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
Black	750 ml / 2,5 l	300005598 / 300005480
Grey	750 ml / 2,5 l	300005599 / 300005477
Red	750 ml / 2,5 l	300005600 / 300005481
Dark Blue	750 ml / 2,5 l	300005602 / 300005479

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.

Also check

Hard Antifouling
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Hard Antifouling
Antifouling ALU PLUS
It is designed for use on aluminum, steel, laminate, and wood.
Antifouling ALU PLUS
Fouling Stop Seaguard
It does not contain any active substances, such as toxic biocides.
Fouling Stop Seaguard

Our FAQ answers to frequently asked questions

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,

If the scratches are not deep, then we can renew the scratched side by polishing with Sea-Line polishing pastes. Above the waterline, when the scratches are not deep, the surface can be repaired with a DRY FAST gel coat filler. Deep scratches should be filled with epoxy filler (selected depending on the requirements of the scratched surface), painted with a primer and then painted with topcoat.

It is not recommended to apply 2K paints over 1K paints. 1K and 2K inks differ in their composition and properties, including hardness, chemical resistance and durability. 1K paints are one-component and dry by evaporating the solvent, while 2K paints are two-component and need to be cured by adding a hardener. Applying 2K paint over 1K paint can cause unpredictable chemical reactions and lead to undesirable effects such as dulling, chipping or flaking of the paint. Therefore, always use paints according to the manufacturer’s instructions and do not mix different types of paints. farby zgodnie z instrukcjami producenta i nie mieszać różnych rodzajów farb.