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Description
Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Enamel Marine Paint
Interlux Bilgekote is a fast drying, durable coating formulated for application to bilge areas. This paint helps prevent absorption of oil, gasoline or sludge into wood and fiberglass. Features a semi gloss finish and is available in white or gray.
Features:
- Hard wearing coating for bilges and bulkheads.
- Chemical resistance to fumes, fuel and oil.
- High opacity for thorough coverage.
- Cleans easily for reduced upkeep.
- Sold in quarts
How to Apply Interlux Bilgekote Marine Paint
- Application Method: Brush, roller, or spray
- Number of Coats: Two coats minimum
- Coverage: 450 sq. ft./gal.
- Thinner: Brushing Liquid 333 or Special Thinner 216
| 59°F | 73°F | 95°F | |
| Touch Dry | 3 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour |
| Overcoated By (min) | 16 hours | 12 hours | 8 hours |
Surface Preparation
- Bare Fiberglass In Good Condition:
- Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush.
- Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.
- Degrease with YMA601V Fiberglass Surface Prep.
- Sand with 180 grade paper. Remove sanding residue.
- Bare Fiberglass In Poor Condition:
- Clean as above.
- Sand with 80 grade paper then remove sanding residue.
- Apply 1-2 coats of Pre-Kote primer.
- Sand each coat with 120 grit sandpaper then remove sanding residue.
- Bare Wood
- Sand surface then wipe clean.
- Apply Pre-Kote, sand surface and wipe clean.
- Bare Metal
- Sandblast or grind, remove sanding residue.
- Within 1 hour of abrasion, apply 1 coat of Interprotect 2000E thinned 15-20%.
- Following the overcoating guidelines for Interprotect 2000E. Apply 1-2 coats of Pre-Kote.
- Clear Epoxy
- Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush.
- Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.
- Degrease with YMA601V Fiberglass Surface Prep.
- Sand with 80 grit paper then remove sanding residue.
- Apply one coat of Epoxy Primekote or Interprotect 2000E.
- Previously Painted Surfaces
- The surface must be clean and dry.
- Sand using 180-220 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.
Application
- Apply 2-3 coats of Bilgekote following the proper dry times.
- Sand between coats using 220-230 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.
- Bilgekote may be applied by roller and brush using the roll and tip method.
- Bilgekote may also be applied by spray.
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