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Horizons®

Horizons®

Horizons®

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: Horizons® is an affordable multi-season ablative antifouling paint designed for marine use. It offers excellent protection by utilizing a high copper load and controlled biocide release, suitable for various conditions including severe fouling waters. The ablative technology allows the paint to wear away with use, exposing fresh biocides and reducing the need for sanding.
Key Features:
  • Can be hauled and re-launched without repainting.
  • Applicable up to 12 months before launching.
  • Available in four colors: Blue, Green, Red, and Black.
Physical Data:
  • Vehicle Type: Synthetic Polymer/Rosin
  • Finish: Flat
  • Solids by weight: 83% +/- 2%
  • Coverage: 500 sq. ft/gal
  • VOC: 330 g/l max
  • Active Ingredient: Cuprous Oxide 40.5%
Application Data:
  • Methods: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray
  • Number of Coats: 2 or 3
  • Dry Film Thickness: 2 mils per coat
  • Application Temperature: 50°F to 90°F
  • Dry Time: Varies with temperature (e.g., 8 hours to launch at 90°F)
Surface Preparation and Application:
  • Thorough mixing is required due to potential settling of cuprous oxide.
  • Do not thin more than 10% to avoid inadequate film thickness.
  • Surface preparation is crucial for optimal performance; follow detailed instructions for different substrates such as fiberglass, wood, and metal.
Maintenance Recommendations:
  • Regularly check the boat bottom to ensure cleanliness and absence of growth.
  • Lightly scrub with a soft brush if necessary, especially for boats idle for long periods.
Associated Products:
  • 120 Brushing Thinner, 121 Spray Thinner
  • 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep, 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer
  • Various primers and fairing compounds for specific substrate preparation
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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 the...

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