Pettit Paint Vivid Antifouling Hybrid Bottom Paint, Red, Quart
Pettit Paint Vivid Antifouling Hybrid Bottom Paint, Red, Quart
Pettit Paint Vivid is a hybrid antifouling bottom coating that combines the self-polishing benefits of an ablative paint with the hard, smooth durability of a hard bottom paint, in a true, vivid red. Its dual-biocide formula delivers multi-season protection against aggressive fouling and slime, making it a strong choice for boats that stay in the water for extended periods or across multiple seasons.
The hard, smooth surface resists build-up and can be burnished to a high-performance, porcelain-like racing finish for owners who want reduced drag and a polished appearance. Because Vivid is a hybrid coating, boats can be hauled and relaunched without repainting, and the paint holds up well to trailering, making it suitable for both in-water and trailered or rack-stored boats. Vivid is safe for use on properly primed aluminum, so it can be used on aluminum-hulled boats as well as fiberglass hulls when the correct primer has been applied first.
This listing is for the Red color in a quart size. Vivid is also available in other base colors including blue, white, and yellow, with black and additional red available as mixed colors. For application, Pettit's 120 brushing thinner or 121 spraying thinner (sold separately) can be used to thin the coating for brushing or spraying.
Specifications
- Brand: Pettit Paint
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1166108
- Product Line: Vivid
- Color: Red
- Container Size: Quart
- Coating Type: Hybrid ablative/hard antifouling bottom paint
- Biocide Technology: Dual-biocide, multi-season protection
- Surface Finish: Self-polishing; can be burnished to a racing finish
- Substrate Compatibility: Safe for use on properly primed aluminum
- Recommended Thinners: 120 brushing thinner or 121 spraying thinner (sold separately)
- Weight: 3.8 pounds
- UPC: 725469002722
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of antifouling paint is Pettit Vivid? Pettit Vivid is a hybrid antifouling bottom coating that combines the self-polishing action of an ablative paint with the hard, smooth surface of a hard bottom paint, and it uses dual-biocide technology for multi-season fouling protection.
What color and size does this listing cover? This listing is for Pettit Vivid part number 1166108 in Red, in a quart size container.
Can Vivid be used on an aluminum boat hull? Yes, Pettit Vivid is safe for use on properly primed aluminum, in addition to other standard hull substrates.
Does the boat need to be repainted every time it is hauled out? No, because Vivid is a hybrid coating, boats can be hauled and relaunched without repainting, which is one of the main benefits of this Pettit Paint formula.
Is Vivid suitable for trailered or rack-stored boats? Yes, Pettit Vivid's hard, smooth surface is designed to withstand trailering, making it a good fit for trailered or rack-stored boats as well as boats left in the water.
What does it mean that Vivid can be burnished to a racing finish? Vivid's hard, smooth surface can be polished, or burnished, to a high-performance, porcelain-like finish, which racers use to reduce drag on the hull.
How many seasons of protection does this paint provide? Pettit Vivid's dual-biocide formula is built for multi-season protection against aggressive fouling and slime, rather than needing to be reapplied every single season.
What other colors is Vivid available in besides red? Vivid is available in base colors of blue, white, and yellow, with black and red offered as mixed colors.
Do I need to thin Pettit Vivid before applying it? Vivid can be thinned using Pettit's 120 brushing thinner for brush application or 121 spraying thinner for spray application, both sold separately.
Does Vivid resist buildup on the hull between haul-outs? Yes, the self-polishing surface of Pettit Vivid, part number 1166108, resists buildup and stays effective without excessive coat accumulation.
How is Vivid different from a standard ablative or hard bottom paint? Vivid is a hybrid formula, so it combines the self-polishing, no-repaint-after-haul-out benefit typical of ablative paints with the hard, burnishable racing surface typical of hard bottom paints, rather than offering only one of those characteristics.