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
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