Surface preparation
Preparation can vary depending on the surface to be coated, so follow our painting specification for specific details of preparation.
GRP
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Degrease with thinner.
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Sand the surface using 80- 180 grit paper.
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Remove all dust with fresh water and allow to dry completely.
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Follow the paint specifications on the website.
Aluminium
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Degrease with thinner.
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Sand the surface using 100 grit paper suitable for aluminium.
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Clean thoroughly to remove all residue and allow to dry.
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Immediately apply the first coat of Seajet primer.
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Follow the paint specifications on the website.
Wood
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Degrease with thinner.
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Abrade in the direction of the grain with 180 grit paper, followed by 280 grit paper.
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Remove all dust and clean thoroughly. Let the surface dry.
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Follow the paint specifications on the website.
Stainless steel/Bronze
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Degrease with thinner.
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Sand the surface with 60-80 grit paper.
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Clean the surface thoroughly and allow it to dry completely.
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Immediately apply the first coat of Seajet primer.
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Follow the paint specifications on the website.
Steel
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Degrease with thinner.
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Grit blast to Sa 2.5 or abrade mechanical by grinder.
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Remove all contamination and allow to dry.
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Follow the paint specifications on the website.
Existing antifoul system
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High pressure wash to remove all contamination.
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Closely examine the hull for damage and hard fouling attachment.
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After scraping off barnacles and shell growth, remove any remains with wet sanding until they are no longer visible.
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Wash with fresh water and let dry.
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Follow the paint specifications on the website.
SEAJET's mobile App.
Seajet’s mobile App is a product manual and paint guide in one. A simple tool that tells you which products are suitable for your boat and where in the world you can buy your SEAJET paint. The app also provides a paint calculator to calculate how much paint you need for the desired final result.
- Paint calculator
- Data sheets
- Paint guide
- Store locator
- Product guide
- Tutorials
