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Interlux InterProtect 2000E Primer Kit
Item: #870526 | Part Number: Not Selected$48.71 - $134.99
Description
Interlux InterProtect 2000E Primer Kit is a high-performance two-part epoxy primer designed to protect fiberglass hulls from water absorption and osmotic blistering. Formulated with Micro-Plates® technology, it creates a tough, overlapping water barrier with excellent adhesion to fiberglass, metal, and wood. Fast-drying and sag-resistant, it's ideal for above and below the waterline protection.
Interlux InterProtect 2000E Primer Kit Item # 870526
Description
This remarkable two-part epoxy coating protects fiberglass hulls from water absorption. It's formulated with Microplates® that creates an overlapping water barrier. It's also great for repairing gelcoat that has been damaged by osmotic blistering.
Features:
- Two-part epoxy water barrier with Micro-Plates
- Available in two colors gray and white
- Fast drying, easy application
- Up to two weeks is allowed between coats
- Sag resistance to insure the elimination of sags and runs during application
- Excellent adhesion to fiberglass, composite, metal and wood
- Suitable for use as a universal primer for all surfaces
- Suitable for above and below the waterline
Specifications:
- Finish: Matt
- Specific gravity: 1.4
- Volume solids: 45%
- Mix ratio: 3:1 by volume (as supplied)
- Typical shelf life: 2 years
- VOC (as supplied): 464 g/lt
- Suitable for above the waterline: Hull
- Suitable for below the waterline: Hull, propeller, and outdrive
- Substrates: Aluminum / zinc-galvanized steel, GRP / FRP, lead, steel, and wood
- Components: 2
Part Numbers for Interlux InterProtect 2000E Primer Kit
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Alternate gray and white. Great coating
Covers well. Easy to use. I’d recommend switching gray and white alternating. I used three coats on a white bottomed boat (most are) and gray on white would be much easier to determine where you’ve been. Coat 2 white on grey for the same reason, 3rd white on gray is my recommended approach. I did 3 white coats and it requires unwavering discipline to get full coverage.
Date published: 2025-06-17
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bear from
Awesome aluminum primer
Used for under and above the waterline on my aluminum sailboat. Awesome for bonding to aluminum. Protection!
Date published: 2026-04-16
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Jim from VA from
Serious blister protection
Properly applied this stops blistering in its tracks.
Date published: 2026-04-13
Questions
Does this come with parts The harder in the paint?
This is a two part product-2000E and 2001E. Check with Defender to see if each part has to be ordered separately-I do not remember. I have purchased this stuff twice and each time it was applied by my boatyard on fully exposed (naked and bright) areas of my lead keel with good results. The first time the yard did not lift the boat (keel) off the "cradle" so the 2000E/01E was not applied to the bottom of the keel. I believe that is why I had to re-apply one or two yrs latter. The second application was last spring (2023). When the boat is hauled the bottom is power washed and this year (in a different yard) an area about 6" sq had exposed raw lead. I will be redoing the 2000E/01E in that area again this year. I believe the
product is good and the flaws were the result of less than perfect application.
Date published: 2024-03-28
2000e over galvanized steel
Interlux 2000e over Galvanized Steel ?
from my experience!
Rough Grit Sand first 80 grit max 60 grit if the sander operator is careful. Finish should be rough so the 2 part epoxy can bind solidly with the metal.
I would do a test section first, 12” x12” With 3 separate coverings 12-24 hours between coats. I would also contact Interlux and ask if a Primer coating should go on first. The sanding work will need/have to be done regardless of what product is being applied. I am not a professional, but I have researched and used Interlux products as well as other Manufactures of similar products.
Hope this helps !
Michael
Date published: 2026-04-10