Characteristics
Colour | Green |
Application
| Brush, Roller, Spray
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Size
| 0.25L, 0.5L
|
Volume Solids | 35 - 40% |
VOC | 550 - 600 g/L |
Coverage | 10 – 11 m2/L per coat (90-100 micron wet film)
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Specific Gravity
| 1.20 - 1.30 |
Thinners
| N. 4 |
Shelf-life | 48 months (storage temperature between 10°C e 40°C, protected from excessive humidity and direct sunlight)
|
Mixing Ratio | One component
|
Surface preparation 1. Remove all existing antifouling or other coating using sandpaper n. 80, manually or with careful use of a
dual action rotary sander (we suggest using a soft pad in order not to damage the propeller). Do not
remove old VELOX PLUS from previous season (see recommendations, point 3.2). Do not remove factory
finish from aluminium stern drives. For new propellers or other bare metal parts, go directly to point 2.
2. Sand thoroughly all metallic surfaces with dry sandpaper n. 80, renewing it often. A dual action rotary
sander can be used. Do not use wet sandpaper. The surface must be very rough after sanding. Do not use
coarser than 80 grit, nor finer, nor worn out sandpaper. Do not use scotch brite. We do not reccomend
sandblasting unless done by an experienced professional.
3. Wash and degrease carefully all metallic surfaces with a wax and grease remover and a clean rag. Change rag frequently, especially in case of new or folding propellers, which usually have
more grease on them.
NEVER use acids, other solvents, water, detergents, soaps.
NOTE: We suggest protecting bare aluminium with an appropriate epoxy coating. This is not
necessary when aluminium is already protected with factory finish (like new stern drives). On epoxy coatings or
on factory finish, just lightly sand the surface with abrasive pad (like Scotch Brite) or fine sandpaper (n. 180-220)
and apply METAL PRIMER.
Application:Apply one coat of METAL PRIMER (maximum wet film thickness 100 µm, dry film thickness 35 micron). We
suggest application with a small/medium brush. Leave it dry for at least 3 hours at 20°C. A light
coat is enough, applying thicker coats than recommended may result in worsened adhesion.
2. Apply one coat of VELOX PLUS by brush (wet film thickness 100 µm, dry film thickness 35 µm). Apply it
with continuous long brush strokes. Avoid going back and forth on the same spot, as this will soften too
much the METAL PRIMER. As pictured below, full coverage will not be achieved with first coat of VELOX
PLUS. The first coat will normally slightly soften the primer, showing some of its green colour.
3. Wait at least 3 hours at 20° then apply a second coat of VELOX PLUS (wet film thickness 100
µm, dry film thickness 35 µm). For best result, apply it by brush with long and continuous strokes,
perpendicular to the brush strokes of the first coat. A third coat of VELOX PLUS should be applied to obtain
perfect coverage.
Drying Times
| 10° | 20° | 30° |
Dust Out | 30 min | 20 min | 15 min |
Touch Dry | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1.5 hours |
For Re-coating* | 6 hours | 3 hours | 2 hours |
For Launching* | 24 hours | 12 hours | 8 hours |
*
*When possible, it is advisable to wait longer times between coats to allow the coating to dry well in-depth. There is no
maximum interval between coats.Suggestions: • Prepare the surface carefully: at the time of applying METAL PRIMER all metallic surfaces should be very
rough and clean (free from grease, dust, fingerprints, sweat, water, soap or any kind of dirt or contaminating
agent).
• NEVER use acids or acid products to clean or remove barnacles from the surface before applying METAL PRIMER
and VELOX PLUS.
• Do not use other solvents than the ones recommended to clean the metallic surfaces. Do not use water,
detergents, soaps before applying METAL PRIMER.
• Do not touch surfaces with bare hands. Contaminated surfaces will dramatically reduce adhesion and will
likely cause detachments.
• Do not apply METAL PRIMER or VELOX PLUS on any other antifouling. Do not apply VELOX PLUS on bare metal
without METAL PRIMER.
• Do not apply on other one component primers.
• Stir very thoroughly METAL PRIMER before application as both contain heavy particles that may sediment.
Health and Safety DISPOSAL:
Do not discard tins or pour paint into water courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to harden
before disposal.
