Description

Hempel Classic Antifouling

Description

Hempel´s Classic is an efficient polishing (erodible) antifouling providing good protection all season.

Recommended use

For use as an antifouling for boats of glass fibre, wood, plywood and steel. Do not use on aluminium or other light-alloy metals. Risk of corrosion in case of direct contact. Suitable for cruising speeds.

Features

• Good mechanical strength for improved crack resistance.
• Good colour retention throughout the season.
• Colours – Red Brown/Black/True Blue/Souvenirs Blue

 

Product data

Product code 71220

Standard shade* / code Jet Black 19990 Black 19990

Gloss

Semi-flat

Volume solids 51 ± 2%

Specific gravity 1.4 kg/L [12 lb/US gal]

Reference dry film thickness 40 micron [1.6 mils]

 

Surface preparation

Cleanliness

Remove salts, detergents, contaminants and marine growth by high pressure fresh water cleaning.

New build

Uncoated surface: Prime prepared surface with Hempel’s Light Primer and apply a tiecoat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer whilst the surface is still tacky.

Uncoated surface

Prime prepared surface with Hempel’s Premium Primer. Apply one coat of Hempel’s Pro Tiecoat.

Maintenance and Repair

Existing old self-polishing or traditional antifouling

Remove loose matter and contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning.

Existing old hard matrix antifouling or an unknown antifouling

High pressure fresh water clean, wet abrade, remove dust.

Clean and dry the surface

If previous antifouling is in general bad condition, it is recommended to remove previous coats and prime before applying antifouling.

If the condition of previous antifouling is poor, seal with 1 coat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer or Hempel’s Pro Tiecoat.

Thinner

Hempel’s Thinner 08080

Cleaner

Hempel’s Thinner 08080 Hempel’s Thinner 808 08081

Application remarks

Copper containing antifouling must not have any electrical contact with aluminium hull and other aluminium components.

Stir well before use.

Apply 2 coats of the Antifouling paint at 40 μm dry film thickness each. Apply an additional coat around the waterline and high wear areas. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.

For Sweden, Finland, Netherlands: Apply 1 coat of the Antifouling paint at 40 µm dry film thickness per season.

Product compatibility

Previous coat: Recommended products are: Hempel’s Light Primer; Hempel’s Underwater Primer; Hempel’s Pro Tiecoat.

Subsequent coat: None

Drying conditions

To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient ventilation during application, drying and curing.

Condensation on the freshly applied coating should be avoided. Overcoating details

No maximum overcoat interval, but after prolonged exposure to polluted atmosphere, remove accumulated contamination by high pressure fresh water cleaning and allow to dry before applying next coat.

Other remarks

The surface must be clean before overcoating.