Aquagard is a polyvinyl/acrylic copolymer, cuprous oxide pigmented coating formulated especially to prevent barnacles, algae, slime and other fouling organisms on vessels immersed in salt, brackish and fresh water. Nontoxic fumes, soap and water cleanup. Controlled leach out. Paint can be applied over existing bottom paints that are clean, free of any debris and dry.
APPLICATION: Roll the paint onto the hull using a short nap roller cover (usually 3/8 nap). Wear sleeves and gloves to keep the paint off your skin. Don’t add any thinner to bottom paint unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise. Fill your paint tray with paint. Dip your roller and roll it up and down on the hull. Each time you refill the paint tray, first stir the paint in the can to keep the copper in suspension. By the time you work all the way around the hull, many bottom paints will be dry enough to overcoat. Check the specifications on the paint you are using. A second coat is usually recommended and will increase the life of almost any bottom paint; copolymers benefit from 3 or 4 coats. No sanding or other prep is needed between coats. Once the paint dries to the manufactures specifications, you are ready to launch.
THEORETICAL COVERAGE: 273 sq. ft./gallon at 2 mil Dry Film Thickness THINNER: Not recommended CLEANER: Soap and water
