Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Paint with Teflon - Blue, 1 Gallon (MPN 5608358)
Interlux VC Offshore Antifouling Paint with Teflon - Blue, 1 Gallon (MPN 5608358)
Interlux VC Offshore is a high-performance hard antifouling engineered for racers, sailors, and performance powerboaters who demand the fastest possible bottom. Formulated with a fluoro microadditive containing Teflon, it dries to a very hard, smooth, low-friction film that can be burnished to an ultra-low profile for maximum speed and durability. Suitable for use in both fresh water and salt water, this blue finish delivers predictable, reliable fouling protection season after season.
Specifications
- Brand: Interlux
- Manufacturer Part Number: 5608358
- Color: Blue
- Volume: 1 Gallon
- Paint Type: Vinyl hard antifouling with Teflon
- Finish: Hard, smooth, high-gloss, burnishable
- Recommended Surfaces: Fiberglass, wood, and primed underwater metals
- Use: Outdoor, below the waterline
- Water Environment: Fresh water and salt water
- Item Weight: 16.48 lb
- UPC: 081948191166
How It Works
As a hard, contact-leaching antifouling, the paint dries to a porous film packed with biocides that leach out on contact with water to prevent fouling growth. The result is a hard, scrubbable, abrasion-resistant surface with predictable antifouling performance across all waters. The Teflon fluoro microadditive minimizes drag, and the film can be wet-sanded and burnished to produce the smoothest, fastest surface possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of antifouling paint is VC Offshore? It is a hard, contact-leaching antifouling paint. The film dries porous and packed with biocides that leach out on contact with water to prevent fouling growth, leaving a hard, abrasion-resistant surface once the biocide is exhausted.
Can VC Offshore be used in both fresh water and salt water? Yes. It is formulated to perform in both fresh water and salt water, making it a versatile choice for racing and performance boats in a wide range of conditions.
Why does this paint contain Teflon? The Teflon fluoro microadditive creates a smooth, low-friction surface that minimizes drag. The coating is extremely hard, resists damage, and is easy to clean and burnish for the fastest possible finish.
Can the finish be burnished? Yes. VC Offshore dries to a very hard, smooth finish that can be burnished to a very low profile, producing an exceptionally smooth and fast antifouling surface prized by racers.
What color is this paint? This is the Blue version of VC Offshore antifouling paint.
How much area does one gallon cover? This product is supplied in a 1 gallon container. Actual coverage depends on application method, number of coats, and surface preparation.
What surfaces can VC Offshore be applied to? It is recommended for fiberglass, wood, and primed underwater metals below the waterline.
Can the boat be hauled and relaunched without repainting? No. Hard antifoulings do not retain their antifouling ability out of the water and cannot be hauled and relaunched without repainting. For haul-and-relaunch capability, a paint using Micron Technology would be required instead.
Is VC Offshore a good choice for racing? Yes. Its hard, smooth, low-friction and burnishable surface makes it especially well suited for racing, sailing, and performance powerboats where speed and durability matter.
What is the main benefit of a hard antifouling like this? Hard antifoulings provide predictable antifouling performance in all waters and deliver a hard, scrubbable, abrasion-resistant finish.
What is the manufacturer part number? The manufacturer part number is 5608358.
Is this paint intended for use above or below the waterline? It is an antifouling bottom paint designed for outdoor use below the waterline on the hull.