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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- After lifting the boat, wash with high-pressure fresh water in order to remove any fouling, salts and dirt.
- Degrease only areas that are affected by mineral oils by using a sponge soaked in a suitable detergent and rinse with fresh water again.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Do not paint in strong winds, during mists or in full sunlight. If necessary, make shaded areas using tarpaulins.
- 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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