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Adhere to all application instructions, precautions, conditions and limitations to obtain optimum performance. Refer to individual labels and tech sheets for detailed instructions when using associated products, etc. Do not thin 1959 Hard Racing Copper Bronze more than 5% (6.4 ounces per gallon) or inadequate paint film thickness will occur and premature erosion of the fi nish will be likely.
Steel Hulls, Underwater Metal Parts and Keels: For steel hulls and metal keels, wash the surface with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to remove any oil fi lm or grease. The metal should be abraded with emery cloth to a bright texture. Remove all sanding residue by vacuuming or with clean, compressed air. Apply one, thin wet coat of Pettit 6455 Metal Primer; allow to dry at least two hours and then apply two coats of Pettit 6627 Tie Coat Primer followed by two coats of 1959 Hard Racing Copper Bronze.
Previously Painted Surfaces: If the previous coating is in good condition, thoroughly sand with 80 grit
production paper and wipe clean with a rag dampened with Pettit 120 Brushing Thinner to remove sanding residue. Apply two coats of 1959 Hard Racing Copper Bronze observing the proper dry times. If the previous coating is soft or in poor condition, remove to the bare surface by sanding or using Marine Grade Bottom Paint Remover 9050. Proceed with the appropriate bare system as described below. Old tin copolymer paints must be removed before applying 1959. here
SURFACE PREPARATION
Coating performance, in general, is proportional to the degree of surface preparation. Follow recommendations carefully, avoiding shortcuts. Inadequate preparation of surfaces will virtually assure inadequate coating performance. more
Application Temp: 50°F Minimum | 90°F Maximum more
Underwater Metal Parts and Keels:
Application Method: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray
Pettit Old Salem is recommended for use in fresh water on racing hulls, sailboats, runabouts or cruisers. It is a non-antifouling hard racing finish that can be buffed to give a high-gloss, ultra-smooth surface. It can be used in saltwater for small, dry sailed boats which are not left in the water. Hard Racing Copper Bronze may be applied over most aged hard racing non-antifouling coatings. If the old paint type is unknown, sand a small area and apply a test patch of Hard Racing Copper Bronze to test its compatibility with the old paint.
Old Salem is recommended for use in fresh water on racing hulls, sailboats, runabouts or cabin cruisers. It can be used in saltwater on small, dry-sailed boats which are not left in the water.
If used in saltwater, the 1959 Hard Racing Copper Bronze will oxidize to a green color unless overcoated with a clear sealing coat - which will slow the oxidizing process. more
• For dry sailed boats or boats moored in non-fouling fresh water
• Can be buffed to give a high gloss, ultra-smooth surface
• Suitable for use on fiberglass, wood and steel hulls
• Excellent for trailered boats
• Contains copper (but not as a biocide) - do not use on aluminum hulls, outboards or outdrives
• Note - depending on the temperature, this paint typically must dry overnight between coats, and then may require several days of curing before the boat can be launched
• Application: brush, roller, airless or conventional spray
• Thinner: Pettit 120 Brushing or Pettit 121 Spraying Thinner
• Theoretical coverage is 200 ft²/quart; 2 coats recommended; 43% solids (by vol.)
• Available only in quarts
Hard Racing Copper Bronze is a tough, smooth, copper-colored, one-component, synthetic alkyd enamel. It can be buffed to create a high-gloss, ultra-smooth surface.
Just to be clear – this is a decorative bronze-colored coating that is a favorite of classic boat restorers on boats which are dry-stored, or where fouling is not an issue. It is typically used on trailered, wooden day sailers and traditional runabouts. Although it contains copper flake pigments, it has no antifouling properties.
Don't be confused – people often refer to this paint by several different names: Old Salem, Old Salem 1959, Hard Racing Copper Bronze, and Copper Bronze Hard Racing.
I'll post back here what I find out.
But that leads you to polyvinyl chloride. which is PVC. a plastic or rubber like compound
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride [links]
l'm still looking into this.here
This SDS from Pettit does not show any rubber, or chlorine.
so chlorinated rubber is a name, but not necessarily in the ingredients.
http://www.pettitpaint.com/media/415. an-english.pdf
I hope you find the answers you are looking for. more
So I'm calling it some kind of plasticized paint stuff. that makes sense to me as plastic is pretty much waterproof. no? [links]
I'm looking to put Pettit 1959 Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Enamel on the bottom of a 12' cedar on new oak lapstrake dinghy fastened with copper rivets.