acguy wrote:
I have a question about bottom paint. I bought a 2000 248 vista last summer. The 248 has bottom paint. When washing or should I say the first time I thought of washing the painted surface the stuff came off. I accidently hit it with a pressure washer and it came off down to what I think must be the barrier cote. It is a baby blue color. I have all the service records and it states that in 2000 they used 1 gallon of blue "SUPR Bottomkote" with 1q of black to darken. Would this be the ablative type because it comes off when scubbed? Also I would like to touch up the area I messed up but can't find out what type of paint it is?
Super Bottom Kote is an ablative paint made by Interlux, and typically used in high-fouling areas (zebra mussels and such). You can learn more at
http://www.yachtpaint.com or by calling them. They should be able to suggest the correct method for dealing with your situation. It's very important to follow the right prep and application steps, regardless of paint brand.
So you're saying you washed something off and got down to a blue colored paint? I take it the top surface was black or a darker blue? Yes, an ablative paint will come off if you scrub it hard or pressure wash it. I only have mine lightly scrubbed when taking it out for a high-speed run doesn't sufficiently clear the gunk off.
It's common to use different colors of paints between coats. This helps you see when the top layer has worn off, revealing the differently colored coats below. I've got black then red ablative layers, with a blue barrier beneath them. If I start seeing the red it means time to repaint the black ablative. If I see blue then it's REALLY time to reapply.
Login
FAQ
Search
