Pettit ViViD Hybrid Antifouling Bottom Paint

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Pettit ViViD Hybrid Antifouling Bottom Paint

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SPRING MAIL-IN REBATE: Save $50 per gallon on Vivid!

Pettit ViViD is a bright color antifouling paint. Bottom paint, in general, was dull and dirty looking until Vivid. Now you can have the brightest colors, the blackest black and the whitest white you have ever seen on your boat. All without sacrificing multi-season protection.

Its hybrid technology incorporates the benefits of both hard and ablative antifouling paints. So, when you choose a bright Vivid color, you also get a powerful, dual biocide antifouling paint that is as effective as it is beautiful. Recommended application method: brush, roller, airless, or conventional spraying. Safe to use on fiberglass, wood, steel, and aluminum with proper surface preparation.

Available in Quart and Gallon sizes in 6 colors - Black, Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, and White.

REBATE: 2025 Pettit Spring Mail-In Rebate Program - see the INFO & GUIDES tab for details!

Tech Specs

Dry Time Hours	To Recoat	To Launch
90°F	4	16
70°F	8	24
50°F	16	48

Info & Guides

2025 Pettit Spring Mail-In Rebate Program

Purchase up to two (2) gallons or two (2) aerosols of eligible Pettit antifouling paint between February 15, 2025, and May 31, 2025, and save with Pettit's manufacturer's mail-in rebate. See the Pettit 2025 Spring Mail-In Rebate form for complete details.

Finish: Flat
Curing Mechanism: Solvent Release
Solids (theoretical): Weight- 83 +- 2%, Volume- 65 +- 2%
Coverage: 440 sq. ft/gal. (includes a 15% loss factor)
VOC: 330 g/l max. (as supplied)
Flash Point: 110Deg F (SETA)
Application Method: Brush, Roller, Airless or Conventional Spray
Number of Coats: 2 or 3
Dry Film Thickness per Coat: 2 mils
Wet Film Thickness per Coat: 3.1 mils
Application Temp: 50Deg F. Min., 90Deg F. Max.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Vivid contains cuprous thiocyanate and as a result of this there is a tendency for settling to occur, especially if the paint has been on the shelf for several months. It is necessary to thoroughly mix the paint before using. If possible, shake the can of paint on a mechanical paint shaker. Before using, check the sides and bottom of the can to make sure all the pigment has been mixed in. If mixing is going to be done with a wooden paddle or an electric drill mixer, pour off half of the liquid from the top of the can into another can and then properly mix in any settled pigment; then remix the two parts together thoroughly.

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. Vivid is a high solids products. Do not apply this paint in thick films or in more than four coats as poor adhesion may result. When applying by roller use a short nap (3/16 inch maximum) roller cover. Product can be thinned up to 10% (12 ounces per gallon) without any loss in performance. Do not thin beyond your state's compliant limit.

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.

MAINTENANCE
No antifouling paint can be effective under all conditions of exposure. Man made pollution and natural occurrences can adversely affect antifouling paint performance. Extreme hot and cold water temperatures, silt, dirt, oil, brackish water and even electrolysis can ruin an antifouling paint. Therefore, we strongly suggest that the bottom of the boat be checked regularly to make sure it is clean and that no growth is occurring. Lightly scrub the bottom with a soft brush to remove anything from the antifouling paint surface. Scrubbing is particularly important with boats that are idle for extended periods of time. The coating is most effective when the boat is used periodically.

*The below dry times are minimums. Vivid may be recoated after the minimum time shown.

Technical Information

Excellent antifoulant for aluminum, fiberglass, wood and steel.
Hard low drag finish that can be sprayed and burnished for a racing advantage.
Tin free and not restricted in use.
Available in five clean bright colors including 1161 White, 1661 Red, 1261 Blue, 1861 Black and 1461 Yellow.
Colors can be combined to achieve a rainbow of new clean bright bottom paint colors.
Meets VOC regulations with a low 330 grams per liter.
Contains two biocides the slime resistant zinc pyrithione algicide and cuprous thiocyanate.
Ideal for use on fiberglass, wood or aluminum.
Multi-season use.
Great for trailerable boats.
Compatible with most antifouling paints.
Can be hauled and launched with little wear.

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Florida

1 out of 5 stars.

I will never buy from Jamestown again!

7 months ago

I had no use for the extra two gallons I had over ordered just incase I did need them during the job. So I had reached out to the customer service team and was instructed to send it back to them (I had to pay out of pocket, insure it over $1,000 and gain hazmat material certification), own a company that specializes in shipping expensive product so I am familiar with how to properly package and secure expensive items in a box. Well I had a feeling Jamestown was going to pull a fast one on me and obtain the product and not credit me for it, and they did. I took images of the new product prior to shipping and it securely packaged and they claim it was recieved damaged. No damage to be seen and the pain was still usable and in resellable condition. Long story short I will not ever buy from them again and I will highly deter my friends in the boating comunnity away from them. Terrible customer service!

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New Smyrna Beach, FL

5 out of 5 stars.

HORRIBLE COLOR & CUSTOMER SERVICE STAY AWAY!!!

a year ago

Absolutely does not represent the blue color as seen online, obviosuly there will be a slight difference from the online color to the in-person... this was apples to oranges. Extremely unhappy and tried contacting customer service, they admitted to it not matching and were unwilling to do anything about it. I spent close to 3k on paints for it to turn out horrible and even worse customer service when I contacted to find a resolution.

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Mapleton, Oregon

5 out of 5 stars.

I was very satisfied with the product.

2 years ago

It was easy to use made a smooth finish. I was able to spread thin coats.

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Marblehead MA

5 out of 5 stars.

Good product

2 years ago

Used it last year fir first time and held up well. Just needed touch up this year before launching.

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Pittsburgh, PA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product and great product support

2 years ago

Used boat we had purchased had hull blisters, I consulted Jamestown support for my repair effort.. After grinding out all the blisters with a 80 grit disk pad, and cleaning the boating, I used the west systems SIX TEN product ( I'm sure Thixo would work just as well) , I applied 2 coats to each blister, washing the amine blush in between and sanding again with 80 grit. After the second coat of epoxy, we again washed the amine blush off , sanded, and used total boat fairing, which got us to a match level surface contour. We then sanding the entire boat bottom after marking the water line, cleaned the surface, and then applied the Total Boat Total protect , with 4 coats of the product with 3/16 roller, used about 1 1/2 gallons. We then bottom painted using the Vivid product since we're trailering the boat, applying 2 coats within the time frames instructed and we couldn't be happier with how the product applied and looks . Next step is launching the boat this weekend, and re-trailering to see how the boat looks. I wouldn't hesitate using this product based off of all the research I found and the product support available . Thanks Jamestown for helping me through this process..

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11558

5 out of 5 stars.

Best paint

3 years ago

Without question, these paints are the best I have ever used!!!

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Connecticut

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Service

4 years ago

I won't use this product until spring, but Hsving used other Petit products I expect to be pleased. Meanwhile credit toJamestown for excellent purchase and fulfillment experiences.

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Punta Gorda, Fl.

5 out of 5 stars.

Bottom Paint

4 years ago

We keep the boat in our saltwater canal, and use it for offshore. We ALSO trailer the boat to other great offshore locations. This product does BOTH for us, Its part Ablative, and part Hard bottom paint.

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Southern nj

1 out of 5 stars.

Not bright white

4 years ago

Built a 18' bay boat. I wanted the bottom to be white. I bought 2 quarts and painted the bottom. The color is now yellowish white or oyster white. This isn't what the description read. It described Vivid white as the "" whitest of whites"". Spent $200 plus . What a waste. Jamestown did deliver quickly with no problems though. Disappointed, Pettit is a good boat paint, but not this time

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Southern nj

2 out of 5 stars.

Not bright white

4 years ago

I bought 2 quarts of Vivid white to paint the bottom of my 18.5 Bay boat that I just built. I applied it over system3 yacht primer. I expected it to be a white white but it is more like oyster white.( yellow tint like white). Was disappointed because it is advertised as brilliant white. The 2 quarts gave me 2 coats and it looks like I could use another. The vivid seems like good bottom paint but for the expense it should look bright white. Jamestown delivered the paint in good time.I have no problem with them. I have used Pettit topside and bottom paints on other boats and have been very satisfied with them. This purchase was a not a good one

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Q: Can Vivid be used over Pettit Trinidad? The Trinidad is two seasons old, in good shape. Also, have to adjust waterline up a few inches. What preparation over gel coat?

a year ago

2 Answers

A: Hi Bob. Yes, Pettit Vivid can be used over Trinidad. Pettit recommends sanding the clean Trinidad surface first before applying. Over the gelcoat, clean the surface thoroughly with 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep. Sand thoroughly with 80 grit sandpaper to a dull, frosty finish and rewash the sanded surface with 120 Brushing Thinner to remove sanding residue before applying Vivid.

a year ago

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Q: I put on (3) coats of Totalprotect below the waterline and read for paint now. Is it correct to simply guide coat and sand 120 TotalProtect to smooth, wipe clean and then paint (2) coats of Vivid on? Thanks1

2 years ago

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A: That's how I did it… came out great. ?

2 years ago

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Q: Can I use this in the shower? It's light yellow fiberglass panels. I want to paint it white. * Pettit vivid anti fouling bottom paint. Pet-1161Q Need a product that will last!

2 years ago

2 Answers

A: Hey Sc, Thank you for reaching out. That is not recommended. Bottom paint is only intended for boat bottoms , is not safe for long term skin contact and not designed for those chemical conditions

2 years ago

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Q: I have a polyethylene hull trimaran sailboat called a Windrider 17 that is docked in saltwater. Can I use a 3M #94 primer and then use Vivid bottom paint on it?

2 years ago

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A: There is not much that will stick to polyethylene. You should probably reach out directly to Pettit at (800) 221-4466

2 years ago

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Q: i am interested in buying a fresh water sailboat which has a barrier coat over the gel coat and Vivid White bottom pain on it. The boat is only in the water when sailed (essentially dry sailed) because it has a hydro hoist. I am planning on moving it to the Gulf coast and leaving it in the water. .The current bottom paint looks great but is probably is 5-7years old. Since it has been out of the water so long should I expect the ablative quality to have deteriorated or should I be able to put it into service as-is?

2 years ago

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A: As you might expect-- it depends. As you point out, the boat has been dry-sailed which does minimize the breakdown of the antifouling biocides. Which means you can figure on the maximum amount of multi-season protection-- often listed as 3-4 years. Fresh water IS easier on antifouling paint, but you should also figure in ancillary ""erosion"" from other wetting factors like rain, dew condensate, etc. All to say, the present paint has probably reached the end of its active life. A new coat of antifouling would give you peace of mind now... and it is much easier to apply to a clean bottom now than it will be on a ""fuzzy bottom"" in 6 months.

2 years ago

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Q: i understand that vivid red not as bright this year for supply chain ingrediant

2 years ago

1 Answer

A: I cannot comment as I still am using 2yr old stock

2 years ago

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Q: Does Vivid go with Petit 120 thinner?

2 years ago

2 Answers

A: Hey Fred, Thank you for reaching out. You are correct, it does.

2 years ago

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Q: How many sg ft does a gallon cover?

3 years ago

1 Answer

A: 440 sq. ft/gal. Click the datasheet tab for complete tech specs.

3 years ago

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Q: I have Pettit Vivid on my boat. I hauled out in March 2021 and will be going back to the water in Nov 2021, will the antifouling really still be good after being out of the water for so long or is that just sales talk?

3 years ago

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A: Hello, I put the same paint on my wooden boat and it's only been in the water twice in the past 18 months and it still seems fine. The rest of the time it's been outside under a tarp. As you know it's an ablative paint so it will have a semi-flat finish until it gets wet. I polished my finish a little more by wet sanding with 1000 grit emory paper. hope this helps

3 years ago

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Q: Can this be applied over rust oleum marine paint and primer

3 years ago

1 Answer

A: this is a question best answered by Pettit Regards,Robert

3 years ago

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