Description

Hempel’s Hard Racing TecCel

Hempel Hard Racing TecCel is a high performance, hard antifouling providing outstanding protection all season. Includes TecCel technology which ensures reduced friction and increase speed.

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. For power boats and regatta yachts.

Features

• High mechanical strength for excellent crack resistance.
• Superior colour retention all season.
• Colours – Red, White, Black, Dark Blue
• 375ml

 

Product data

Product code

7683A

Standard shade* / code

Insignia Red 56460Red 56460

Gloss

Flat

Volume solids

53 ± 2%

Specific gravity

1.5 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 LightPrimer and apply a tiecoat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer whilst the surface is still tacky.

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 condition of previous antifouling is poor, seal with 1 coat of Hempel’s Underwater Primer.

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

Application

Thinner

Hempel’s Thinner 08080

Cleaner

Hempel’s Thinner 08080Hempel’s Thinner 808 08081

Application remarks

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

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.

Stir well before use.

Product compatibility

Previous coat: Recommended products are: Hempel’s Light Primer,Hempel’s Underwater Primer

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.