Before your start

Maintenance made easy with Transocean Paint - Ten points to remember.


When repainting your boat, the following 10 steps apply to all boat types whether made out of metal, wood or GRP.

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  1. After lifting the boat, wash with high-pressure fresh water in order to remove any fouling, salts and dirt.
  2. Degrease only areas that are affected by mineral oils by using a sponge soaked in a suitable detergent and rinse with fresh water again.
  3. Remove all old paint systems that is delaminating or not adhered well. If this involves large-scale scraping, use mechanical methods such as sanding disks or blasting by using a paint stripper. Clean and wash down all dust and debris with fresh water.
  4. When sanding intact paint layers use 80-grade sandpaper for the hull. Use wet sandpaper especially when preparing an old antifouling layer to minimise the amount of airborne dust. For above waterline areas use 240 - 320 grade sandpaper. Before starting to paint, remove all dust by washing with copious amount of fresh water and allow drying prior to painting.
  5. Mask the edges of the area to be painted and remember to remove the tape immediately after the application of each coat, especially when you are using two-pack paints.
  6. Remember to plan the application of the whole paint system properly. Especially observe temperature and weather forecast as well as recoating intervals of the paints to be used.
  7. Prior to application always read instructions on product data sheet first. After opening the can, ensure that the paint is mixed to an even consistency and colour. When using two-pack paints, mix the two parts separately prior to mix both parts together.
  8. When you are preparing a two-pack paint, note how much paint you will be able to use before it becomes unusable. The paints pot life is given on the product datasheets and typically measured at a temperature of 20°C. If you are working at a higher temperature, you must reduce this time by around 20% for each additional 5°C. Stir the paint from time to time in its container during application and keep it at a low temperature to extend its application time, at the same time avoiding prolonged exposure to to sunlight.
  9. Do not paint in strong winds, during mists or in full sunlight. If necessary, make shaded areas using tarpaulins.
  10. Finally, basic safety and hygiene rules must be obeyed whenever you are using paint. Carefully read the safety instructions given on product and safety datasheets.
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