Pettit Old Salem Bronze Hard Racing Paint

HOW TO APPLY PETTIT OLD SALEM COPPER BRONZE HARD RACING NON-ANTIFOULING MARINE PAINT

Application Method: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray

Color: Bronze

Finish: Glossy

Number of Coats: 2

Application Temp: 50°F Minimum | 90°F Maximum

Thinners: 120 Brushing Thinner | 121 Spraying Thinner

Coverage: 800 sq. ft. /gal.

PRE-APPLICATION:

• Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint is loaded with copper flake pigment. There is a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months.
• It is necessary to thoroughly mix and paint before using.
• Before using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in.
• Do not thin Copper Bronze Hard Racing more than 5% (6.4 ounces per gallon).

SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION:

Bare Wood

• Sand surface completely smooth with 80 grit production paper. Wipe surface clean using a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner.
• Apply a coat of Pettit 6627 Tie Coat Primer thinned 25% with the 120 Brushing Thinner to penetrate and seal the wood.
• Fill any open seams with Pettit Seam Compound (7110 White or 7610 Mahogany) and allow to dry overnight.
• Apply 2 coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint, taking note of the dry times listed above.

Bare Fiberglass

• All bare fiberglass, regardless of age, must be thoroughly cleaned using 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer and clean lint-free rags. Several cleanings may be necessary to ensure complete removal of contaminants.
• New boats must be scrubbed with a detergent and water solution and rinsed with fresh water prior to dewaxing.
• After the surface has been dewaxed, sand it thoroughly with 80 grit production paper and rewash the sanded surfaces with 95 Dewaxer or 120 Brushing Thinner to remove sanding residue.
• Apply one coat of Pettit Protect 4700/4701 High Build Epoxy Primer. When thoroughly dry, sand with 80 grit paper and wipe clean again.
• Apply 2 coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint.

Note: If sanding is prohibited, or is otherwise impractical, make sure the surface has been completely dewaxed and cleaned with Pettit 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer. Then, apply one, thin, continuous coat of Pettit 6999 Sandless Primer. Top coat with two coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint, following the topcoating instructions on the Sandless Primer label.

Steel Hulls

Underwater Metal Parts and Keels:

• Wash the surface with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to remove any oil film or grease.
• The metal should be abraded with emery cloth to a bright texture.
• Remove all sanding residue by vacuuming or with clean, compressed air.
• Apply one, thin wet coat of Pettit 6455 Metal Primer. Allow to dry at least two hours.
• Apply 2 coats of Pettit 6627 Tie Coat Primer followed by 2 coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint.

Information sourced from the Pettit Old Salem 1059 Hard Racing Copper Bronze Non-Antifouling technical bulletin.