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Smart Solution Metal-Free Powerful Perfomance

Smart Solution Metal-Free Powerful Perfomance

Smart Solution Metal-Free Powerful Perfomance

Product catalog summary
Product Overview
Smart Solution is a metal-free antifouling paint designed to be environmentally friendly while providing effective protection against marine growth. It forms a slick film in saltwater, enhancing vessel speed and performance.

Key Features
  • Metal-free biocides prevent bioaccumulation.
  • Compatible with most existing antifoulants.
  • Available in multiple colors: Black, Blue, White, Red, Green.
  • Volume solids: 63% ± 2%; Solids by weight: 75% ± 2%.
  • VOC: 328 Grams/Liter.

Application Guidelines
  • Recommended for use on pleasure crafts and commercial marine vessels.
  • Apply using airless or conventional spray, solvent-resistant rollers, or brushes.
  • Recommended three coats for optimal performance.
  • Ensure surfaces are clean and dry before application.
  • For wood surfaces, sand and clean before applying the first coat.
  • For aluminum and steel, use appropriate primers for adhesion.

Drying Times
  • 41°F (5°C): Touch dry in 4 hours, recoat in 12 hours, launch in 16 hours.
  • 73°F (23°C): Touch dry in 2 hours, recoat in 6 hours, launch in 12 hours.
  • 95°F (35°C): Touch dry in 1 hour, recoat in 4 hours, launch in 12 hours.

Maintenance
  • Designed to grow a muco-protein layer to prevent hard growth.
  • Monthly cleaning with a soft rag is recommended.

Limitations
  • Apply in temperatures above 50°F (10°C).
  • Store unmixed material between 40° and 100°F (4-38°C).
  • Prolonged exposure may affect performance.
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Catalog excerpts

Smart Solution Metal-Free Powerful Perfomance-1

Smart Solution Metal-Free Powerful Performance Powerful Metal-Free Antifoulant No Bioaccumulation in Environment Slick film Increases Speed when launched Compatible with Most Antifoulants Metal-Free Bottom Paint Product Description Smart Solution is the next generation in antifouling technology and is engineered to be the most effective environmentally friendly antifouling paint available. Smart Solution provides equivalent performance to traditional antifoulants, but utilizes completely METAL-FREE biocides resulting in no bioaccumulation in the environment. The coating's reaction to salt water creates a slick film that encapsulates the hull, providing enhanced speed and premium performance against growth. Environmentally-friendly metal free bottom paint Slick film when launched Copper-free Compatible over existing antifoulants Increased Speed Product Information Colors: Black-4705, Blue-4702, White-4710, Red-4701, Green4703 Finish/Sheen: Semi-Gloss Volume Solids: 63% +\- 2% Solids by Weight: 75% +\- 2% Shipping Weight: 11-12 Lbs./Gal. Typical Shelf Life: 2-3 years Flash Point: 105° F Application Controls Method: This product may be applied by airless and conventional spray, solvent resistant rollers and brushes. Pleasure Craft Drying time in Hours Substrate Temp. Minimum Launch VOC: 328 Grams/Liter Typical Film Thickness: Pleasure Craft: 3.5 mils dry film thickness (DFT) per coat, (5.5 mils wet film thickness (WFT)) Commercial Marine: 4.0-5.0 mils DFT per coat by spray application (6.3.0- 8.0 Mils WFT) Recommended Coats: 3 Please contact your Sea Hawk representative for Commercial Marine application and overcoating dry times. Theoretical Coverage: 288 Sq.Ft./Gal. @ 3.5 mils DFT NEW NAUTICAL COATINGS, INC. 14805 49th Street North • Clearwater, FL 33762 • 727.523.8053 • 800.528.0997 • FAX 727.523.7325 www.SeaHawkPaints.com

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Smart Solution Surface Preparation Paint only clean, dry surfaces. Remove all grease, oil, wax, or other foreign material by solvent or detergent washing. (SSPC-SPI) Metal-Free Powerful Performance Compatibility: For pleasure craft applications, please refer to our Sea Hawk Compatibility Chart to ensure compatibility when applying Smart Solution antifouling paint over existing bottom paint. Previously Painted Surfaces: Smart Solution is suitable for this substrate. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat. Fiberglass or Vinyl Ester Hulls: Smart...

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