SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION SYSTEM

Bare steel. The substrate should be sanblasted or accurately wirebrushed and well degreased. Apply a first coat of EPOFOND AM-9.  Let dry and follow up with 2 coats of EPOFOND AM-9 and then 1 coat of SOLVER PRIMER. Overcoat then wit h 2-3 coats of SIRENA ABR antifouling, always allowing the required drying time between coats.

Bare wood. Apply 1 coat of EVIOX CROMOMINIO followed by 2 coats of SOLVER PRIMER. Overcoat then with 2-3 coats of SIRENA ABR antifouling, always allowing the required drying time between coats.

Fibreglass (gelcoat). Apply over the gelcoat 1 coat of UNIFIBER PRIMER followed by 2-3 coats of SIRENA ABR antifouling, always allowing the required drying time between coats.

Painted hull. The bottom surface should be perfectly cleaned, free from fouling, rinsed with fresh water and sanded ( wet sandpapering is recommended) wear protective mask and googles during application to avoid contact with dust particles). Apply over the old antifouling (especially if the nature is unknown) 1 coat of SOLVER PRIMER as intermediate coat, followed by 2 coats of SIRENA ABR, always allowing the required drying time between coats.

Recommendations. After the application of the last coat the maximum launching period of the antifouling is 1 month; with top quality copper based antifouling and after agreement with our technical staff, the launching time may extend up to 3 months, providing that the hull is protected from moisture, rain or atmospheric agents with plastic cover or similar material.

Colour. The color of the antifouling paint after immersion in water may result slightly different since small color differences can occur between different production lots: if necessary, mix them before application.

Remarks. The values specified in the present technical data sheet may vary slightly  from one batch to another. The antifouling paint must not come in contact with water, chemicals or subjected to mechanical stress before the curing is complete. The wet film thickness refers to the undiluted product. In case of dilution, this value increases. The above information is the result of accurate laboratory tests and practical experience, however, since the product is predominantly used outside the manufacturer's control, we can only guarantee the continuous quality of the product. The above information may  be subject to revision by our company. For clarification, updates or further information, it is recommended to contact our company directly. This technical data sheet cancels and replaces any other previously published data sheet.