Wooden Boats

PRIMERS

AY&B Multipurpose Primer is a versatile single pack primer designed for use on many different substrates, both above and below the waterline.

It may be used with confidence

As a water resistant economical primer over suitably prepared steel, lead, wood and GRP.
As both an above and below the waterline primer.
As a versatile primer for all single component systems
To seal single pack putties

Features:

Versatile single component primer for most substrates above and below the waterline
Rapid dry time
Unique resin and pigment blend provides unparalleled protection to suitably prepared steel, wood and GRP, as well as sanded aged coatings
Provides a “stand alone”, multi-coat underwater protective system requiring only anti-fouling to complete the job
Suitable for all areas of hull on trailer and moored vessels

Altex Surfacer Undercoat is designed for use in above water areas only.

It can be used:

As a surfacing and build coat in the Single Component topsides marine paint system.
As an adhesion/surfacing coat directly to suitably prepared fibre-glass gel-coat.
Direct to suitably prepared and sealed timber for cabin interiors.
As a tie coat and upgrade on existing sound enamel finishes after correct preparation

Features:

Proven performance over many years in all above water applications
Good long term sandability
Excellent long term re-coatability with itself
May be used direct on suitably prepared gel-coat
Good cure response and sandability make Altex Surfacer Undercoat an excellent surfacing medium to cover minor scratches etc

Alternatively you can also use an Altex Epoxy Barrier or Polyurethane Undercoat.

AY&B Everseal is an epoxy Wood saturant.

Typically used for:

All timber surfaces, including timber immersed in fresh or sea water
Everseal provides the initial pre-treatment of timber surfaces prior to a suitable coating system being applied

Regatta® Gloss Enamel is designed for use as the finish coating for the Single Component Marine topsides systems.

Regatta® Gloss Enamel can be used on :

Canoes
Tenders
Dinghies
Trailer yachts
Power boats
For signwriting
Boot stripes
For up-grading existing enamel systems, subject to correct preparation and undercoating

And numerous other DIY projects requiring a high quality enamel finish coat.

Features:

High gloss enamel finish
Superior, “long oil” Marine quality
Good weathering properties
Excellent gloss retention
Good application characteristics
Compatible with Altex Flattening Paste to reduce the gloss for interior colours
May be modified with the addition of Regatta® 2K Additive to speed up cure and enhance overall performance. This effectively creates a “Two Pack” finish coat. (see overleaf)

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