Antifouling selfpolishing

The self-polishing antifouling paint is a product recommended primarily for protecting the hulls of fiberglass sailboats.

It is the most popular product from the Sea-Line brand for protecting the hull from fouling. For over 10 years, it has been a bestseller both in Poland and in many European countries.

Color	Capacity	Code
grey	750 ml	300005599
grey	2,5 l	300005477
dark blue	750 ml	300005602
dark blue	2,5 l	300005479
red	750 ml	300005600
red	2,5 l	300005481
black	750 ml	300005598
black	2,5 l	300005480

Antifouling selfpolishing

Technical informations

Color

Exposure of a freshly applied antifouling paint to moist air can lead to color change. The discoloration is only superficial and does not affect the effectiveness of the antifouling paint. Due to the content of copper oxide, a small color difference between the parts of the antifouling paint is acceptable.

Application method

Manually:

brush
roller

Spray:

airless spray

Product description "Antifouling selfpolishing"

Suitable for salty and regular water.
Suitable for sailing and motor boats traveling with a maximum speed 40 knots.
For use on steel, wood and laminate hulls.
Do not use aluminum.
Easy to apply.
Fast drying time.
Thinning is not recommended because it reduces the effectiveness of the paint.
Paint is composed of copper oxide and resins. It does not contain tin compounds.
As a primer coat, use Sea-Line® epoxy primer – for example: Sea-Line® Antisorrosiv protection 4:1, Lightprimer 5:1, Universal primer 1K.

Antifouling selfpolishing - instructional video

Type	GRP laminates, wood, Steel
Place	Below waterline
Function	Antifouling paint discourages the growth of barnacles, weed, and other water life on the submersed hull of the boat.
Application	brush, roll, spray gun
Thinning *	No
Theoretical coverage For 1l	8-9 m2 for 115 μmWFT/ 50 μm DFT
Coats number	1 – 3
Time between layers	Min 5 h – max 7 days
Dry to launch:	Min 12 h

Thinning notice:

In the case of high temperatures and the need to thin the antifouling paint, a maximum dilution of 0-5% (by volume) is recommended.
Dilution and the application method directly affect the thickness of the antifouling paint layer.

Special attention should be paid to obtaining a specific coating thickness (100 μm DTF), which ensures the effective operation of the antifouling paint.

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Our FAQ answers to frequently asked questions

Possible causes

Inaccurate surface cleaning before paint application,
Incorrect painting tools preparation (brush and roll),
Performing work in a place exposed to constant contact with dust.

How to prevent

Careful surface preparation (grinding, clearing, degreasing),
Careful painting tools preparation before use,
Maintain clean work environment

How to remove

Grind, clean and paint again.

Possible causes

Wrong viscosity and spraying technique,
Failure to maintain proper evaporation time and thickness of layers,
Incorrect spraying pressure,
Too low temperature of varnish, surface or space ,
Wrong thinner or hardener.

How to prevent

Apply the right type of application method indicated by manufacturer,
Use working spray guns,
Both the object and material must have room temperature of 20ﹾC,
Apply correct proportion of base and hardener.

How to remove

Grinding and polishing,
Grinding and painting,

Yes, you can paint the bottom of the boat with polyurethane paint due to its high mechanical strength. We recommend this solution when the boat is not launched for a long time and is not exposed to fouling.