Interlux Micron 66

[pbuzz3323]

got a good deal on a gallon of this but Im not sure if its enough..I have a 240 searay sundeck..24' with 8' foot beam. got it for 150.00 gallon..New..would anyone recommend 2 gallons or will 1 cover. Its my boats first bottom paint. My main concern is if 1 Gallon will cover?

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

The paint will have a coverage specification on it per gallon. Take some rudimentary measurements of the hull. Water line to keel, in several places, and make an estimate for the sq footage. Pretend the boat bottom is a triangle on top of a rectangle - it will be close enough. You will want to put on two coats, over a primer.

BTW - I do not think you will get two coats out of 1 gal. You can also get some generic ablative A-F paint, likely made by Interlux, for less $$.

 

[pbuzz3323]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

Will it work just as well as this is supposed to? Know any names off the top of your head? thanks

 

[flashback]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

I always ask around locally where I will be boating, as different paints work better in a particular area or water..I also don't think you will get 2 coats out of a gallon,,

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

Pbuzz, I have used both WestMarine and BoatUS-brand paint. They are made by either Pettit or Interlux, but sell for about 80% of the name brand product. Here in NJ I get the ablative paint with the most copper content, that is in the low price range. In warmer waters, you need more copper and maybe a slime controller. Pick an ablative paint and two coats will last 2-3 seasons. Use a primer (Pettit Sandless Primer is good). Unpainted boat bottoms have wax on them. if you paint over this wax w/o primer, chunks of bottom paint will fall off.

 

[pbuzz3323]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

I always thought it was the best but now I see others that appear to be the same quality for about 75-95 bucks so I guess I'll go that route.Thanks

 

[maxturbo]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

got a good deal on a gallon of this but Im not sure if its enough..I have a 240 searay sundeck..24' with 8' foot beam. got it for 150.00 gallon..New..would anyone recommend 2 gallons or will 1 cover. Its my boats first bottom paint. My main concern is if 1 Gallon will cover?

Where did you find it for that price? The cheapest I found was 171.00. from wholesale marine.

 

[maxturbo]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

My mistake thought you where talking about the Micron CSC. Thats what I paid for a gallon 171.00

 

[seven up]

Re: Interlux Micron 66

To widen your choices:

Bluewater Marine Paints in New Jesey. They have specials on their website too. Marine, Industrial, Pools, etc.


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