Description
This versatile epoxy primer prevents corrosion in metals and osmotic blistering in fiberglass hulls.
PETTIT PAINT Pettit Protect® High Build Epoxy Primer Kits. Protect® High Build Epoxy Primer Kit is a heavy-duty, two-component epoxy coating specifically designed to reduce water absorption and prevent osmotic blistering in fiberglass hulls, making it an ideal choice for both repair and long-term protection. Its high-solids formula delivers maximum coverage and high film build, allowing for quicker application with fewer coats while providing superior corrosion resistance for steel, aluminum, and other underwater metals. This high-performance system ensures durable protection for running gear and submerged surfaces, maintaining hull integrity in demanding marine environments. Easy to apply with brush, roller, or spray, Pettit Protect cures chemically to a low-luster finish, forming a formidable, resilient barrier that shields against water intrusion and damage. With excellent adhesion, exceptional coverage, and reliable performance across a range of temperatures, this two-part kit provides one gallon of professional-grade epoxy protection for your vessel, keeping it safe, strong, and ready for the water season.
Key Features
- Reduces water absorption in fiberglass hulls and prevents osmotic blistering
- High film build for maximum protection with fewer coats
- Exceptional protection for steel, aluminum, and other metals
- High Performance System for Underwater Running Gear
Physical data
- Type: Epoxy/Polyamide
- Finish: Low Luster
- Components: 2
- Curing mechanism: Chemical cure
- Solids by weight: 71 ± 2%
- Solids By volume: 56 ± 2%
- Coverage: 225 sq. ft/gal.
- VOC: 337 Grams/liter
- Flash point: 80°F
Application
- Application Method: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray
- Number of coats: 3 minimum
- Dry film thickness: 4 mils
- Application tempature: 50° F. Min. - 90° F. Max
- Thinner: 97 Epoxy Thinner
Drying Times* (Hours)
| Drying | @50°F | @70°F | @90°F |
|---|---|---|---|
| To recoat | 6 hr. | 3 hr. | 2 hr. |
| To launch | 120 hr. | 24 hr. | 12 hr. |
Specifications:
| Aluminum Safe | Aluminum Safe |
| Application Method | 3 Coats Recommended, Brush, Roller or Spray |
| Capacity | 1 Gallon |
| Color | White |
| Coverage | 225 Square Feet/Gallon |
| Cure Time | To Overcoat: 2-6 Hours; To Launch: 12-120 Hours |
| Type | Top/Bottom Epoxy Primer |
Specifications
- California Residents:
- WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov
- Hazardous Shipping:
- This item has D.O.T. Hazard Shipping Restrictions and cannot be shipped in the air. It can be ordered online for shipment by Ground Shipping Method.
