Interlux Nautical Enamel - Gallon

HOW TO APPLY INTERLUX NAUTICAL ENAMEL

• Mixing Stir well before and during use.
• Cleaner Mineral Spirits or Naphtha
• Thinning: Do not thin
• Ventilation and Humidity Control Apply in dry, well ventilated conditions, Avoid excessively humid conditions, over 80% relative humidity.
• Brush Natural bristle brush
• Roller Use a solvent resistant small closed cell foam roller
• Airless Spray: Tip Size: 0.33 mm/13 thou. Pressure adjust as needed.

Application Methods

• Brush
• Roller
• Airless Spray

Preparation

Bare Fiberglass

• Scrub the surface thoroughly with a stiff brush using soap and water.
• Flush with fresh water to remove the soap residue and allow surface to dry. Remove surface contamination by wiping down the surface with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method.
• Fill any surface imperfections with approved filler for alkyd topside paint use. Sand the entire surface with 220-grit sandpaper until a flat matte finish is obtained.
• Wipe the sanding residue off the surface with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method.
• If the surface is in poor condition and to achieve optimal results, use a primer approved for alkyd topside paints as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Previously Painted Surface – Good Condition

• Remove all traces of loose paint by sanding the entire surface with 220-grit wet-or-dry sandpaper; wipe surface clean with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method before and after sanding.
• To achieve optimal results, use a primer approved for alkyd topside paints as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Previously Painted Surface – Poor Condition

• Completely remove old paint.
• After all old paint has been removed, follow preparation instructions for bare fiberglass.

Bare Wood

• Scrub the surface thoroughly with a stiff brush using soap and water.
• Flush with fresh water to remove the soap residue and allow surface to dry.
• Remove surface contamination by wiping down the surface with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method. Fill any surface imperfections with approved filler for topside paint use.
• Sand the entire surface with 220-grit sandpaper until a flat matte finish is obtained. Wipe the sanding residue off the surface with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method.
• If the surface is in poor condition, and to achieve optimal results, use a primer approved for alkyd topside paints as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Metals

• Apply a metal primer approved for alkyd topside paints as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not apply Nautical Enamel directly to bare metal.

Clear Epoxy

• Nautical Enamel cannot be applied directly to clear epoxy. Clear epoxy when drying create amine blush which must be removed prior to applying paint.
• Allow the epoxy to cure for 3-5 days in hot weather or 7 days in cold weather. Scrub the surface using soap and water using a stiff brush.
• Sand the surface using 80-grit sandpaper (preferably wet). Remove the sanding residue by wiping down the surface with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method.
• Apply a primer approved for use over clear epoxy as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Application Instructions

• Apply 2-3 coats of Nautical Enamel followed by the proper dry times. Wiping down the surface with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method between coats to remove any surface contaminates.
• Sanding between coats is required if the time between coats exceeds 30 days. If sanding is required, sand with 220-grit sandpaper, remove sanding residues with Mineral Spirits or Naphtha using the two-rag method.

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