Interlux ACT Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux ACT Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux ACT Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint
SKU:
ILX-Y4490BQ.1
$60.99
Availability:
In Stock - Ships Today
Ships next business day if ordered in the next:

Frequently Bought Together

  • Choose Options
  • Choose Options

Interlux ACT Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint

Interlux ACT Antifouling Paint Ablative provides excellent season-to-season protection. Its formula includes Interlux’ Ablative Technology to remove fouling, eliminate coating build-up and with it the need for intensive sanding to remediate. Interlux ACT bottom paint is highly effective to control shell fouling from barnacles and zebra mussels. To combat slime, the paint contains additives that control weeds, slime, and algae growth to keep the boat bottom cleaner longer. In summary, Interlux ACT bottom paint protects against all forms of marine fouling and is recommended for use in fresh, salt and brackish waters.

Features:

  • Dependable performance - Season-to-season antifouling protection
  • Ablative Technology - Eliminates paint build up and sanding
  • Overcoats existing antifouling paint
  • Flexible application schedule - Paint in the fall and launch in the spring
  • Use in salt, brackish and freshwater
  • Use Interlux ACT bottom paint as an alternative to Interlux ACT with Slime Fighter

Specifications:

  • Finish: Matte
  • Number of Coats: 2 coats minimum
  • Coverage: 490.1 ft2/gal
  • Pack Size: 1 US Gallon, 1 US Quart
  • Colors Available: Y4490U Red, Y5590U Green, Y6690U Blue, Y7790U Black, Y8890U Brown
  • VOC: 370 g/lt

Associated Products

Interlux Special Thinner 216: For thinning or surface preparation

Interlux Brush Ease 433: For thinning or surface preparation

Interlux InterProtect 2000E: Universal epoxy primer

How to Apply Interlux ACT Bottom Paint

Interlux ACT bottom paint is suitable for use on fiberglass, wood, and painted surfaces. It is important to stir or shake the contents thoroughly before use. Thin only if necessary, and by no more than 10%. If roller or brush drags during application, use Interlux Brush-Ease 433.

  • Application Methods: Airless Spray, Brush, Conventional Spray, Roller
  • Number of Coats: 2 coats minimum
  • Finish: Matte
  • Coverage: 490.1 ft²/gal.
  • Dry Film Thickness: 2 mils dry
  • Application Temp: 50°F and above
 
    50°F   59°F   73°F   95°F
  Touch Dry   3 hours   2 hours   1 hour   30 mins
  Immersion   16 hours   12 hours   12 hours   8 hours

Surface Preparation

  • Previously Painted Surfaces in Good Condition
    • Remove all traces of loose paint and contamination by sanding the entire surface well with 80 grit wet-dry sandpaper.
    • Remove all sanding residue.
  • Previously Painted Surfaces in Poor Condition
    • Completely remove all old antifouling paint using Interstrip 299E for fiberglass and wood.
    • For steel, sandblast to near white metal.
  • Bare Fiberglass
    • Remove any mold release wax using one of the following Interlux products: Fiberglass Surface Prep YMA601 or Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.
    • Fill any surface imperfections with Interlux Watertite.
    • After the surface has been properly prepared, follow one of the application systems below.
  • Bare Fiberglass - No Sanding System
    • Clean the surface following the procedure above.
    • Apply one coat of Interprotect 2000E or Fiberglass No-Sand Primer.
    • Following overcoating guidelines for the primer, apply at least two coats of ACT allowing appropriate drying times.
  • Bare Fiberglass - Sanding System
    • Clean the surface using the Bare Fiberglass procedure above.
    • Sand with 80 grit paper then remove sanding residue.
    • Apply at least two coats of ACT allowing appropriate drying times.
  • Bare Fiberglass - Blister Prevention System
    • Clean the surface using the Bare Fiberglass procedure above.
    • Sand with 80 grit paper then remove sanding residue.
    • Apply Interprotect 2000E to a thickness of 10 mils.
    • Apply at least two coats of ACT allowing appropriate drying times.
  • Bare Wood
    • Sand with 80 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.
    • Apply the first coat of ACT thinned 10% with Special Thinner 216 or Brush-Ease 433.
    • Fill seams, if necessary with Seam Compound Brown 30.
    • Apply 2 or more coats of ACT unthinned.

Application Information

  • Apply a minimum of 2 coats of Interlux ACT bottom paint (3 on bare wood).
  • For roller application, use a 3/8" nap solvent resistant roller.
  • Product temperature should be a minimum of 50°F and maximum of 85°F.
  • Do not apply over tin-based copolymer antifouling paints.

pdficon.png Click to Download Interlux ACT Bottom Paint Application Instructions

California Residents: warning sign WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - P65Warnings.ca.gov

Other Details

Google Product Type:
Antifouling
Wiser:
Yes
Paint Type:
Ablative Antifouling
Number of Seasons:
Single Season
Hull Material:
Fiberglass, Wood
Water Type:
Brackish Water, Fresh Water, Salt Water
fbt:
related products
Product MPN:
Y4490U/1, Y4490U/QT, Y5590U/1, Y5590U/QT, Y6690U/1, Y6690U/QT, Y7790U/1, 7790U/QT, Y8890U/1
Product UPC:
81948001953, 081948001960, 081948001977, 081948001984, 081948001991, 081948002011, 081948002059, 081948002073, 081948002172

Product Reviews

Questions & Answers