Interlux VC Performance Epoxy

• Non-Antifouling Bottom Coatings
• A bright white hard epoxy with Teflon® for use on the bottoms of performance boats that do not require antifouling
• Teflon® is added to lower drag and to make it easier to wet sand
• Use on fiberglass, epoxy and properly prepared metal surfaces
• Ideal for boats where a non-toxic bottom finish is preferable or where fouling is at a minimum

VC Performance Epoxy is a two-part Teflon® bearing epoxy that has a hard, slick finish ideal for use on the underwater surfaces of high performance powerboats and racing sailboats. Teflon® adds lubricity and eases wet sanding and burnishing.

VC Performance Epoxy's hard, stain-resistant finish is also ideal for rack-stored and trailered boats or boats that are kept in the water not requiring antifouling protection. VC Performance Epoxy has no antifouling or foul release properties.

Bottom Paint Application Chart To use this chart refer to "Different Types of Antifouling Paints." Then pick the type that is best for your boat.
	Displacement Power Boat		Cruising Sail
	Top Shelf	Next Best	Top Shelf	Next Best
Self-Polishing Copolymers	Micron® 66	N/A	Micron® 66	N/A
Controlled Solubility Copolymers	Micron® Extra	Micron® CSC	Micron® Extra	Micron® CSC
Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative
Hard	Ultra, Ultra-Kote®	Fiberglass Bottomkote®	Ultra, Ultra-Kote®	Fiberglass Bottomkote®, Trilux® 33™
	Large Boats Used Infrequently		Planing Powerboat
	Top Shelf	Next Best	Top Shelf	Next Best
Self-Polishing Copolymers	Micron® 66	N/A	Micron® 66	N/A
Controlled Solubility Copolymers	Micron® Extra	Micron® CSC	Micron® Extra	Micron® CSC
Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative
Hard	Ultra, Ultra-Kote®	Fiberglass Bottomkote®	Ultra, Ultra-Kote®	Fiberglass Bottomkote®
	Racing Sail		Trailer Boat & Rack Storage
	Top Shelf	Next Best	Top Shelf	Next Best
Self-Polishing Copolymers	Micron® 66	N/A	N/A	N/A
Controlled Solubility Copolymers	Micron® 66	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative
Hard	VC® Offshore, Baltoplate, Trilux® 33™ (White), VC 17m® Extra	Fiberglass Bottomkote®, Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua	Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua	Fiberglass Bottomkote®
Non Antifouling	VC® Performance Epoxy	-	VC® Performance Epoxy	-
	Large Sportfisherman		Freshwater
	Top Shelf	Next Best	Top Shelf	Next Best
Self-Polishing Copolymers	Micron® 66	N/A	N/A	N/A
Controlled Solubility Copolymers	Micron® Extra	Micron® CSC	Micron® Extra	Micron® CSC
Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative	Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT	Super Ablative
Hard	Ultra, Ultra-Kote®	Fiberglass Bottomkote®	Ultra, Trilux® 33™	VC 17m® Extra
Non Antifouling	-	-	VC® Performance Epoxy	-
This chart is for guidance only. Your Boat and the conditions in which you use your boat will vary.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ANTIFOULING PAINTS
Antifouling type is dictated by the quality, combinatino, quantity and type of resin.

SELF-POLISHING COPOLYMERS – SPC technology antifoulings work because the film contains a patented resin called an ‘SPC Copolymer’. This copolymer reacts with saltwater in a controlled way. As a result, the chemical reaction controls and sustains the release of biocides throughout the lifetime of the antifouling without decline. This chemical reaction will take place at the same rate whether you boat is underway or sitting at the dock. This type of technology has previously only been available in tin-based copolymer coatings, which are restricted in their use to boats over 82 feet in length. This new, patented Interlux® technology is available for professional application to boats of all sizes. It is not recommended for use in fresh water.
For Self-Polishing Copolymers use Micron® 66®

CONTROLLED SOLUBILITY COPOLYMERS or CONTROLLED DEPLETION POLYMERS – These types of antifoulings are partially soluble which means that as water passes across the surface of the coating, it wears down much like a bar of soap would wear away. The physical action of the water over the surface steadily reduces the thickness of the paint at a controlled rate, which results in always having fresh biocide at the surface of the paint throughout the season. For this reason these types of antifoulings have the capability to perform in the areas of highest fouling challenge. Boats painted with Controlled Solubility Copolymers can be hauled and relaunched without repainting since the biocides are chemically bound to the paint film and are only active when in the water. The longevity of these coatings is related to the thickness of the paint.
For Controlled Solubility Copolymer Antifoulings use Micron® Extra with Biolux®, Micron® CSC or Micron® Optima.

ABLATIVE ANTIFOULINGS – Ablative antifoulings wear away with use like the controlled depletion polymers but at a much less controlled rate. Ablative antifoulings are affected more by water temperature, salinity and alkalinity than are the controlled depletion polymers and generally wear away faster. They are less expensive than controlled depletion polymers and they provide excellent antifouling protection but they don’t last as long as the controlled depletion polymers or controlled solubility copolymers.
For Ablative Antifoulings use Fiberglass Bottomkote® ACT.

HARD ANTIFOULINGS – The technical term for these types of antifouling paints is ‘contact leaching’. The paint dries to a porous film that is packed with biocides, which leach out on contact with water to prevent fouling growth. This leaching is chemically designed to release biocide throughout the season, but the amount will steadily decrease until there is not enough biocide coming out of the paint film to maintain fouling protection. Once the biocide is exhausted, the hard paint film remains on the boat. Hard antifoulings do not retain their antifouling ability out of the water and cannot be hauled and relaunched without repainting. One of the main benefits of this type of antifouling is its resistance to abrasion and rubbing. This makes it ideal for fast powerboats, racing sailboats or boats where the owners have the bottoms scrubbed regularly. Most hard antifouling paints can be wet sanded and burnished prior to launch to reduce drag and improve hull speed.
For Hard Antifoulings use Ultra with Biolux®, Ultra-Kote®, Fiberglass Bottomkote® or Fiberglass Bottomkote® Aqua. For Hard Racing Finishes use VC® Offshore with Teflon®, Baltoplate, VC 17m® Extra or VC 17m®.

How much antifouling paint do I need?	Powerboat					Sailboat
Waterline Length (feet)	20	25	30	35	40	20	25	30	35	40
Quarts standard range	3	4	6	8	10	3	4	5.5	7	9
Quarts VC 17m / VC 17m Extra	3	4	5.5	7.5	9.5	2.5	3	4.5	5.5	7.5

Conventional One-Part Products This system provides a good level of protection
Stage	Product	Aluminum	Steel	Wood
Clean	Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 or Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601 or Special Thinner 216	YES	YES	202 or 216
Sand	-	grind or sandblast	grind or sandblast	Sand with 80 grit sandpaper
Surface Primer	Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354	1 coat	1 coat	DO NOT USE
Primer	Primocon®	1 coat	1 coat	1 coat (thinned 10-15%)
Filler	Watertite	as needed	as needed	as needed
Primer	Primocon®	2-3 coats	2-3 coats	1-2 coats
Antifouling	Interlux® Antifouling	2-3 coats	2-3 coats	2-3 coats

Drying Information	50° F	73° F	95° F
Touch Dry (ISO)	3 hrs	2 hrs	2 hrs
Immersion	7 days	4 days	3 days
Pot Life	6 hrs	5 hrs	4 hrs
Overcoated by VC Performance Epoxy	6 hrs min- 24 hrs max	5 hrs min- 24 hrs max	4 hrs min- 24 hrs max

APPLICATION AND USE

Preparation
BARE FIBERGLASS: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
CLEAR EPOXY: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water. Wet sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Wash down with fresh water. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
BARE METAL: Sandblast or grind to bright metal finish. Immediately apply Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354 thinned 25% with Viny-Lux Solvent 355. Allow to dry for 1-24 hours.

Method
Apply 3 coats of VC Performance Epoxy. VC Performance Epoxy is designed for spray application but can be applied by brush and rollers.

Hints
Mixing Mix base and curing agent thoroughly at the specified ratio. Allow 45 mins at 50°F/10°C and 30 mins above 77°F/25°C for induction.
Thinner Reducing Solvent 2316N.
Thinning Thin, if necessary, after induction.
Cleaner Bare Fiberglass - Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Epoxy - Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
Airless Spray Pressure: 142-170 bar/2100-2500 psi Tip Size: 0.48-0.53 mm/19-21 thou.
Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.08 bar/50-60 psi - gun pressure; 8-15 psi pot pressure. Tip Size: 1.4-1.5 mm/55-60 thou. Siphon Cup: Pressure: 3.06-4.08 bar/45-60 psi. Tip Size: 1.4-1.5 mm/55-60 thou.
Other If fairing is necessary, use Interprotect Watertite between 1st and 2nd coats of VC Performance Epoxy and then apply 3 coats of VC Performance Epoxy over the Interprotect Watertite.

Some Important Points
Product temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 29°C/85°F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10°C/50°F and maximum 35°C/95°F.

Compatibility/Substrates
VC Performance Epoxy can be applied to gelcoat, bare fiberglass, epoxy and properly primed metal. Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. VC Performance Epoxy can only be applied over two component products that are specified for underwater use. If there is any single paint (such as antifouling paint) on the surface, it must be removed and then proceed as with bare surface.

Number of Coats
3-4 as needed

Coverage
(Theoretical) - 200 (ft²/Gal) by spray

Recommended DFT
3.5 mils dry

Application Methods
Brush, Roller, Airless Spray, Conventional Spray - Pressure Pot or Siphon Cup

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