Interlux Micron Navigator w/Biolux Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux Micron Navigator w/Biolux Antifouling Water Based Bottom Paint

Interlux Micron Navigator is a copper free antifouling paint with a water based formula. The Micron antifouling formula offers multi-season long lasting polishing protection. Dual utilization of Biolux and Econea boosts anitfouling performance in any conditions and salt water, fresh water, and brackish water. The fast drying formula has been engineered for application in  temperatures as low as 41° F. Micron Navigator is easily applied over most antifouling paints and can be sed on any substrate including primed underwater metals.

Features:

• Water based Copper Free formula
• Use on Fiberglass, Wood, Aluminum
• Multi-Season
• Fast Dry Tech
• Low Temperature application
• Polishing Protection

Specifications:

• Pack Size: US Gallon or Quart
• Recommended usage: All fouling waters
• Colors Available: Black (YBD779), Blue (YBD769), Green (YBD759), Red (YBD749), White (YBD704)
• Drying time: 30 minutes Touch Dry; 2 hours Overcoat; 6 hours immersion @ 77°F
• Number of Coats: 2 coats for multi-season performance when the recommended DFT is applied
• Recommended DFT per coat: 1.5 mils dry per coat
• Recommended WFT per coat: 4 mils wet per coat
• Coverage: 408 ft²/gal - Brush/Roller
• VOC: 8.89 g/lt (average)

How to Apply Interlux Micron Navigator w/Biolux Antifouling Bottom Paint

Application Tips

• Mixing: Shake or Stir throughly before use. Use a wooden or plastic stirring stick. Leave to stand for 10 minutes after stirring for air bubbles to disperse.
• Thinner: thinning NOT recommended unless for Bare Wood (see preparation section)
• Other: Antifouling coatings should only be vacuum sanded or wet sanded. Never burn off old antifouling coatings. True color will develop after immersion. To prevent premature failure, ensure correct amount of paint is applied using the coverage as a guide.
• Application Methods: Brush, Roller

Surface Preparation:

• Good Condition:
• Remove all traces of loose paint and contamination by sanding
• Sand the entire surface well with 80 grit sandpaper.
• Remove sanding residue
• Poor Condition:
• Completely remove all old antifouling paint with paint stripper and proceed
• Proceed with the application system for bare work as described below
• Bare Fiberglass (Polyester or Vinylester) Epoxy
  
• Scrub the surface with soap and water using a stiff brush
• Apply Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601V with a 3/8" nap roller
• Dewax the surface working in 10x10 foot areas. Ensure the YMA601V is removed before drying. Scrub the Surface Prep with a 3M Doodlebug or brown Scotch-Brite pad.
• Once all areas have been scrubbed use wet rags or high pressure rinse to remove all traces of the Fiberglass Surface Prep. *change rags frequently*
• Wipe down with clean cloths, repeating the process until water no longer beads.
• The surface must be clean and dry prior to application

Application:

*Refer to the surface preparation instructions above before application*

• Bare Fiberglass - Simple No Sand System
• Follow the above Surface Preparation instructions
• Apply the Micron Navigator within 4 hours of cleaning
• If this time is exceeded rinse with fresh water and allow to dry
• If exceeding 2 months between de-waxing and painting, repeat cleaning instructions
• Bare Fiberglass - Blister Prevention System
  
• Follow the above Surface Preparation instructions
• Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper
• Remove sanding residue
• Apply Interprotect 2000E to a thickness of 10 mils
• Barewood:
• Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper
• Remove sanding residue
• Apply the first coat of Micron Navigator thinned 10% with water
• Fill seams, if necessary, with Seam Comppound Brown 30
• Apply 2 more coats of Micron Navigator unreduced
• Aluminum/Underwater Metals:
• Gritblast or sand with medium grade (grit) emery cloth to a bright metal finish and wipe clean
• Apply one coat of Interprotect 2000E that has been thinned 15-20% with reducing solvent 2316N
• Apply the interprotect the same day as blasting or sanding
• Apply 3-4 additional coats of INterprotect 2000E, unthinned
• Apply Micron Navigator following the recommended overcoating times
• Factory Finished Aluminum:
• Prime with Primocon
• Apply 2 coats of Micron Navigator

Dry Times

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