Description
To ensure the topside paint on your boat adheres well and wont lift or peel, apply TotalBoat Topside Primer first This one-part premium marine undercoat is compatible with all 1- and 2-part polyurethane and enamel topside paints Its high-solids formula flows easily, requires only one coat, dries quickly, and is easy to sand Perfect for priming decks and hulls above the waterline before applying a topside hull paint, such as Total Boat Wet Edge, or a non-skid marine deck paint, such as TotalBoat Total TreadTopside Primer is easy to apply by brushing, rolling, or spraying on properly prepared wood, fiberglass, gel coat and previously painted surfaces in good condition Because of the high solids content, its important to stir this primer for a full five minutes before applying, to ensure its mixed thoroughly If needed, thin with TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100 when brushing, and xylene when spraying As for application tools, we recommend the following: Brush Application - natural bristle brush Roller Application - 18 solvent-safe foam roller cover Spray Application - 11mm spray tip Most applications will require only one coat Its not necessary to achieve full hide from Topside Primer, and additional coats should not be applied to achieve full hide Its more important to have a thin, consistent coat If a second coat is needed, sand lightly with 220-grit sandpaper and remove any sanding residue with a clean, dry lint-free rag or vacuumchoose white or gray in quart or gallon sizes TotalBoat Topside Paint Primer provides excellent coverage, requires fewer coats, dries faster, and is more flexible than other one-part marine-grade primers compare to Rustoleum Marine Paint Primer, Pettit Easypoxy Topside Paint Undercoater and Interlux Pre-Kote Primer All TotalBoat products are formulated to provide great value and great results 100 made in the USA