{"product_id":"pettit-protect-epoxy-barrier-coat-primer-2-gallon-kit-for-keels-metal-and-fiberglass-hulls","title":"Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit 2 Gallon Set - Two-Part Epoxy Barrier Coating for Aluminum, Steel, Cast Iron and Lead Keels","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit 2 Gal Set is a two-part epoxy barrier coating system built to protect metal hulls and keels, including aluminum, steel, cast iron, and lead surfaces, from corrosion and galvanic attack below the waterline. Pettit Protect is designed to be applied directly over properly prepared bare metal or over sound, existing two-part epoxy finishes, making it suitable both for new metal surfaces and for recoating older barrier systems that are still in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface preparation is matched to the substrate: lead keels are disc sanded or abraded to bright metal and coated with one thin coat of Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer before the Pettit Protect topcoats go on, while steel or cast iron keels are abraded to bright metal and primed with one coat of Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer, which must be overcoated within a narrow 1\/2 to 2 hour window. Previously primed two-part epoxy surfaces in sound condition can be brush-off sandblasted or heavily sanded and recoated with three coats of Pettit Protect directly, without stripping to bare metal. If fairing is needed on any substrate, Pettit 7050 EZ-Fair Epoxy Fairing Compound can be applied and sanded smooth between coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoating performance depends on total dry film thickness rather than coat count alone: the system is engineered to reach 12 mils total dry film thickness, with additional coats recommended if that thickness is not achieved after the initial three coats. This 2 gallon set supplies the Pettit Protect coating needed to complete a full barrier coat application on qualifying metal surfaces.\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 14400\/1440016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluma Protect Kit 2 Gal Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Primers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 gallon set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.3 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 725469012745\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-part epoxy barrier coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Total Dry Film Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 mils minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three coats (bare metal systems) or three coats over existing two-part epoxy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable Substrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum, steel, cast iron, lead keels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Primers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer (lead); Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer (steel\/cast iron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Fairing Compound:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pettit 7050 EZ-Fair Epoxy Fairing Compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a two-part epoxy barrier coating system for metal hulls and keels, including aluminum, steel, cast iron, and lead, sold as the Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit 2 Gal Set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this kit be applied over a lead keel?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. For lead keels, the surface is disc sanded or abraded to bright metal, cleaned, and given one thin coat of Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer before applying Pettit Protect from this 2 gallon set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare a steel or cast iron keel before coating?\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel or cast iron keels should be disc sanded or abraded to bright metal and cleaned, then primed with one coat of Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer before Pettit Protect is applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should I wait before recoating over the Rustlok Steel Primer?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only 1\/2 to 2 hours, no more and no less, before applying Pettit Protect over Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer on steel or cast iron keels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Pettit Protect be applied over an existing coating instead of bare metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, provided the existing finish is a sound two-part epoxy system. It requires brush-off sandblasting or very heavy sanding with 60 grit sandpaper, followed by three coats of the Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit per label directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat weight is the 2 gallon Aluma Protect Kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit 2 Gal Set weighs 20.3 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many coats of Pettit Protect are needed for full protection?\u003c\/strong\u003e Three coats are the standard recommendation, but the real target is total dry film thickness: if 12 mils is not reached after three coats, additional coats should be applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to fair the surface before applying this coating?\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairing is only needed if the surface requires it. When it is required, Pettit 7050 EZ-Fair Epoxy Fairing Compound is applied, sanded smooth, and then followed with additional coats of Pettit Protect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this kit work if my old bottom paint is in poor condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Existing two-part epoxy finishes in poor condition, along with one-package primers and bottom paints, should be removed completely and the appropriate bare-metal system followed before applying the Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Pettit Protect coating a one-part or two-part product?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a two-part epoxy coating, which is why previously primed surfaces must already be a sound two-part epoxy system for direct recoating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat part number should I reference when ordering this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Pettit Protect Aluma Protect Kit 2 Gal Set is identified by manufacturer part number 14400\/1440016.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the primer differ depending on the metal being coated?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Lead keels use Pettit 6455\/044 Metal Primer, while steel or cast iron keels use Pettit 6980 Rustlok Steel Primer, before the Pettit Protect coats are applied over either.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pettit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991714214107,"sku":"PET-4400-4401G","price":360.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/p_28cc844c-c0d8-42e7-93c7-000f9662723a.jpg?v=1785347225","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/pettit-protect-epoxy-barrier-coat-primer-2-gallon-kit-for-keels-metal-and-fiberglass-hulls","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}