Features:- Hard, hight gloss one part polyurethane finish
- With Teflon® for easy cleaning, resistance to wtaining and added abrasion resistance
- High gloss and superb color
- Range of bright, crisp colors
Brightside uses Polyflow 4000®, a unique polyurethane resin, which yields excellent flow and leveling characteristics as well as incredible abrasion and chemical resistance. Brightside also takes advantage of the latest in ultraviolet technology which insures longer color and gloss retention.
Together these technologies create a one-part polyurethane which gives the look of a two-part polyurethane with the application ease of a one-part enamel. For use above the waterline.
All paint colors shown here are for guidance only. Due to differences in screen displays that are beyond our control, the colors on these pages cannot be guaranteed to match the actual color in the can.
| Common Problems |
Perfection |
Toplac® |
Brightside® |
Interdeck |
Bilgekote® |
| High-Gloss, Professional Looking, Finish |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| UV Protection |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
| Easy Application |
★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
| Satin, Semi-Gloss Finish (Not High-Gloss) |
YES
(with Flattening Agent YZM914) |
YES
(with Flattening Agent YMA715) |
YES
(with Intergrip No-Skid Compounds) |
- |
- |
| Use for Non-Skid Deck |
★★★★★
(with Intergrip No-Skid Compounds) |
★★★
(with Intergrip No-Skid Compounds) |
★★★★
(with Intergrip No-Skid Compounds) |
★★★★★ |
NO |
| Mast Paint (Aluminum and Wood) |
★★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
NO |
NO |
| Best Alcohol and Chemical Resistance |
★★★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
NO |
NO |
| Bilge Paint |
NO |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
NO |
★★★★★ |
| Use Over Existing Topside One-Part Finish |
NO |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Best Abuse/Abrasion Protection |
★★★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★ |
- |
| Waterline or Boottop Striping |
★★★ |
★★★★ |
★★★★★ |
NO |
NO |
Primer
Important: Use correct primer with finish |
Epoxy Primekote® 404/414 |
Pre-Kote, or Epoxy Primekote® 404/414 |
Pre-Kote, or Epoxy Primekote® 404/414 |
Pre-Kote, or Epoxy Primekote® 404/414 |
Pre-Kote, or Epoxy Primekote® 404/414 |
| KEY: ★★★★★ Excellent for this purpose ★★★ Good for this purpose ★ Average for this purpose |
How much topsides
paint do I need? |
Powerboat |
Sailboat |
| Waterline Length (feet) |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
20 |
25 |
30 |
35 |
40 |
| 2 part products (quarts) |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5.5 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| 1 part enamels (quarts) |
3 |
4.5 |
6 |
8 |
9 |
2.5 |
4 |
5.5 |
7 |
8.5 |
| 1 part primers (quarts) |
4 |
5.5 |
7.5 |
10 |
11 |
3 |
5 |
7 |
9 |
10.5 |
| One-Part Paint Systems - Toplac®, Brightside®, Yacht Enamels
This preparation scheme provides a good level of protection |
| Stage |
Product |
Fiberglass |
Aluminum |
Wood |
Steel |
Overcoating Time* |
| Clean |
Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 or Special Thinner 216 |
202 |
216 |
216 |
216 |
20 min |
| Sand |
- |
180-220 grit sandpaper |
sand blast or disc grind (coarse emery cloth) |
80-180 grit
sandpaper |
sand blast or disc grind (coarse emery cloth) |
- |
| Clean |
Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 or Special Thinner 216 |
202 |
remove residue
(with broom or airline) |
216 |
remove residue
(with broom or airline) |
- |
| Surface Primer |
Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354 |
DO NOT USE |
1 coat (thinned) |
DO NOT USE |
1 coat (thinned) |
1 hr |
| Pre Primer |
Yacht Primer |
DO NOT USE |
DO NOT USE |
1 coats (thinned 10-15%) |
DO NOT USE |
8 hrs |
| Primer |
Yacht Primer |
DO NOT USE |
1 coat |
- |
1 coat |
- |
Filler
(if needed) |
Surfacing Putty 257 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
4 hrs |
| Primer |
Yacht Primer |
DO NOT USE |
1-2 coats |
1-2 coats |
1-2 coats |
- |
| Primer/ Undercoater |
Pre-Kote |
1-2 coats |
1-2 coats |
1-2 coats |
1-2 coats |
8 hrs |
| Topcoat |
Toplac® or Brightside® |
2 coats |
2 coats |
2 coats |
2 coats |
12 hrs |
| *Minimum wait time between coats or between overcoating with the next step in the system,
at a temperature of 73°F. |
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