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The Ultimate Solution for Clean Pontoons

The Ultimate Solution for Clean Pontoons

The Ultimate Solution for Clean Pontoons

Product catalog summary
Overview: The document provides a comprehensive guide on coating aluminum pontoons using Sea Hawk's Tuff Stuff high-build epoxy primer and Smart Solution metal-free antifouling paint. This method is designed to prevent corrosion and marine growth on pontoons.
Specifications:
  • The coating system is compatible with aluminum and suitable for fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments.
  • Available in seven colors: Black, Bright Green, Bright Red, Bright Blue, Light Grey, Dark Blue, and White.
  • Comes with a 1-Year Written Guarantee.
Procedures:
  • Safety Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation and use appropriate PPE, including a solvent mask, eye protection, nitrile rubber gloves, and overalls.
  • Surface Preparation: Degrease with solvent, sand with 36-80 grit aluminum-compatible sandpaper, clean the surface, and apply tape at the waterline.
  • Priming: Mix Tuff Stuff primer parts equally, apply the first coat when tacky, and follow with a second coat.
  • Antifouling Paint Application: Apply Smart Solution paint when the primer is tacky, followed by a second coat when the first is dry.
Drying Times:
  • Tuff Stuff: At 73°F (23°C), touch dry in 2 hours, recoating in 3 hours, with a maximum of 6 days for recoating and 24 hours for overcoating with bottom paint.
  • Smart Solution: At 73°F (23°C), touch dry in 2 hours, minimum recoat in 6 hours, and launch in 12 hours. At 95°F (35°C), touch dry in 1 hour, minimum recoat in 4 hours, and launch in 12 hours.
Additional Resources: An instructional video is available for further guidance on the application process.
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Catalog excerpts

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The Ultimate Solution for Clean Pontoons Coating aluminum pontoons with Tuff Stuff high-build epoxy primer and Smart Solution metal-free antifouling paint is the ultimate method to arrest corrosion and marine growth. Tuff Stuff high-build epoxy primer encapsulates the aluminum to create a corrosion-inhibiting water barrier while Smart Solution metal-free antifouling paint defends against marine growth without reacting with, and damaging, the aluminum pontoons. Arrest Corrosion and Fouling Protect Your Pontoons with a Proper Coating System • Aluminum compatible primer and paint system • Simple surface and painting process • Suitable for fresh, brackish and salt waters • Available 1-Year Written Guarantee* • 7 colors to choose from Ask your boatyard and marine supply centers for Sea Hawk’s Tuff Stuff primer and Smart Solution antifouling *When applied by Sea Hawk Certified Boatyard/Applicator

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Application – FAQs 1. What safety precautions should I consider when coating pontoons? Answer: Ensure the area is adequately ventilated and the applicator is wearing the correct PPE, i.e., a solvent mask, eye protection, nitrile rubber gloves, overalls. Be sure to read all product application and safety precautions. For more information visit SDS and TDS at www.seahawkpaints.com. 2. What surface preparation is required? Answer: 1.) Degrease with solvent, 2.) Sand well with 36-80 grit aluminum compatible sandpaper. 3.) Clean sanded surface and allow to dry, 4.) Apply tape at the waterline. 3....

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