Interlux Ultrakote Blue Gallon Antifouling Bottom Paint, Part Number 5672650
Interlux Ultrakote Blue Gallon Antifouling Bottom Paint, Part Number 5672650
Interlux Ultrakote Blue Gallon (part number 5672650) is a hard bottom antifouling paint supplied in a one-gallon container. It is formulated for application over properly prepared fiberglass hulls and is part of the same antifouling paint family as Interlux Micron Extra, Micron CSC, Fiberglass Bottomkote, Fiberglass Bottomkote ACT, Bottomkote, Bottomkote XXX, Ultra, Tri-Lux II, and Trilux 33, all of which share the same surface preparation requirements.
On bare fiberglass, the hull can be prepared using either a No Sand System or a Sanding System. In the No Sand System, the surface is sanded thoroughly with 80-grit sandpaper (changing sandpaper frequently) until a flat matte finish is achieved, then wiped clean of sanding residue with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 before applying a minimum of two coats of the antifouling paint. Alternatively, for the ultimate no-sand approach, Fiberglass No Sand Primer can be substituted for InterProtect 2000E. In the Sanding System, the hull is first lightly sprayed with water to check for wax or contamination (if water beads or separates, wax is still present) and scrubbed with Interlux All-Purpose Boat Soap with Wax and a stiff brush, then rinsed and dried before proceeding with the appropriate priming and coating steps.
Specifications
- Brand: Interlux
- Manufacturer Part Number: 5672650
- Product Name: Ultrakote Blue Gallon
- Category: Hard Bottom Paint
- Color: Blue
- Container Size: 1 gallon
- Weight: 20.7 pounds
- UPC: 081948002103
- Minimum Coats: 2 coats over prepared bare fiberglass
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interlux Ultrakote Blue Gallon (part number 5672650)? It is a hard bottom antifouling paint from Interlux, sold in a one-gallon container in blue, part number 5672650, categorized as a hard bottom paint.
How many coats of Ultrakote does a bare fiberglass hull need? A minimum of two coats of the antifouling paint is required over a properly prepared bare fiberglass surface before Ultrakote Blue Gallon is applied.
Do I need to sand the hull before applying Ultrakote? Sanding is one of two accepted prep methods: the Sanding System uses a stiff brush and Interlux All-Purpose Boat Soap with Wax followed by priming, while the No Sand System sands with 80-grit sandpaper to a flat matte finish and wipes down with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 before coating with Ultrakote.
Can I use a no-sand method with this paint? Yes, a no-sand approach is supported; for the ultimate no-sand system, Fiberglass No Sand Primer can be substituted for InterProtect 2000E as part of the bare fiberglass prep before applying Ultrakote Blue Gallon (5672650).
How do I know if wax is still on the hull before painting? Lightly spray the surface with water; if the water beads up or separates rather than sheeting evenly, wax or other contamination is still present and the surface needs further cleaning before Ultrakote is applied.
What size container does Ultrakote Blue come in? Ultrakote Blue (part 5672650) is supplied in a one-gallon container weighing 20.7 pounds.
Is Ultrakote Blue compatible with other Interlux antifouling paints on the same hull? Ultrakote shares its surface preparation system with other Interlux antifouling paints, including Micron Extra, Micron CSC, Fiberglass Bottomkote, Fiberglass Bottomkote ACT, Bottomkote, Bottomkote XXX, Ultra, Tri-Lux II, and Trilux 33.
What cleaning product should I use before sanding or priming? Interlux All-Purpose Boat Soap with Wax, used with a stiff brush and fresh water rinse, is specified for scrubbing the hull clean before priming or coating with Ultrakote Blue Gallon.
What color is this Interlux antifouling paint? Part number 5672650 is the blue color version of Ultrakote, supplied in a one-gallon container.
What should I wipe the hull with after sanding? After sanding bare fiberglass with 80-grit sandpaper to a flat matte finish, wipe off the sanding residue with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202 before applying Ultrakote Blue Gallon.