Sea Hawk S-80GL Wax 'N' Grease Killer, Gallon - Fiberglass Hull Dewaxing Solvent Before Painting
Sea Hawk S-80GL Wax 'N' Grease Killer, Gallon - Fiberglass Hull Dewaxing Solvent Before Painting
Sea Hawk Wax 'N' Grease Killer (S-80GL) is a liquid solvent formulated to strip mold release wax from newly molded fiberglass hulls before painting. Every new fiberglass hull comes out of the mold coated in a release wax, and that wax must be fully removed to get proper paint adhesion. S-80GL is designed specifically for this dewaxing step, cutting through mold release residue as well as general dirt and grease on the hull surface so bottom paint, primer, or gelcoat repairs bond correctly instead of lifting or fisheye-ing later.
The recommended method is a two-cloth wipe process: wet one clean cloth with S-80GL and wipe it onto the area to be painted, then immediately follow with a second, dry clean cloth before the solvent flashes off. Repeating this pass over the entire hull two times ensures the release wax is fully lifted rather than just smeared around. It ships as a liquid in a gallon container, giving painters and detailers enough product to prep a full hull surface in one job.
Specifications
- Brand: Sea Hawk
- Manufacturer Part Number: S-80GL
- Product Type: Wax and grease remover / dewaxing solvent
- Item Form: Liquid
- Size: Gallon
- Package Quantity: 1
- Weight: 7.89 pounds
- UPC: 811577013207
- Recommended Uses: Cleans, removes dirt, removes grease, removes mold release wax prior to painting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea Hawk S-80GL Wax 'N' Grease Killer used for? S-80GL is a liquid solvent made to strip mold release wax off newly molded fiberglass hulls so paint will adhere properly, and it also cleans off general dirt and grease on the hull surface.
Why does mold release wax need to be removed before painting a fiberglass hull? Every new fiberglass hull is released from its mold using a mold release wax, and if that wax is not fully removed first, paint will not achieve proper adhesion to the hull, which is the reason Sea Hawk S-80GL exists as a dedicated dewaxing step.
How do you apply Wax 'N' Grease Killer to a hull? Using two clean cloths, wet one cloth with S-80GL and wipe it onto the area to be painted, then immediately follow with the dry cloth before it flashes off; this pass is repeated over the entire hull two times to eliminate all the mold release wax.
What size does Sea Hawk S-80GL come in? S-80GL is sold as a gallon of liquid solvent, packaged as a single unit (package quantity of 1).
How much does a gallon of S-80GL weigh? A gallon of Sea Hawk S-80GL Wax 'N' Grease Killer weighs 7.89 pounds.
Is Wax 'N' Grease Killer a liquid or a wipe/spray product? It is supplied as a liquid solvent (item form: liquid) that is applied by hand with clean cloths rather than as an aerosol spray.
Do you need to wipe the hull more than once with S-80GL? Yes, the entire hull should be wiped with S-80GL two times using the wet-cloth-then-dry-cloth method to make sure all traces of mold release wax are eliminated before painting.
What else can Sea Hawk S-80GL clean besides mold release wax? Beyond stripping mold release wax, S-80GL is also formulated to clean, remove dirt, and remove grease from the hull surface.
What is the UPC for Sea Hawk Wax 'N' Grease Killer Gallon? The UPC for the Sea Hawk S-80GL Wax 'N' Grease Killer gallon is 811577013207.
Is this product intended for use before or after painting a hull? S-80GL is intended for use before painting, as a prep step to remove mold release wax so that the subsequent paint job adheres properly to the fiberglass hull.