Pettit Paint Vivid Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint, White, 1 Gallon
Pettit Paint Vivid Ablative Antifouling Bottom Paint, White, 1 Gallon
Pettit Paint Vivid is a dual-biocide ablative antifouling bottom paint formulated to deliver excellent multi-season protection against fouling growth on boat hulls. This White gallon is built on Pettit's hybrid ablative technology, which combines a thin-film application with a self-polishing surface that wears away gradually as the boat moves through the water, reducing paint build-up over repeated seasons of use. Because the coating sheds evenly rather than caking on in layers, boats coated with Vivid can typically be hauled out and re-launched without a full repaint, making it a practical choice for owners who haul and store their boats between seasons.
Vivid is well suited to racing boats, trailered boats, and rack-stored boats where a clean, consistent bottom finish matters and where repeated haul-and-relaunch cycles would otherwise wear down a harder coating unevenly. It produces a true, bright white finish with a gloss finish type. The formula is safe for use on properly primed aluminum surfaces in addition to standard fiberglass and other conventional hull materials. For application, Pettit recommends thinning with its 120 brushing thinner or 121 spraying thinner, each sold separately, depending on the application method.
Specifications
- Brand: Pettit Paint
- Manufacturer Part Number: 1116106
- Color: White
- Finish Type: Gloss
- Size: 128 Fluid Ounces (Pack of 1)
- Item Volume: 1 Gallon
- Paint Type: Ablative Marine
- Surface Recommendation: Aluminum
- Coverage: 400 square feet per gallon
- Item Form: Liquid
- Container Type: Can
- Weight: 15.8 pounds
- UPC: 725469012868
- Category: Hard Bottom Paint
- Usage: Outdoor
- Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
Frequently Asked Questions
What color and size does Pettit Vivid part number 1116106 come in? Part number 1116106 is Pettit Paint Vivid antifouling bottom paint in White, packaged in a 1 gallon (128 fluid ounce) container.
Is this an ablative or hard bottom paint? Pettit Vivid is an ablative marine paint that uses a thin-film, self-polishing surface that wears away gradually with use, rather than building up in hard layers over multiple coats.
Can Pettit Vivid be used on an aluminum hull? Yes, Pettit Vivid is safe for use on properly primed aluminum surfaces in addition to standard hull materials.
How much bottom area will one gallon of Vivid cover? One gallon of Pettit Vivid covers approximately 400 square feet, based on the manufacturer's stated coverage rate.
Do I need to repaint every season? Boats coated with Pettit Vivid can typically be hauled and re-launched without repainting each season, thanks to its thin ablative, self-polishing formula that limits paint build-up over multiple haul cycles.
What makes Vivid different from a standard single-biocide antifouling paint? Pettit Vivid uses dual biocides, which is intended to provide stronger multi-season fouling protection compared to a single-biocide formula.
Is Vivid a good choice for a trailered or rack-stored boat? Yes, Pettit Vivid's hybrid ablative technology is designed to hold up well for racing, trailering, and rack-stored boats where the boat is frequently hauled out and relaunched.
What thinner should be used with Pettit Vivid? Pettit recommends its 120 brushing thinner for brush application or 121 spraying thinner for spray application of Vivid; both are sold separately from the paint itself.
What is the finish like once Vivid is applied? Pettit Vivid dries to a true white color with a gloss finish type.
How much does a gallon of Pettit Vivid weigh for shipping purposes? A one-gallon container of Pettit Vivid part number 1116106 weighs 15.8 pounds.
Is Pettit Vivid rated for outdoor and waterproof use? Yes, Pettit Vivid is rated for outdoor use and is classified as waterproof, as it is designed to be submerged as a boat's bottom coating.