Pettit Protect 4700/4701
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Pettit Protect & Vivid Epoxy Primer High Build Epoxy Primers TECHNICAL BULLETIN 431 8/11 • Reduces water absorption in fiberglass hulls and prevents osmotic blistering. • High film build for maximum protection with fewer coats. • Excellent water and chemical resistance. • Exceptional protection for steel, aluminum, and other metals. • High Performance System for Underwater Running Gear. Pettit Protect High Build Epoxy Primer is a heavy duty, two component epoxy coating for use where maximum resistance to fresh or salt water is required. It reduces water absorption in fiberglass hulls, making it an excellent choice for the prevention and repair of osmotic blisters. Pettit Protect’s high-solids formula allows for quicker and easier application with fewer coats necessary for effective protection. Pettit Protect also provides dependable corrosion protection on steel, aluminum, and all other underwater metals. It is ideally suited for commercial and pleasure craft applications and has excellent durability. Pettit Protect white 4100/4101 offers all the benefits of gray Pettit Protect High Build Epoxy Primer in a white color that will not bleed through even the lightest colored bottom paints. Specifically designed for use below white and light colored Vivid bottom paints, its use reduces the number of finish coats needed to achieve full color. Pettit Protect has excellent durability in exterior exposures, although, like most epoxies, it will chalk if not top coated. 4700/4701 Light Gray PHYSICAL DATA VEHICLE TYPE: Epoxy/Polyamide FINISH: Low Luster COLORS: 4700/4701 Light Gray 4100/4101 White COMPONENTS: 2 MIX RATIO (A/B): 3 to 1 (by volume) CURING MECHANISM: Chemical Cure SOLIDS (theoretical) By weight: 71 ± 2% By volume: 56 ± 2% COVERAGE: 225 sq. ft/gal. VOC: 337 Grams/liter (2.81 lbs./gal) - Part A Only 347 grams/liter (2.89 lbs./gal) - Part B only 340 grams/liter (2.83 lbs./gal) - Parts A and B FLASH POINT: 80°F 4100/4101 White APPLICATION DATA METHOD: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray INDUCTION PERIOD: 15 minutes @ 70°F NUMBER OF COATS: 3 minimum DRY FILM THICKNESS PER COAT: 4 mils (7.1 wet mils) APPLICATION TEMP: (air & substrate) 50° F. Min. - 90° F. Max. POT LIFE: 2½ hrs. @ 90°F, 5 hrs. @ 70°F, 10 hrs. @ 50°F DRY TIME: Substrate Temp To Recoat To Bottom Paint To Launch* 90°F 2hrs-14 days 3-6 hrs 48 hrs min 70°F 3hrs-14 days 5-8 hrs 72 hrs min 50°F 6hrs-14 days 7-10 hrs 120 hrs min If these recommended intervals are exceeded, sand thoroughly with 80 grit sandpaper before recoating or applying bottom paint. THINNER: 97 Epoxy Thinner www.pettitpaint.com - (800) 221-4466 Note: Color differences may occur between actual and color chips shown ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer 97 Epoxy Thinner 6455/044 Metal Primer 6980 Rustlok Primer A-788 Splash-Zone Epoxy Repair Compound 7050 EZ-Fair Epoxy Fairing Compound Pettit Antifouling Paints

Pettit Protect & Vivid Epoxy Primer High Build Epoxy Primers Systems Bare Fiberglass: All fiberglass surfaces, regardless of age, should be thoroughly cleaned and prepped using 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep or washed at least twice with Pettit 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer. Change rags frequently to ensure complete removal of wax, mold release, or other contaminants. Sand the surface thoroughly with 60 grit sandpaper and rewash with 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer to remove sanding residue. Apply at least three coats* of Pettit Protect High Build Epoxy Primer 4700/4701 following the application and recoat...