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Interlux Toplac Plus Topside Paint
Item: #1009399 | Part Number: Not Selected$64.99 - $197.99
Description
Interlux Toplac Plus Topside Paint delivers a deep, professional gloss finish with less effort. This premium one-part topcoat offers excellent roller application without tipping, plus advanced UV protection for long-lasting color and shine above the waterline.
Interlux Toplac Plus Topside Paint Item # 1009399
Description
Toplac Plus is a new premium gloss one-part topcoat for all substrates above the waterline. Toplac Plus offers a professional quality finish that is easy to apply with exceptional roller application, without the need for tipping. The new, advanced formula provides highly durable UV protection for longer lasting gloss and color retention over time.
Features:
- Comes in a large range of vibrant colors
- Advanced formula for superior protection, gloss, and color retention
- Use with Pre-Kote Plus for professional quality and lasting results in fewer steps
- Suitable for above the waterline only
Specifications:
- Suitable for above the waterline: hull
- Substrates:
- Aluminum/zinc-Galvanized steel
- GRP
- FRP
- Wood
- Recommended number of coats: 2 - 3 with brush or roller
- Practical coverage: 489 sq. ft./Gal
- Finish: High Gloss
- Specific Gravity: 1.1
- Volume Solids: 51%
- Typical Shelf Life: 2 years
- VOC (As Supplied): 404 g/lt
- VOC (EU Solvent): 367 g/kg EU Solvent Emissions Directive (Council Directive 1999/13/EC)
- Components: 1
Part Numbers for Interlux Toplac Plus Topside Paint
Reviews
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Greg l from
Has little to no durability
Goes on very well, looks great at first but that’s it, it scratch’s and wears off very easily!!
Date published: 2025-06-14
Rated 2 out of
5
by
SteveR from
Not a fan of this paint.
This paint sets up too fast, doesn't level and is a disappointment. Did four coats with 1/4” nap, and tipped with a brush. It stays as it’s tipped, brush marks and all. I’m quite disappointed with this paint. I’m an experienced painter too. Interlux 001 brightside paint is better.
Date published: 2025-07-07
Rated 1 out of
5
by
LCComo from
Wrong product shipped, required to pay to return
I was a bit upset when my order was delivered... I needed the product the day it came in and was sent the wrong color. Couldn't wait another week so drove 65 miles to West Marine to pick up the correct color.
When I contacted support and told them the order showed the correct color, the packing slip said it was the right color, but was obvious if someone looked at the can it was not "Flag Blue"... told them I wanted to just return the product as waiting another week was not acceptable. What angered me over Defender's mistake is I was required to go to a UPS Store to drop off the wrong product and also get charged a shipping fee.
Not saying I won't buy from Defender... only that this experience was not good. Support was rather snappy and did nothing to rectify their mistake - cost me an hour-and-a-half in time, 45 miles worth of gas, $12.58 to return the product, and couldn't use what I ordered.
Date published: 2024-12-04
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Mike from
Easy to Apply But....
I applied three coats of the Toplac Plus over three coats of Pre-Kote Plus. I was impressed with the flow and ability for the paint to lay down. Pay close attention to the directions re: thinning and use a very short nap roller (I used foam) with no tipping. I got some orange peel after the third coat, but that's it.
However, even after curing for two weeks, the paint immediately lifted when I was pulling up some butyl tape squeeze out after mounting some hardware. That doesn't bode well for long term durability.
Painted surface has only been out in the weather for about a month so we'll have to see what happens.
Date published: 2026-06-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
NEK Navy Tar from
Ol’ Paint
It was flag blue and silky. Rolled and tipped quite nicely.
Date published: 2026-06-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DALE from
This Primer made All the Difference
This Primer made all the difference. It was thick, soaked into the substrate and created an outstanding base in 2 coats. Wish I had enough to have appliedva 3rd coat as was recommended.
Date published: 2026-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cannibal Sailing from
Interlux Toplac paint
Best Interlux paint I've used. Beats Brightsides and Perfection. Np mixing, rolls very well.
Date published: 2026-01-30
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Anonymous from
Excellent Flow - Great Paint
I wanted to change the interior color of a 15 foot dinghy from blue to off white. The original was Interlux Brightside which was no longer made. I followed the Interlux instructions for overcoating a surface in good condition (sanding lightly, wipe down with Interlux brushing solvent). Painting was by brush and roller - no tipping was required after rolling. You need to pay attention to thinning - use the correct solvent. It did not take more than 5% but was necessary. I needed 2 full coats, plus one more pass on needed areas to cover the blue. The paint is harder than Brightside, and has held up while sailing. I am very happy with the result!
Date published: 2025-10-13
Questions
I have a wood hull with good paint that is just beginning to fail. What are your surface prep requirements?
Don't use this paint for your hull. It is for use above the waterline.
The following is text from the description:
Toplac Plus is a new premium gloss one-part topcoat for all substrates above the waterline.
Date published: 2024-04-26
Needs to be sanded between coats?
Toplac Plus does not require sanding between new coats.
Date published: 2024-12-02
Will Toplac Plus paint be durable for the white boot stripe which is above but near the water line and above my boot bottom paint on a new wood boat with fiberglass epoxy encapsulation followed by the recommended primer coats?
Toplac did great on boot stripe, interior repaint. Holds up well, shines. Absolutely terrible on painting a mast. Runs, poor coverage, chips easily. That was a poor choice in paints for a mast.
Date published: 2025-07-01