Pettit Protect Fast Dry Epoxy Primer

Pettit Protect Fast Dry Epoxy Primer is a heavy duty, two-component, epoxy coating for use where maximum resistance to fresh or salt water is required. It reduces water absorption making it an excellent choice for osmotic blister prevention and repair. Its high-solids formula allows for quicker and easier application with fewer coats necessary for effective protection. It also offers dependable corrosion protection on all underwater metals.

The white color option offers all the benefits of grey Pettit Protect Fast Dry Epoxy Primer, but will not bleed through even the lightest colored bottom paints. Specifically designed for use below white and light-colored Vivid bottom paints, its use reduces the number of finish coats needed to achieve full color. Pettit Protect has excellent durability in exterior exposures, although, like most epoxies, it will chalk if not top coated.

Features:

• Reduces water absorption in fiberglass hulls and prevents osmotic blistering
• Excellent water and chemical resistance
• Exceptional protection for steel, aluminum and other metals
• High performance system for underwater running gear
• Suitable for above and below the waterline

Specifications:

• Vehicle: Epoxy/Polyamide
• Number of Coats: 2 minimum, 3 coats recommended for best results
• Finish: Low Luster
• Components: 2
• Wet Film Thickness: 6.1 mils
• Mix Ratio (A/B): 3 to 1 (by volume)
• Dry Film Thickness: 3 mils
• Curing Mechanism: Chemical Cure
• Application Temp (Air & Substrate): 45°F Min/90°F Max
• Pot Life: 1 1/2 hours @ 90°F, 3 hours @ 70°F, 7 hours @ 45°F
• Thinner: 97 Epoxy Thinner
• Induction: 15 minutes @ 65°F and above
• Application Method: Brush, roller or spray
• Solids by Weight: 68±2%
• Solids by Volume: 51±2%
• Components: 2
• Dry Time:
  • 90°F
    • To Recoat: 2 hours - 6 months
    • To Bottom Paint: 1 - 5 hours
    • To Launch: 8 hours min.
  • 70°F
    • To Recoat: 3 hours - 6 months
    • To Bottom Paint: 3 - 7 hours
    • To Launch: 12 hours min.
  • 45°F
    • To Recoat: 5 hours - 6 months
    • To Bottom Paint: 5 - 9 hours
    • To Launch: 24 hours min.
• VOC:
  • Part A Only: 376 g/L (3.14 lbs/gal)
  • Part B Only: 544 g/L (4.54 lbs/gal)
  • Parts A & B: 418 g/L (3.49 lbs/gal)

Product Data Sheet

SDS (Grey)

SDS (White)