Cukote Self-Polishing Bottom Paint, Sea Hawk

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Sea Hawk Paints Cukote Product Information

Colors Available: Black 3445, Red 3441, Blue 3442, Dark Blue 3430, Green 3443, Teal 3434, Shark White 3410
Finish/Sheen: Semi-Gloss
Converter: One Pack
Copper Content: 47.57% (1026 g/l) all colors
Solids by Weight: 81% (±2%)
Volume Solids: 54% (±2%)
Mix Ratio: One Pack
Shipping Weight:
Black - 18.3 Lbs/Gal (8.3 kl/Gal)
Red - 18.8 Lbs/Gal (8.52 kl/Gal)
Blue - 18.2 Lbs/Gal (8.25 kl/Gal)
Dark Blue - 18.0 Lbs/Gal (8.16 kl/Gal)
Green - 18.6 Lbs/Gal (8.43 kl/Gal)
Teal - 18.1 Lbs/Gal (8.21 kl/Gal)
Shark White - 18.4 Lbs/Gal (8.34 kl/Gal)
*All colors are not available in all states
Flash Point: 100° F (38° C)
VOC: 398 Grams/Liter
Typical Film Thickness:
     Pleasure craft: 2.5 mils (63.5 µ) dry film thickness(DFT) per coat, (4.6 mils (116.84 µ) wet film thickness(WFT)), 2 coats on the entire hull
     Pleasure craft (California/Reduced CU2O Leach Rate Application): 2.5 mils (63.5 µ) dry film thickness (DFT) per coat, (4.6 mils (116.84 µ) wet                             film thickness (WFT)), 2 coats on the entire hull
     Commercial Marine: 4.0-5.0 mils (101.6-127 µ) DFT per coat by spray application (7.4-9.3 mils (187.96-236.22 µ) WFT), 2 coats on the entire hull

Theoretical Coverage: 173 Sq. Ft. (16.07 m2) at 5.0 mils DFT, 346 Sq. Ft. (32.14 m2) at 2.5 mils (63.5 µ) 
Recommended Coats: 2 Full Coats with 3 at the water line and other high wear areas, depending on the intended service.

Cukote Application Data
Mixing: Cukote antifouling paint contains a moderate concentration of copper oxide and may have settled in transit. The product must be thoroughly mixed with a power mixer/shaker until uniform.
Thinning: If necessary, maximum 10% Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner
Cleaning:  Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner, Xylene
Brush/Rolling: Solvent Resistant Roller Cover 3/8” pile (nap), smooth to medium. Prewash roller cover to remove loose fibers prior to use.
Airless Spray: Minimum 33:1–2 GPM ratio pump; “0.017-0.026" orifice tip; 3/8" ID high-pressure material hose; 90 PSI line pressure; 60 mesh filter.

Sea Hawk Paints Cukote Surface Preparation
Paint only clean, dry surfaces. Remove all grease, oil, wax, or other foreign material by solvent or detergent washing. (SSPC-SPI). Best to Use Sea Hawk Wax n Grease Solvent Wash S-80 or Low VOC DE-Waxing Etch & Cleaner S-90.
Compatibility: For pleasure craft applications, please refer to our Sea Hawk Compatibility Chart to ensure compatibility when applying Cukote antifouling paint over existing bottom paint.
Previously Painted Surfaces: Cukote is suitable for this substrate. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat.
Fiberglass or Vinyl Ester Hulls: Cukote is suitable for this substrate. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat.
Wood Surfaces: New Work - Sand the wood surface with 80 grit sandpaper, remove the sanding dust with Sea Hawk S-90 Cleaner, allow it to dry, and apply the first coat of Cukote bottom paint. Reduce the first coat (only) 20% with Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner to maximize surface penetration. Next, apply whatever seam compound if needed, allow to dry in accordance with the product label, and apply two more coats of Cukote without any Thinner reduction.
Aluminum: Cukote Antifouling paint may be used on an aluminum hull only when used with the proper barrier coat system described in Technical Bulletin AL1284. Cukote is not to be used on bare aluminum.
Steel Vessels: Sea Hawk Cukote antifouling paint is normally used as part of a paint system for underwater hull areas on steel vessels. Nominally, Cukote is applied over a properly cleaned existing surface of another antifouling paint or sealer. The surface must be clean and dry prior to application, free of all surface contamination. We highly recommend the hull bottom be high-pressure water washed immediately upon haul out with 2,500-3,000 psi clean fresh water. Some areas may need to be cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP-1 Solvent Cleaning to ensure all oils, grease, and other contaminants are removed. Please refer to the additional data below and the section on recommended systems for steel below.
Additional Data For Painting Steel Hulls: If the surface to be painted is also to be repaired with an epoxy primer system, we recommend the area first be grit blasted to SSPC-SP-10, "near white metal‟, cleaned free of dust and blast media, and primed in accordance with the primer system specifications. Please refer to the specified primer datasheet for application details. Make sure the first coat is applied within the proper over coating window of the last coat of epoxy primer which is normally while the epoxy is still tacky but cannot be removed with the thumb. Apply at least two coats of antifoulant for best performance.

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