 6 150 105
48 hrs 48 hrs
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Propellers, outdrives and sterngear
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Mast Protection
Mast Protection
Cleaning and protecting unpainted aluminium masts, spars and rigging.
Hempel’s Alu-Protect
A silicone free oil which cleans and
leaves a long lasting protective layer.
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Osmosis
• What is osmosis and how is
it caused?
• Protection
• Treatment
• Using Hempel’s High Protect
What is osmosis
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Osmosis protection
Osmosis protection
When to use an osmosis protection.
New boats Used boats
The best initial defence against Before applying a protective epoxy
osmosis is the correct methods and coating to older boats the condition of
materials used during build. The higher both the laminate and gelcoat need to
the standard of the GRP laminate at be assessed. If in doubt, seek profes-
construction, the greater the defence sional advice. If the hull condition is
against osmosis. The addition of suitable, Osmosis Protection can be
Hempel’s High Protect will give the carried out using Hempel’s High
ultimate protection to a new hull. Protect, if the condition is not good
enough Treatment is recommended.
Key Advice
Correct surface
preparation is vital for a
long-lasting protective
finish. Time spent at this
stage is well invested.
Gelcoat Peeling
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Osmosis protection
Protection
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
18 hrs – 8 hrs –
Light Primer 1 8.2 120 60 No 5
11 days 5 days
Epoxy filler 16 hrs – 8 hrs – do not
– – – –
(if needed) 48 hrs 24 hrs thin
do not
High Protect 2 18h – 11d 8h – 5d 6.6 150 150
thin
Tiecoat option 1
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Light Primer
18 hrs – 8 hrs –
thinned 5% onto 1 8.2 125 60 No 5
11 days 5 days
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Light 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
Tiecoat option 2
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Underwater
18 hrs – 8 hrs –
Primer onto 1 7.8 125 50 No 1
27 hrs 12 hrs
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Underwater 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
Key Advice
Tiecoat option with Light
Primer is recommended
only when maximum recoat
interval of High Protect
has exceeded.
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Osmosis protection
Osmosis treatment
When to use an osmosis treatment.
If the laminate and/or gelcoat is poor to dry out to the recommended levels,
and there are indications of osmosis, before coating the bare laminate with
a full Osmosis Treatment may be Hempel’s High Protect, replacing the
required. Full treatment involves the gelcoat to give the hull a moisture re-
removal of the gelcoat which, under the sistant coating.
correct conditions, will allow the hull
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Osmosis treatment
Treatment
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Epoxy filler 16 hrs – 8 hrs – do not
– – – –
(if needed) 48 hrs 24 hrs thin
18 hrs – 8 hrs – do not
High Protect 3 6.6 150 150
11 days 5 days thin
Tiecoat option 1
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Light Primer
18 hrs – 8 hrs –
thinned 5% onto 1 8.2 125 60 No 5
11 days 5days
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Light 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
Tiecoat option 2
Hempel’s No of Recoating interval Covers Thickness Thin-
coats (m²/ltr) per coat ner
10°C 20°C wft dft
Underwater
18 hrs – 8 hrs –
Primer onto 1 7.8 125 50 No 1
27 hrs 12 hrs
High Protect
Antifouling
onto Underwater 2 Please refer to label No 3
Primer
For best results overcoat Hempel’s Light Primer with Hempel’s Underwater
Primer when the surface is almost dry but has a slight tacky feel.
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Using Hempel’s High Protect
Hempel’s High Protect has a minimum Pour curing agent into base
application temperature of 10oC, if pos-
sible keep the job at a steady tempera-
ture with low humidity, best achieved
under cover.
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Using Hempel’s High Protect
Apply Hempel’s High Protect with roller Lay off Hempel’s High Protect in opposite
direction with brush
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Our products
• Primers and undercoats
• Fillers
• Antifoulings and bottom coats
• EcoPower
• Fouling Release System
• Topcoats
• Varnishes
• Teak treatment
• Thinners
• Boatcare
Primers and undercoats
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Primers and undercoats
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Primers and undercoats
Hempel’s Sealer
750ml
Is a two-component epoxy-polyamide with low viscosity
and good penetration ability. For saturation of glass fibre
laminate, when gel coat has been removed (repair of
osmosis damage). For priming of ferro-cement boats and
boats of wood that can absorb the sealer.
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Primers and undercoats
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Primers and undercoats
Below waterline
Primers Underwater Antifouling Light Light Primer High Protect
Primer Primer Primer Spray
Glassfibre ● ● ● ● ●
Substrate
Steel ● ● ● ●
Aluminium ● ● ● ●
Wood ● ● ● ●
Components: 1 1 2 2 2
Subsequent Antifouling White Antifouling Antifouling Underwater
coats: Antifouling Primer, Light
Primer
* Antifouling can be applied onto Hempel’s Light Primer providing the final coat
of Hempel’s Light Primer is tacky. If the Hempel’s Light Primer dries, then a
coat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer will need to be applied as a tiecoat.
Above waterline
Primers Primer Undercoat Light Primer
Glassfibre ● ●
Substrate
Steel ● ●
Aluminium ●
Wood ●
Components: 1 2
Subsequent coats: Brilliant Gloss, Polygloss
Multicoat,
Non-Slip Deck Coating
When overcoating with 1K products the primer must be completely dry and then
must be abraded prior to application.
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Fillers
Fillers
Filling and fairing will streamline the surface of your boat, improving hull
performance through the water, and giving clean, smooth lines on the topsides.
If the substrate is damaged, you’ll need structural filling and fairing.
Hempel’s Profair
A light weight two component epoxy filler, with good 1l
adhesion and water resistance, and when fully
cured easy to sand. Can be applied in coats up to
25mm without sagging. Especially suited for de-
tailed faring where structural strength and flexibility
is required. Suitable on glass fibre, hardwood, steel
and other rigid materials. For use above and below
the waterline.
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Fillers
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
6m 7.5m 8.5m 10m 11.5m 13m 14.5m 16m 18m 20m 23m
LOA 20ft 25ft 28ft 33ft 38ft 43ft 48ft 53ft 60ft 66ft 76ft
750ml 2 2 4 2 0 2 3 1 2 1 1
2.5l 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 5
750ml 3 4 2 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 2
2.5l 0 0 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
Hempel’s Broads
Medium strength antifouling specifically designed to 750ml
reduce paint build up and give a good performance on
fresh, salt and brackish waters. It is suitable for all sub-
2.5ltr
strates except aluminium.
The maximum launch time is one month.
Hempel’s Aluxtra
Hempel’s Aluxtra 71260 is a high performance, self- 750ml
polishing antifouling providing excellent protection all
season. Specially suited for aluminium boats. Bright,
2.5ltr
clean colour make it a good choice for all below waterline
areas including sterngear and propellers.
As an antifouling for boats of glass fibre, wood, plywood,
steel and aluminium.
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
Fast going motor Hard • solid & durable through Hard Racing
& sailing boats, whole season
(*suitable for Hard Racing
• more resistant to White
boats on drying polishing and scrathing
berths/moorings
• needs to be abraded
and dry stack
boat storage) after the season
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Antifoulings and bottom coats
Recoating
Old
New antifouling
antifouling
Ocean Cruising
Tiger Per- Per- Hard Ecopower
Hempel’s Extra former former Racing Broads Aluxtra Cruise
Aluxtra C C C C C C C
Ocean
C C C C C C C
Performer
Cruising
C C C C C C C
Performer
Hard Racing A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C
Tiger Xtra A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C
Broads A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C
Classic A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C A/C
Unknown
A/C/P A/C/P A/C/P A/C/P A/C/P A/C/P A/C/P
antifouling
Antifouling in
R R R R R R R
bad condition
Clean
Wash thoroughly with a brush or sponge using fresh water.
C
All weed, barnacles and slime must be removed.
Allow to dry before you apply Antifouling.
Remove old AF
Remove old paint completely using Paint Stripper or / and abrading.
R
Wash thoroughly with Hempel PreClean and rinse with fresh water.
Allow to dry before you apply Primer / Antifouling.
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EcoPower
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EcoPower
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Fouling Release System
Unique, non-reactive polymers form a hydrogel Fouling organisms perceive the hull as a liquid and
layer between the substrate and water. are consequently unable to attach to the hull.
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Fouling Release System
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Fouling Release System
New boats
Case 3 – Untreated new surface
with epoxy 1. Light Primer 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One
Case 4 – Untreated new surface
without epoxy Surface preparation
Remove old antifouling down to existing
General Application Advice two component primer. Abrade, clean
• Please read and follow carefully all and dry the surface.
the instructions before painting.
• Remember to check the shelf life Application
before use. Apply layers of the system as indicated
• Painting should be avoided if there is below. In case the recoating interval is
a risk of rain! exceeded, a new coat of Light Primer
• The paint is sensitive to humidity, or Silic One tiecoat must be applied
therefore only open the tin just accordingly.
before use.
• The paint in this system can be used Products Layers
up to 1 hour after opening the tin. A Light 1 layer
tin that has been opened cannot be Primer
stored for later use.
Silic One 1 layer
• It is strongly advised to apply the Tiecoat*
minimum recommended film thick- 20°C: min 2h, max 4h
10°C: min 4h, max 8h
ness for best performance!
• For the initial application of Silic Silic One 1 layer
One 77450, two coats are required, 20°C: min 8h, max 48h
but for subsequent seasons one 10°C: min 16h, max 48h
coat will be sufficient.
Silic One 1 layer
• Pour the paint into a paint tray and
replace lid during application. 10°C & 20°C: min 16h
• The boat can be launched 24h after
last coat has been applied. Maxi- System
mum launch time is 1 month. 1 × Silic One 100 micron wet
1 × Silic One 100 micron wet
Tools 1 × Silic One Tiecoat min 100 micron wet
Short haired or felt roller 1 × Light Primer (thinned 5%) 120 micron wet
is ideal for the application * The Silic One Tiecoat must be applied to full
of Silic One system. coverage to ensure adhesion.
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Fouling Release System
Surface preparation
Identify the condition of current anti-
fouling you have on your boat by using
a metal scraper to determine whether
the aged antifouling adheres sufficient-
ly. In case of bad adhesion, remove all
loose/brittle layers. Abrade with wet
abrasive paper. Rinse carefully with
freshwater and allow the surface to dry.
Application
Mix the two components of Silic Seal
thoroughly to an even consistency. Be
aware that the product has a very low vis-
cosity and any runs and sags should be
brushed out immediately. Thinning is NOT
recommended. Pot life at 20°C: 8 hours
Minimum application temperature is 5°C.
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Fouling Release System
New Boats
Case 3 – New boat or bare boat with epoxy Case 4 – New boat without epoxy
1. Light Primer 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One 1. Light Primer 2. Silic One Tiecoat 3. Silic One
Application Application
Apply layers of the system as indicated Apply layers of the system as indicated
below. In case the recoating interval is below. In case the recoating interval is
exceeded, a new coat of Light Primer exceeded, a new coat of Light Primer
or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied
accordingly. accordingly.
System System
1 × Silic One 100 micron wet 1 × Silic One 100 micron wet
1 × Silic One 100 micron wet 1 × Silic One 100 micron wet
1 × Silic One Tiecoat min 100 micron wet 1 × Silic One Tiecoat min 100 micron wet
1 × Light Primer (thinned 5%) 120 micron wet 1 × Light Primer 300 micron dry
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Cleaning Maintenance
High speed motor boats (min 20 knots) Maintenance of Silic One is easy and
Silic One is self-cleaning on high speed simple. Maintenance cost is lower com-
motor boats. pared to traditional antifouling. In order
to maintain the system, a new layer of
Slow speed boats – sailboats topcoat should be applied every year.
The coating can be cleaned as fre-
quently as desired/required, thus main- If the boat has been on land for a
taining a perfectly clean surface with period of more than 1 month, wash
extremely low friction. the boat with soap (Hempel’s Boat
Silic One is easy to clean. You can use Shampoo) and then apply one new
one of two below options: coat of Silic One prior to launch. If the
boat stays in the water all year, a new
Option 1 coat every year may not be necessary,
Use a high pressure, fresh water wash but more frequent cleaning may be re-
to clean the surface. quired.
Option 2
Use a dense sponge or a cloth and
then rinse with a hose. Be careful not
to scratch the surface while cleaning.
Important
Do not use a hard brush, bristles or
similar.
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Repair of damages
The most important is to distinguish if the damaged area is above or below 5 × 5 cm.
Solution Solution
1. 1.
Put 1 layer of Carefully remove
Silic One 77450 all loose coating.
(topcoat) onto the
damaged area.
Re-paint entire
underwater boat
surface. 2.
Clean the dam-
aged area with
Hempel’s Boat
shampoo.
3.
Rinse with clean
water and let dry.
4.
Put on the clean and
dry damaged area 1
layer of yellow Silic One
tiecoat on a slightly
larger area than the
damaged area.
5.
Put 1 layer of Silic
One 77450 (topcoat)
on the damaged area
slightly larger than
the area with Silic
One Tiecoat. Re-paint
entire underwater
boat surface.
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3. 7.
Rinse with clean Apply 1 layer of Silic
water and let dry. One Tiecoat 27450
(yellow coat) on a
slightly larger area
than the applied
primer area.
4. 8.
Sand the dam- Apply 1 layer of
aged area with Silic One 77450
the sand paper (topcoat) on a
and remove any slightly larger
remaining dust surface than the
with a cloth. applied area of
Silic One Tiecoat.
Re-paint entire
* In case heavy damage above 5×5 underwater boat
cm apply 5 layers of Light Primer. surface.
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FAQ
Will I save fuel with Silic One? Silic One is soft. Does it encounter a
Yes, due to easy cleaning of the surface, lot of mechanical damage?
coating can be free from fouling and the When scratching with a nail, the Silic
hull will have less friction in the water. One may feel mechanically weak, but
when the force is applied on a larger
Can I go faster with Silic One? area, for instance with a fender, the sili-
Yes, the reduced friction of a clean cone has a good abrasive resistance.
coating will increase speed. This is primarily because the coating is
Can Silic One be applied at low tem- soft and absorbs the energy.
peratures? What do I do if my Silic One gets a
Silic One can be applied down to 10°C. scratch?
How sensitive is Silic One to moisture? It is easy to repair; simply re-build the
Silic One requires a dry surface prior to paint system in the damaged area.
application. Do not apply Silic One tie- Will it be a problem if the applied
coat or Silic One when rain is expected surface is not completely smooth?
or on a wet substrate. No, you will have the same perfor-
How soon can I launch the boat after mance even though the paint surface is
applying Silic One? not complete smooth.
The boat can be launched from 24 Can Silic One for propeller be applied
hours to maximum 1 month after apply- on all types of propeller materials?
ing Silic One. Silic One for propeller can be applied
Can Silic One be applied on top of old on all types of metals and alloys. Epoxy
antifouling? and fiberglass based composits is also
Yes! With Silic seal you can apply on possible. Remember to use primer
top of antifouling in good condition before applying the Silic One System.
(good condition means = if you would How carefully should the pretreatment
normally apply another layer of antifoul- of the propeller be done?
ing – it is OK to apply Silic One system You should do a proper cleaning and pre-
with Silic Seal primer as well). treatment (see application instruction).
Is it possible to overcoat Silic One with You should not paint on grease and oil.
traditional antifouling? How do I know if I get enough paint
Silic One will have to be removed if you on the propeller?
want to convert to traditional antifoul- You should apply as much paint as pos-
ing. Only fouling release coatings will sible, but without sagging.
stick to Silic One.
Can I polish the propeller during the
At what speed will the self cleaning season?
take effect? No you should not polish the propeller
At faster speeds the self cleaning will be during the season, but you can clean it
most effective. Even at lower speed self with a soft sponge.
cleaning is possible with constant use.
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Topcoats
Topcoats
Paint will enhance the appearance of any surface and offer protection against
the elements. (Please see ‘Choosing the right paint system’ on page 16).
10 hrs – Thinner No 3
20°C 4 hrs
3 days (spray)
Hempel’s Polygloss
750ml
Is a high gloss two-component polyurethane enamel
especially suited for application with brush. Has an excel-
lent gloss and colour retention and is highly durable and
protects against abrasion and degradation.
8 hrs – Thinner No 6
20°C 6 hrs
3 days (spray)
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Topcoats
Hempel’s Multicoat
750ml
A single component semi-gloss topcoat and primer.
Ideal for all areas above the waterline requiring a semi-
gloss durable topcoat. Can be applied directly to most
2.5ltr
surfaces. Provides excellent durability with good resist-
ance to water and oil. Can also be used as a complete
coating system on new or bare wood: 1st coat thinned
20%, 2nd coat thinned 5–10%, further coats undiluted.
Add Anti-Slip granules for a non-slip finish.
8 hrs – Thinner No 3
20°C 3 hrs
3 days (spray)
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Varnishes
8 hrs – Thinner No 3
20°C 3 hrs
3 days (spray)
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Varnishes
Varnishes
Varnish will protect wood against the elements. And – where the wood is of
good quality – enhance the natural beauty of the surface.
16 hrs – Thinner No 6
20°C 8 hrs
5 days (spray)
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Teak treatment
Teak treatment
Overtime teak’s natural golden brown colour will gradually change to a silver-
grey shade, then dull down to a dark grey/greenish colour. Using Teak treatment
products will refresh the look of the wood by cleaning, restoring the colour and
protecting and maintaining the teak.
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Thinners
Thinners
It’s important you only use the Thinners recommended for each application.
Not doing so, or substituting other proprietary products, will result in an
unsatisfactory finish.
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Boatcare
Boatcare
Clean
A boat will need maintaining during the season to ensure it keeps its good
appearance and sailing capabilities and the coating system is maintained.
How much maintenance and care is needed will depend on the environment
in which the boat is sailed.
Hempel’s Pre-Clean
High strength cleaner and degreaser for pre-cleaning gelcoat
1 ltr
and painted surfaces to remove fuel, oil, grease, wax and sili-
cone. Use prior to painting and for deep cleaning. It can also be
used for cleaning bilges. Dilute 1 part Hempel’s Pre-Clean to
20 parts water for general cleaning, 1:10 for more demanding
cleaning. Use to clean brushes covered in part cured paint. Do
not use on bare or untreated wood which may absorb the water.
Minimum application temperature: 5°C
Renew
Hempel’s Rubbing Liquid
Fine abrasive rubbing compound to remove oxidisation and
500 ml
light scratch marks from most surfaces, including aluminium.
Restores and renews the gloss and colour to gelcoat and
painted surfaces.
Apply with a soft cloth, rub by hand or with a polishing ma-
chine, wipe away any residue with a clean cloth.
Protect
Hempel’s Alu-Protect
Silicone free oil for cleaning and protecting aluminium masts and
500 ml
booms, steel and stainless steel rigging and fittings. Penetrates
into wire ropes and under fittings, ensuring long term protection.
Before sealing the surface with Hempel’s Alu-Protect, clean with
Hempel’s Pre-Clean, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. If
there is heavy oxidation on the surface, use Hempel’s Rubbing
Liquid, then wipe surface clean and apply Hempel’s Alu-Protect
with a soft cloth, leaving a fine protective film. Do not apply in
strong sunlight and on hot surfaces.
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Calculating areas to be overcoated
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Health and Safety
Corrosive
May destroy living tissue on contact.
Harmful
May cause damage to health.
Irritant
May cause inflammation to skin or other mucous
membranes.
Highly flammable
May catch fire in contact with air, only needs brief
contact with ignition source, has very low flash point
or evolves highly flammable gases in contact with
water.
Extremely flammable
Has an extremely low flash point and boiling point,
and gases that catch fire in contact with air.
Chronic health hazard
Respiratory sensitizers (can cause e.g. asthma)
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
The most common causes of failures: poor surface preparation and cleaning;
too smooth surface; moist surface; wood with high moisture content; insufficient
priming; missed coating intervals.
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Troubleshooting
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Technical terms
Technical terms
Alkyd Cure
Synthetic binder soluble in white spirit. The conversion of paint from a liquid
to a solid.
Ambient temperature
Room temperature, or temperature Density
of surroundings. Ratio of weight to volume.
Amine Sweat Drying
A layer of amine carbonate that can The process by which a film passes
form on the surface of an epoxy after from liquid to a solid state.
application, usually caused by high
humidity. Must be removed prior to Hempel’s Epoxy
over-coating. Synthetic resin containing epoxy
groups.
Antifouling
Paint formulated to discourage marine Fairing
organisms from settling on the hull To produce a smooth outline,
surface. improve appearance and reduce drag.
Biocide Flow
Active ingredient added to a coating Property of a coating material that
to repel/discourage unwanted organ- enables levelling.
isms responsible for microbiological Gelcoat
degradation. Outermost pigmented polyester layer
Burnish on fibreglass structures.
The act of rubbing a paint film to pro- Gloss
duce a smooth polished finish. Optical property of a surface, char-
Compatibility acterised by its ability to reflect light
Ability of two or more materials to be specularly.
mixed together without causing unde- Key
sirable effects. Quality of the surface or previous
Corrosion coating which assists adhesion of a
Process of deterioration by chemical, subsequent coat, ie a rough or abraded
electrochemical or microbiological reac- surface provides a mechanical grip for
tions resulting from exposure to the the applied film.
environment.
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Technical terms
Sag/Sagging Viscosity
The downward flow of paint as a result A product’s thickness or ability to
of being applied too thickly. resist flow.
Solvent Water-borne
A liquid used to dissolve or disperse A paint that uses water as a solvent
paint and other oils. or thinner.
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