Sharkskin Hard Bottom Paint by Sea Hawk Paints

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Sea Hawk Paints Product Information
Colors: Red 6141, Blue 6142, Green 6143, Black 6145, Dark Blue 6140
Finish/Sheen: Semi-Gloss
Copper Content: 45.2% All Colors
Volume Solids: 62% (±2%)
Shipping Weight: 22-24 Lbs./Gal.
Flash Point: 80°F
VOC: 330 Grams/Liter
Typical Film Thickness: 
Pleasure craft: 3.1 mils (78.7 μ) dry film thickness (DFT) per coat, (5.0 mils (127 μ) wet film thickness (WFT)), 2 coats on the entire hull, and a 3rd at the waterline and other high wear areas.
Pleasure craft (California/Reduced CU2O Leach Rate Application): 2.2 mils (55.9 μ) dry film thickness (DFT) per coat, (3.6 mils (91.44 μ) wet film thickness (WFT)), 2 coats on entire hull.
Recommended Coats: 2 Full Coats with 3 at the water line and other high wear areas
Theoretical Coverage: 320 Sq.Ft./Gl @ recommended film thickness

Sharkskin Application Details  
Method: Brush, Roller, or Spray
Induction/Sweat-in Time: Not applicable
Thinner: Sea Hawk 2033. If thinning is necessary, thin up to a maximum of 10%.
Cleaner: Sea Hawk 2033
Pot Life: Not applicable

APPLICATION Apply by brush, roller, or spray. Apply 5 mils wet, which will yield 3.1 mils dry per coat.
Brush: China Bristle
Roller: Solvent Resistant Roller Cover 3/8" pile smooth to medium. Prewash Roller Cover to remove loose fibers prior to use.
Airless Spray: Minimum 33:1 -1 GPM ratio pump; "0.017-0.026" orifice tip; 3/8" ID high-pressure material hose; 90 PSI line pressure; 60 mesh filter.
Thinning: If thinning is necessary, thin up to a maximum of 10%, with Sea Hawk 2033 only.
Cleanup: Clean all equipment immediately after use with Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner. It is a good practice to periodically flush out spray equipment during the course of the day. Frequency should depend upon the amount sprayed, temperature, elapsed time including delay, etc.
Safety: Prior to use, obtain, and consult the "Material Safety Data Sheet" of this product for health and safety information. Read and observe all precautionary notices on container labels.

Surface Preparation
Paint only clean, dry surfaces. Remove all grease, oil, wax, or other foreign material using SeaHawk S-80, S-90, or detergent washing. (SSPC-SPI). Use Sea Hawk Wax N Grease Killer Solvent Wash
New Construction: Dependent on yard procedures, consult your Sea Hawk Representative.
Previously Painted Surfaces: If the previous coating is known to be compatible (See SeaHawk Compatibility Chart) and in good condition, scuff sand with 80 grit sandpaper then solvent clean with SeaHawk S-80 Wax "N" Greaser to remove residue. In poor condition remove antifouling with SeaHawk 1280 Marine Stripper.

Sharkskin - Copper-based Hard Modified Epoxy Paint.