Interlux Bilgekote Gray Quart - Fast-Drying Oil-Based Bilge and Locker Paint (32 fl oz)

Bilgekote in Gray is a highly durable bilge and interior finish built to stand up to the harshest working spaces aboard your boat. This fast-drying, oil-based coating withstands oils and chemicals, knocks and scrapes, making it equally effective in lockers, on bulkheads, and throughout the bilge. One quart covers up to 100 square feet, giving you a tough, easy-to-clean surface that brightens dark interior spaces.

Specifications

• Brand: Interlux
• Manufacturer Part Number: 5509636
• Color: Gray
• Finish: Gloss
• Paint Type: Oil-based
• Item Form: Liquid
• Size: 32 fl oz (1 quart)
• Coverage: Up to 100 sq ft
• Special Feature: Fast-drying
• Weight: 2.5 lb
• UPC: 081948408639

Preparation and Application

• Remove all oil and grease from the bilges before painting.
• Sand with 220-grit sandpaper; if the surface is in poor condition, sand with 80-grit.
• If previously painted, remove all old, flaky paint and make sure the area is completely dry.
• Clean thoroughly with an appropriate fiberglass solvent wash, surface prep, or special thinner.
• Apply two coats for a highly durable finish.
• Never apply direct from the can, as this can introduce contamination.
• Use top-quality fine line masking tape for crisp, clean lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is this Bilgekote paint? This Bilgekote is Gray, a clean, light shade that brightens dark bilges, lockers, and interior spaces while hiding grime between cleanings.

How much area does one quart cover? One quart covers up to 100 square feet, depending on surface texture and porosity.

What type of paint is Bilgekote? Bilgekote is a fast-drying, oil-based liquid coating formulated as a highly durable finish for bilges, lockers, and bulkheads.

Can Bilgekote withstand oils and chemicals? Yes. Bilgekote is designed to withstand oils and chemicals as well as knocks and scrapes, making it well suited to hard-working interior spaces.

How do I prepare the surface before painting? Remove all oil and grease, then sand with 220-grit sandpaper. If the surface is in poor condition, sand with 80-grit. Clean thoroughly and make sure the area is completely dry before painting.

What do I do if the bilge was painted before? Remove all old, flaky paint and make sure the area to be painted is completely dry, then clean thoroughly before applying new coats.

How many coats should I apply? Apply two coats for a highly durable finish that resists oils, chemicals, knocks, and scrapes.

Can I apply Bilgekote straight from the can? No. Never apply direct from the can, as this can introduce contamination. Decant the paint before applying.

What finish does Bilgekote have? Bilgekote dries to a gloss finish that is durable and easy to keep clean.

Where can Bilgekote be used? It is equally effective in bilges, lockers, and on bulkheads, and works on wood and fiberglass interior surfaces.

How do I get clean paint lines? Use top-quality fine line masking tape to ensure good, crisp lines along edges and adjacent surfaces.

Is Bilgekote fast-drying? Yes, it is a fast-drying formula that helps you complete a two-coat application efficiently.