Painting Your Boat DIY Series: The Simple No Sand System

Interlux - The Simple No Sand System

A Perfect Solution for Premier Boat Builders and New Boats

The Simple No Sand System Delivers:

  • Minimum Preparation - Just scrub with Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601and rinse
  • Easy Application - Antifouling dries smooth without heavy build-up of paint
  • Minimum Finishing Time - Just two coats of Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua on the dry hull
  • Supported by the Interlux Warranty
  • Compatibility with other Interlux Antifoulings such as Micron Technology - (Simplifies repair and seasonal repainting for your customers)
  • The trust and reputable performance of Interlux paint systems

The Simple No Sand System

Application Procedure For New Or Previously Unpainted Fiberglass Hulls

Ensure you are using the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Phase I: Preparation & Cleaning (De-Waxing)

1. Wipe down dust and residue on hull with dry rags on entire surface being painted.

2. Mask off waterline and other areas with 3M blue masking tape.

3. Apply Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601 with 3/8" nap roller on entire surface to be dewaxed. Work in 10x10 foot areas, in order to ensure product is removed before drying.

4. Scrub with Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601 with a 3M Doodlebug and a maroon or brown Scotch-Brite abrasive pad. Ensure that all areas have been thoroughly scrubbed with the Doodlebug and pad. Near waterline or hard to reach areas, use extra care to thoroughly scrub these areas.

5. Use wet rags OR spray down with a fresh water hose. Wipe off all trace of Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601. Ensure that rags are changed frequently and not reused.

6. Verify that all wax was removed from the surface by using a spray bottle of water and checking for water beading. Repeat steps 4-7 if any areas have been found to bead up again.

7. Make sure the surface is dry prior to painting.

Phase II: Application of Antifouling

8. Stir or shake the appropriate volume of Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua antifouling.

9. Apply the Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua within 4 hours. If this time is exceeded, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. If exceeding 2 months between de-waxing and painting, repeat steps 3-7 prior to application of Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua.

10. Apply 1 full coat by 3/8" nap roller at 5 mils wet film thickness (yielding 2 mils dry film thickness). Be careful not to over apply as this can affect color stability of subsequent coats.

11. After a minimum of 4 hours at 73 Degrees F, apply the second coat of Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua at 5 mils wet film thickness (yielding 2 mils dry film thickness).

Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua

A water based, colorfast, durable antifouling that provides premium protection from algae, slime, barnacles, zebra mussels and other forms of fouling.

  • Provides exceptionally smooth finish; reducing drag
  • Thinner film, less paint build-up
  • Fiberglass Bottomkote Aqua is the antifouling paint of choice applied at all Sea Ray, Bayliner and
    Meridian Yacht manufacturing plants