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Horizons® Affordable Multi-Season Ablative TECHNICAL BULLETIN 114 2/12  Excellent affordable ablative antifouling protection Uses high copper load and controlled biocide release for multi-season performance Can be hauled and re-launched without repainting Ablative technology reduces coating build-up and the need for sanding Can be painted up to 12 months before launching Horizons is the tried and true ablative antifoulant that offers excellent multi -season performance at an affordable price. It performs well in all conditions, including severe fouling waters. A heavy load of copper provides dependable, multi-season performance. Horizons’ ablative surface wears away with use, exposing fresh biocides while eliminating paint build up and the need for sanding. Can be hauled and re-launched without repainting making it an excellent choice for trailered boats. Horizons has long been the standard ablative antifouling for many boatyards because of its many attributes and favorable pricing. 1250 Blue PHYSICAL DATA VEHICLE TYPE: Synthetic Polymer/Rosin FINISH: Flat COLORS: 1250 Blue 1350 Green 1650 Red 1850 Black COMPONENTS: 1 CURING MECHANISM: Solvent Release SOLIDS (theoretical): By weight...83 +/- 2% By volume...62 +/- 3% COVERAGE: 500 sq. ft/gal. VOC: 330 g/l max. (as supplied) ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Cuprous Oxide...40.5% FLASH POINT: 110°F (SETA) APPLICATION DATA METHOD: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray. NUMBER OF COATS: 2 or 3 DRY FILM THICKNESS PER COAT: 2 mils (3.2 wet mils) APPLICATION TEMP: 50° F. Min. / 90°F. Max. DRY TIME* (HOURS): To Recoat To Launch 90°F 3 8 70°F 6 16 50°F 12 48 *The above dry times are minimums. Horizons may be recoated after the minimum time shown. There is no maximum dry time before launching. THINNER: 120 Brushing Thinner 121 Spray Thinner Note: Color differences may occur between actual and color chips shown ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS 120 Brushing Thinner 121 Spray Thinner 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer 6998 Skip-Sand Primer 4100/4101 White Pettit-Protect High Build Epoxy Primer 4700/4701 Gray Pettit-Protect High Build Epoxy Primer 6455/044 Metal Primer 6627 Tie-Coat Primer 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer 7050 EZ-F

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Horizons® Affordable Multi-Season Ablative APPLICATION INFORMATION Horizons is heavily loaded with cuprous oxide. As a result of this loading there is a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months. It is necessary to thoroughly mix the paint before using. If possible, shake the can of paint on a mechanical paint shaker. Before using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in. If mixing is going to be done with a wooden paddle or an electric drill mixer, pour off half of the liquid from the top of...

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