{"product_id":"copper-bronze-hard-racing","title":"Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Non-Antifouling Marine Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Non-Antifouling Marine Paint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePettit Old Salem is recommended for use in fresh water on racing hulls, sailboats, runabouts or cruisers. It is a non-antifouling hard racing finish that can be buffed to give a high-gloss, ultra-smooth surface. It can be used in saltwater for small, dry sailed boats which are not left in the water. Hard Racing Copper Bronze may be applied over most aged hard racing non-antifouling coatings. If the old paint type is unknown, sand a small area and apply a test patch of Hard Racing Copper Bronze to test its compatibility with the old paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for trailered boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use on fiberglass, wood and steel hulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be buffed to give high gloss, ultra smooth surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor dry sailed boats or boats stored in fresh water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGlossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e800 sq. ft\/gal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Coats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT ON ALUMINUM HULLS OR OUTDRIVES.**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***WILL SHIP GROUND ONLY TO THE CONTIGUOUS 48 STATES ONLY***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tab_label classyunicodedone\"\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO APPLY PETTIT OLD SALEM COPPER BRONZE HARD RACING NON-ANTIFOULING MARINE PAINT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Method:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBrush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGlossy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Coats:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Temp:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e50°F Minimum | 90°F Maximum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinners:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e120 Brushing Thinner | 121 Spraying Thinner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e800 sq. ft. \/gal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRY TIMES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Temp.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e To Recoat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo Launch \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 90°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 8 Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e 2 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70°F \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Hours \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Days \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50°F \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 Hours \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Days \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint is loaded with copper flake pigment. There is a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is necessary to thoroughly mix and paint before using.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethin Copper Bronze Hard Racing more than 5% (6.4 ounces per gallon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand surface completely smooth with 80 grit production paper. Wipe surface clean using a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a coat of Pettit 6627 Tie Coat Primer thinned 25% with the 120 Brushing Thinner to penetrate and seal the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill any open seams with Pettit Seam Compound (7110 White or 7610 Mahogany) and allow to dry overnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2 coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint, taking note of the dry times listed above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare Fiberglass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll bare fiberglass, regardless of age, must be thoroughly cleaned using 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer and clean lint-free rags. Several cleanings may be necessary to ensure complete removal of contaminants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew boats must be scrubbed with a detergent and water solution and rinsed with fresh water prior to dewaxing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter the surface has been dewaxed, sand it thoroughly with 80 grit production paper and rewash the sanded surfaces with 95 Dewaxer or 120 Brushing Thinner to remove sanding residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply one coat of Pettit Protect 4700\/4701 High Build Epoxy Primer. When thoroughly dry, sand with 80 grit paper and wipe clean again.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2 coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf sanding is prohibited, or is otherwise impractical, make sure the surface has been completely dewaxed and cleaned with Pettit 95 Fiberglass Dewaxer. Then, apply one, thin, continuous coat of Pettit 6999 Sandless Primer. Top coat with two coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint, following the topcoating instructions on the Sandless Primer label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Hulls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderwater Metal Parts and Keels:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the surface with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to remove any oil film or grease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe metal should be abraded with emery cloth to a bright texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all sanding residue by vacuuming or with clean, compressed air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply one, thin wet coat of Pettit 6455 Metal Primer. Allow to dry at least two hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2 coats of Pettit 6627 Tie Coat Primer followed by 2 coats of Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation sourced from the Pettit Old Salem 1059 Hard Racing Copper Bronze Non-Antifouling technical bulletin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wholesalemarine.com\/content\/PDFs\/How_to_Apply_Pettit_Old_Salem.pdf\" title=\"How to Apply PDF\" target=\"_parent\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"39\" width=\"40\" alt=\"pdficon.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn10.bigcommerce.com\/s-6rtev5owwo\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/pdficon.png\" title=\"pdficon.png\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Apply Old Salem Bottom Paint\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2819\/4438\/files\/How_to_Apply_Pettit_Copper_Bronze_Antifouling.pdf?v=1770918998\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalifornia Residents:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cimg class=\"warningImg\" alt=\"warning sign\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-6rtev5owwo\/stencil\/7a6987c0-e35a-013e-5580-6a7fee461443\/e\/5067e860-e4c7-013e-f544-2ec1a3f21564\/img\/warning.png\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCancer and Reproductive Harm -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"productWarning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003eP65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pettit Paint","offers":[{"title":"Qt","offer_id":43098114097286,"sku":"PET-1959Q","price":103.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2819\/4438\/files\/Pettit_Old_Salem_Bronze_SKUs__21020.jpg?v=1770919246","url":"https:\/\/truewindmarine.com\/products\/copper-bronze-hard-racing","provider":"True Wind Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}