Micron technology Micron technology formulations are second to none! Micron technology was first introduced to the industry in the early 1980s and has evolved into class leading antifouling paints! Micron technology is the basis of all Micron bottom paints. Longest lasting, multi-season protection, with the ability to haul and re-launch without repainting Controlled polishing like a bar of soap reducing paint build up, eliminates the need for sanding Micron technology polishes to a smoother surface than old fashioned hard antifoulings maximizing fuel savings Unlike old-fashioned high copper bottom paints, Micron uses less copper more efficiently for longest lasting antifouling protection Old-fashioned hard antifoulings Old-fashioned hard antifoulings will eventually leave biocide trapped within a rough, honeycombed paint film that will need to be removed by sanding or scraping. Shown in the left picture below. Micron technology Controlled polishing like a bar of soap reduces paint buildup and eliminates the need for sanding. Shown in the right picture above. After many years of using old fashioned hard high copper bottom paints, the paint film continues to build up, become brittle, and starts to crack and flake off. Micron technology antifoulings polish at a controlled rate and therefore will never build up. It is this controlled polishing that enables Micron to be used on all boats, in all waters, and at all times! No paint build up means that you will never have to remove old layers of Micron and spend precious hours or money each time you want to repaint. Micron technology uses copper more efficiently than old-fashioned hard copper bottom paints Hard antifoulings release a lot of biocide when the boat is first launched and then slows as the paint ages, until it goes below the amount needed to maintain antifouling protection. Micron technology is designed to polish at a controlled rate delivering a constant amount of biocide over the life of the paint. This allows for a much more efficient use of the copper in the antifouling. Micron technology antifouling paints polish at a controlled rate delivering a constant amount of biocide over time.The release rate of copper is much more efficient than that of old fashioned hard antifoulings. In simple terms, if you can still see Micron on the boat, it is still working for you. Hard antifoulings will tend to lose their effectiveness over time. The information provided here has been reproduced courtesy of Interlux. Wholesale Marine reproduced this information 08/17/2009. #Interlux #Paint #Product Information
