{"product_id":"premium-hrt-1","title":"Pettit HRT Premium Bottom Paint","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"classyunicodedone\"\u003ePettit Premium HRT Multi-Season Antifouling Boat Bottom Paint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the superior protection of Pettit HRT Premium Bottom Paint, crafted to deliver advanced antifouling performance. This high-quality paint provides exceptional coverage and long-lasting defense against all types of marine growth. Pettit HRT premium reviews consistently praise its durability and effectiveness, making it a top choice among boaters seeking reliable hull protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRT: Hybrid Reactive Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures high density biocide utilization to maximize effectiveness, along with film modifiers to reduce yearly build-up, maintain color consistency, and lower weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Season protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-copper hybrid protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth durable polishing finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior coverage over most bottom paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEqually effective on both power and sail boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1219 Blue, 1319 Green, 1619 Red, 1819 Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr width=\"100%\" size=\"2\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"classyunicodedone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Much Pettit HRT Premium Do I Need for My Boat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"141\" width=\"600\" alt=\"Pettit Premium HRT Application Chart\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-6rtev5owwo\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/pettit-bottom-paint-chart2.png\" title=\"Pettit Premium HRT Application Chart\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate the square footage of the hull to be painted - multiply the length of the hull by the beam then multiply that total by .85\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide that number (your square foot total) by the amount of coverage Odyssey HD provides. (500 square foot per gallon). This will give you a one-coat total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr width=\"100%\" size=\"2\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"classyunicodedone\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply Pettit HRT Premium Bottom Paint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePettit HRT Premium is easily applied by brush, roller, or spray. When rolling, use only a high-quality short nap roller cover. Apply using thin coats. For the smoothest possible finish, thin the paint approximately 5-10% using\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/truewindmarine.com\/products\/special-thinner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e120 Brushing Thinner\u003c\/a\u003e. Pettit HRT Premium has a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months. Thoroughly mix the paint before using. Before using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e500 ft2\/gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrush, roller, airless or conventional spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Roller Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Coats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 minimum per season with additional coat at waterline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet Film Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.75 mils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Film Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.5 mils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e50°F Min. \/ 90°F Max\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinner:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/truewindmarine.com\/products\/special-thinner\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pettit Special Thinner\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e120 Brushing Thinner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wholesalemarine.com\/pettit-120-paint-brushing-thinner-quart.html\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Do not apply Pettit HRT Premium on aluminum hulls or outdrives**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreviously Painted Surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor old hard and ablative bottom paints, begin by thoroughly wiping down the surface with 120 Brushing Thinner. Pay extra attention to waterline areas. Then sand the painted surface with 80 grit sandpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld tin or copper copolymers, or Teflon-based antifouling paints should be sanded thoroughly with 80 grit sandpaper to remove the chalky outer surface. Wipe clean, then apply one coat of Pettit HRT Premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, sloughing antifouling paints should be removed before applying Premium HRT.\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, should be thoroughly cleaned with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor de-waxed several times with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePettit D-95 Dewaxer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Sanding Method (1):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePrep the surface with 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep or wash the fiberglass three times using Pettit D95 Dewaxer. Then apply one thin coat of Pettit 6998 Skip- Sand Primer. Use a 3\/16” or less nap when applying by roller. Consult the primer label for complete application and antifouling top coating instructions. Apply two thin coats of Premium HRT.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Sanding Method (2):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThoroughly clean, de-wax and etch the surface with 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep using a coarse Scotch-Brite pad in a swirling motion. Thoroughly rinse all residue from the surface and let dry. Then apply one coat of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePettit-Protect High Build Epoxy Primer. Consult the primer label for complete application and antifouling top coating instructions. Apply two thin coats of Pettit HRT Premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBare Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare wooden hulls should be sanded thoroughly with 80 grit sandpaper and wiped clean of sanding residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a coat of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e6627 Tie-Coat Primer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethinned 25% with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e97 Epoxy Thinner\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edirectly to the bare wood. Allow 4 hours to dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply two un-thinned coats of Pettit HRT Premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Hulls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean surface to remove grease and dirt; remove loose rust and scale from the metal surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrape, sandblast or wire brush to 2-3 mil profile. Blow off residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply one or two coats of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePettit 6980 Rustlok Primer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efollowed by two coats of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePettit 4700\/4701 High Build Epoxy Primer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow with Pettit HRT Premium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderwater Metal Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolvent clean then abrade to clean bright metal by sanding with 60-80 grit sandpaper, sandblasting or wire brushing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2-3 coats of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProp Coat Barnacle Barrier 1792.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 2 thin coats of Pettit HRT Premium bottom paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2819\/4438\/files\/Pettit-Premium-HRT-Antifouling-Paint-Application-Instructions.pdf?v=1770928164\" title=\"Pettit Premium HRT Antifouling Paint Application Instructions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"55\" width=\"57\" alt=\"pdficon.png\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn3.bigcommerce.com\/s-6rtev5owwo\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/pdficon.png\" title=\"pdficon.png\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick to Download Pettit HRT Premium Antifouling Paint Application Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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\/4e5d3560-dab8-013e-a88a-12df8f8cb346\/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":"Black \/ Gal","offer_id":43098111508614,"sku":"PET-1819G","price":188.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green \/ Gal","offer_id":43098111541382,"sku":"PET-1319G","price":188.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ Gal","offer_id":43098111574150,"sku":"PET-1619G","price":188.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue \/ Gal","offer_id":43103304319110,"sku":"PET-1219G","price":188.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/2819\/4438\/files\/Pettit_Premium_HRT_Bottom_Paint__47671.jpg?v=1770170659","url":"https:\/\/truewindmarine.com\/products\/premium-hrt-1","provider":"True Wind Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}