Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Enamel Marine Paint

Interlux Bilgekote Bilge Enamel Marine Paint

Interlux Bilgekote is a fast drying, durable coating formulated for application to bilge areas. This paint helps prevent absorption of oil, gasoline or sludge into wood and fiberglass. Features a semi gloss finish and is available in white or gray.

Features:

• Hard wearing coating for bilges and bulkheads.
• Chemical resistance to fumes, fuel and oil.
• High opacity for thorough coverage.
• Cleans easily for reduced upkeep.
• Sold in quarts

How to Apply Interlux Bilgekote Marine Paint

• Application Method: Brush, roller, or spray
• Number of Coats: Two coats minimum
• Coverage: 450 sq. ft./gal.
• Thinner: Brushing Liquid 333 or Special Thinner 216

Surface Preparation

• Bare Fiberglass In Good Condition:
• Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush.
• Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.
• Degrease with YMA601V Fiberglass Surface Prep.
• Sand with 180 grade paper. Remove sanding residue.
• Bare Fiberglass In Poor Condition:
• Clean as above.
• Sand with 80 grade paper then remove sanding residue.
• Apply 1-2 coats of Pre-Kote primer.
• Sand each coat with 120 grit sandpaper then remove sanding residue.
• Bare Wood
• Sand surface then wipe clean.
• Apply Pre-Kote, sand surface and wipe clean.
• Bare Metal
• Sandblast or grind, remove sanding residue.
• Within 1 hour of abrasion, apply 1 coat of Interprotect 2000E thinned 15-20%.
• Following the overcoating guidelines for Interprotect 2000E. Apply 1-2 coats of Pre-Kote.
• Clear Epoxy
• Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush.
• Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry.
• Degrease with YMA601V Fiberglass Surface Prep.
• Sand with 80 grit paper then remove sanding residue.
• Apply one coat of Epoxy Primekote or Interprotect 2000E.
• Previously Painted Surfaces
• The surface must be clean and dry.
• Sand using 180-220 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.

Application

• Apply 2-3 coats of Bilgekote following the proper dry times.
• Sand between coats using 220-230 grit paper, then remove sanding residue.
• Bilgekote may be applied by roller and brush using the roll and tip method.
• Bilgekote may also be applied by spray.

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