{"product_id":"pettit-eco-hrt-ablative-antifouling-bottom-paint-pontoon-grey-gallon-mpn-1130006","title":"Pettit Protect Grey Gallon Corrosion Protection Primer for Underwater Metals, Aluminum and Steel Hulls","description":"\u003cp\u003ePettit Protect is a corrosion protection primer engineered for underwater metals, including bare steel, bare aluminum, and lead keels. It is supplied in a 1 gallon container in grey. Pettit Protect also functions as an excellent primer for corrosion protection on all underwater metals, and when combined with Aluma Protect it forms a complete corrosion protection system for aluminum hulls, from pontoon boats to superyachts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface preparation depends on the substrate. For bare steel, sandblast to SSPC-SP 6 commercial blast, blow off residue with clean compressed air, and immediately apply three coats of Pettit Protect, or hand sand with 80 grit sandpaper (or power hand tool), remove residue, apply one coat of Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer, let it reach a tack-free state, then apply three coats of Pettit Protect within 2 hours of the Rustlok Primer application. For bare aluminum, sandblast with non-metallic media or disc sand to clean bright metal, wipe clean, apply one thin coat of Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer, let dry a minimum of 8 hours (maximum 48 hours), then apply three coats of Pettit Protect. For lead keels, disc sand or abrade to bright metal, clean off residue, apply one thin coat of 6455\/044 Metal Primer, let dry 8 hours, then apply one coat of Pettit Protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1130006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.7 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 725469029484\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Substrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare steel, bare aluminum, lead keels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Coats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three coats of Pettit Protect over primed metal (one coat over primed lead keels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Steel Primer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Metal Primer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Aluminum Hull Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluma Protect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Pettit Protect used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit Protect (part number 1130006) is a corrosion protection primer applied to underwater metals such as bare steel, bare aluminum, and lead keels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this product work on aluminum pontoon hulls?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, Pettit Protect is suitable for aluminum hulls, and when combined with Aluma Protect it provides a complete corrosion protection system for aluminum hulls ranging from pontoon boats to superyachts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat color and size does Pettit Protect 1130006 come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e This item is grey and supplied in a 1 gallon container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does a gallon of Pettit Protect weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e A gallon of Pettit Protect (1130006) weighs 12.7 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many coats of Pettit Protect should I apply over bare steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three coats of Pettit Protect should be applied after priming, following the application and recoat instructions for the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a primer before applying Pettit Protect to bare aluminum?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, one thin coat of Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer should be applied to bare aluminum first, allowed to dry a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 48 hours, before applying three coats of Pettit Protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat primer is used on bare steel before Pettit Protect?\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare steel should first receive one coat of Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer, which must reach a tack-free state (typically 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on temperature) before three coats of Pettit Protect are applied within 2 hours of the primer coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should bare steel be prepared before priming with Pettit Protect?\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandblast bare steel to SSPC-SP 6 commercial blast and blow off residue with clean compressed air, or hand sand with 80 grit sandpaper or a power hand tool and remove residue with clean compressed air or vacuuming, before applying Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer and then Pettit Protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Pettit Protect be used on lead keels?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, lead keels should 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