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
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As a water resistant economical primer over suitably prepared steel, lead, wood and GRP.
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As both an above and below the waterline primer.
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As a versatile primer for all single component systems
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To seal single pack putties
Features:
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Versatile single component primer for most substrates above and below the waterline
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Rapid dry time
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Unique resin and pigment blend provides unparalleled protection to suitably prepared steel, wood and GRP, as well as sanded aged coatings
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Provides a “stand alone”, multi-coat underwater protective system requiring only anti-fouling to complete the job
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Suitable for all areas of hull on trailer and moored vessels
UNDERCOATS
Altex Surfacer Undercoat is designed for use in above water areas only.
It can be used:
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As a surfacing and build coat in the Single Component topsides marine paint system.
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As an adhesion/surfacing coat directly to suitably prepared fibre-glass gel-coat.
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Direct to suitably prepared and sealed timber for cabin interiors.
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As a tie coat and upgrade on existing sound enamel finishes after correct preparation
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Features:
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Proven performance over many years in all above water applications
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Good long term sandability
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Excellent long term re-coatability with itself
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May be used direct on suitably prepared gel-coat
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Good cure response and sandability make Altex Surfacer Undercoat an excellent surfacing medium to cover minor scratches etc
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Alternatively you can also use an Altex Epoxy Barrier or Polyurethane Undercoat.
WOODCOATS
AY&B Everseal is an epoxy Wood saturant.
Typically used for:
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All timber surfaces, including timber immersed in fresh or sea water
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Everseal provides the initial pre-treatment of timber surfaces prior to a suitable coating system being applied
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Preserves timber against staining and decay due to fungal attack
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Helps to prevent attack from white ants and other boring insects
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Used to control distortion, cracking and shrinkage of timber
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To limit water penetration particularly into the timber end grain
TOPCOATS
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 :
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Canoes
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Tenders
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Dinghies
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Trailer yachts
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Power boats
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For signwriting
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Boot stripes
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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:
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High gloss enamel finish
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Superior, “long oil” Marine quality
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Good weathering properties
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Excellent gloss retention
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Good application characteristics
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Compatible with Altex Flattening Paste to reduce the gloss for interior colours
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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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