Interlux Micron Optima Bottom Paint

HOW TO APPLY INTERLUX MICRON OPTIMA

Application Methods: Brush or roller

Number of Coats: 2-3; Bare Wood – 3 coats (first thinned)

Coverage: 496.7 ft²/ga.

Dry Times:

Preparation and Application

Previously Painted Surface – Good Condition

• Remove all traces of loose paint and contamination by sanding the entire surface well with 80-grit wet-dry sandpaper. Remove sanding residue.

Previously Painted Surface – Poor Condition

• Completely remove all old antifouling paint using Interstrip 299E for fiberglass and wood, and by sandblasting to near white metal for steel.

Bare Fiberglass

• Remove mold release wax using Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601V following the product label instructions.
• Fill any surface imperfections with Interlux Watertite following the label instructions.
• Bare Fiberglass – No Sanding System
  • Clean the surface following the preparation procedure above. Apply one coat of Interlux Interprotect 2000E. Follow the instructions on the label or product data sheet of the primer used.
  • Following overcoating guidelines for the primer, apply at least two coats of Micron Optima allowing appropriate dry times.
  • Bare Fiberglass – Sanding System
    • Clean the surface following the preparation procedure above.
    • Sand with 80-grit paper. Remove sanding residue.
    • Apply at least two coats of Micron Optima, allowing appropriate dry times.
  • Bare Fiberglass – Blister Prevention System
    • Clean the surface following the preparation procedures above.
    • Sand with 80-grit paper.
    • Remove sanding residue. Apply Interprotect 2000E to a thickness of 10 mils.

Bare Wood

• Sand with 80-grit paper. Remove sanding residue.
• Apply the first coat of Micron Optima thinned with 10% water.
• Fill seams, if necessary, with Seam Compound Brown 30.
• Apply 2 more coats of Micron Optima unreduced, allowing the appropriate dry times between coats.

Application Method

• Stir contents of each part prior to mixing.
• Slowly pour Activator into the Antifouling stirring continuously with a flat bladed knife or stirring stick.
• Leave to stand for 5 minutes for air bubbles to disperse.
• Apply 2 coats per season on the hull.
• 3 coats are required on the leading and trailing edges, waterline, rudder and keel. This is important for best performance.
• To prevent premature failure, ensure correct amount of paint is applied using the coverage as a guide. Take care to apply all the paint calculated even if it means applying an extra coat.

Information sourced from the Interlux Micron Optima Product Information Sheet.

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