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

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.

Also check

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Fouling Stop Seaguard
It does not contain any active substances, such as toxic biocides.
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Our FAQ answers to frequently asked questions

Possible causes

Too thin layer of antifouling paint,
Choosing the wrong antifouling to type of a boat or yacht
Thinning of antifouling paint,
Incorrect surface preparation before antifouling application.

How to prevent

Apply the right layer thickness of paint indicated by manufacturer,
Choose antifouling dedicated to type of boat or yacht and suitable for the type of water,
Do not thin antifouling because of the risk of reducing effectiveness,
Careful surface preparations (grinding, clearing, degreasing),

How to remove

Wet grinding, apply new layers of antifouling paint.
Use C1 shell and fouling remover.

There is a possibility of thinning antifouling, but we do not recommend this procedure due to the risk of reducing the effectiveness of the paint. If it is necessary to thin the antifouling paint, it is recommended to dilute it to a maximum of 0-5% (by volume).

Possible causes

Wrong surface preparation,
Skipping the primer in the system application process,
Use of universal thinners or replacements ,
Paint incompatibility.

How to prevent

Correct surface preparation (grinding, clearing, degreasing),
Use primers which improve adhesion of paints,
Use thinners which are dedicated to each paints,
Use of paints which are compatible to each other.

How to remove

Grind, clean and paint again.