Interlux Baltoplate Antifouling Bottom Paint

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Interlux Baltoplate Antifouling Bottom Paint

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Interlux VC Offshore Regatta Baltoplate Racing Finish is an antifouling bottom paint for the serious racer. This gray metallic paint offers good antifouling protection with a racing finish for use in salt water. Baltoplate can be wet sanded and burnished to a gleaming gray metallic finish for ultimate smoothness and lubricity. Use Baltoplate on fiberglass, wood and primed underwater metals (avoid using on aluminum).

Not for use in California

Tech Specs

Drying Information	50 Degrees F	73 Degrees F	95 Degrees F
Touch Dry (ISO)	3 hours	2 hours	1 hour
Immersion	16 hours	12 hours	8 hours
Overcoated By	Min-Max	Min-Max	Min-Max
Baltoplate	12 hours-	6 hours-	4 hours-

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APPLICATION AND USE

Preparation

BARE FIBERGLASS: Begin by scrubbing well using soap and water and a stiff brush. Rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Degrease by wiping with a rag soaked in Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Remove sanding residue. Wipe with Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202.

BARE WOOD: Sand with 80 grade (grit) paper. Clean with Special Thinner 216. Apply 1st coat thinned 10% with Interlux Special Thinner 216.

BARE METAL: Sandblast and apply 4-5 coats of Interprotect 2000E/2001E. If blasting is not possible (or if more than 2 hours has passed since blasting) sand or grind with coarse emery cloth and apply Viny-Lux Primewash 353/354 prior to Interprotect 2000E/2001E or Interprotect 3000/3001.

EPOXY COATED WOOD: Prime with Interprotect 2000E/2001E.

PREVIOUSLY ANTIFOULED SURFACE: Remove, unless it is vinyl based. Scrape and sand old vinyl coatings which are not adhering, clean and dry surface. Remove antifouling paint in poor condition with Interstrip Semi-Paste 299E.

Method Apply a minimum of 3 coats of Baltoplate.

Hints

Thinner Interlux Special Thinner 216

Cleaner Bare Fiberglass - Fiberglass Solvent Wash 202. Bare Wood - Special Thinner 216. Bare Metal - Interlux 353/354 Primewash Conventional Spray Pressure Pot: Pressure: 3.44-4.47 bar/50-65 psi (gun pressure); 10-15 psi (pot pressure). Tip Size: 1.8-2.2 mm/70-85 thou.

BURNISHING: After the final coat of Baltoplate has cured, wet sand with 400 grade (grit) paper, removing any imperfections in the coat. Burnish with fine bronze wool until a shiny, super smooth finish is obtained.

Some Important Points Product temperature should be minimum 10 C/50 F and maximum 29 C/85 F. Ambient temperature should be minimum 10 C/50 F and maximum 35 C/95 F. Substrate temperature should be minimum 10 C/50 F and maximum 29 C/85 F.

Compatibility/Substrates Apply to clean, dry, properly prepared surfaces only. Do not apply Baltoplate in thin coats as this will lead to a rougher surface and additional sanding. It may also lead to premature fouling. Do not apply Baltoplate over non-vinyl antifouling paints. Do not apply Baltoplate over aluminum.

Number of Coats 3 coats Bare Wood: 4 coats (first thinned)

Coverage (Theoretical) - 304.9 (sq ft/Gal) by brush, 240 (sq ft/Gal) by spray

Recommended DFT 2.0 mils dry
Recommended WFT 5.3 mils wet

Application Methods Brush, Roller, Conventional Spray (Pressure Pot)

Technical Information

Color R3950-Gray Metallic
Finish Matte
Specific Gravity 1.832
Volume Solids 38%
Typical Shelf Life 2 yrs
VOC (As Supplied) 515 g/lt
Unit Size 1 US Gallon

TRANSPORTATION,STORAGE AND SAFETY INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION: Baltoplate should be kept in securely closed containers during transport and storage.

STORAGE: Exposure to air and extremes of temperature should be avoided. For the full shelf life of Baltoplate to be realised ensure that between use the container is firmly closed and the temperature is between 5 C/40 F and 35 C/95 F. Keep out of direct sunlight.

DISPOSAL: Do not discard tins or pour paint into water courses, use the facilities provided. It is best to allow paints to harden before disposal.

Remainders of Baltoplate cannot be disposed of through the municipal waste route or dumped without permit. Disposal of remainders must be arranged for in consultation with the authorities.

Baltoplate contains biocides. Antifoulings should only be wet sanded. Never dry sand or burn-off old antifoulings. Spraying of antifouling paints is prohibited in Canada.

Data Sheets

VC Offshore Regatta Baltoplate Tech Data

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Antifouling Compatibility Chart

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Boat Painting Guide & Color Card

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Seal Beach CA

5 out of 5 stars.

Best Racing Paint

3 years ago

This is the best paint on the market for racing. Spray it on and burnish it to a metallic gloss. Super fast and good longevity.

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Mount Pleasant SC

5 out of 5 stars.

Excellent service

10 years ago

I always get excellent service from Jamestown dist and recommend them to all my sailing friends.

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Balt. MD.

5 out of 5 stars.

Too costly

10 years ago

I found I could get Interlux Regatta at West Marine for the same price but with no shipping cost. They could have gotten it next day. I think the shipping cost was 30 bucks.

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Forked River, NJ

5 out of 5 stars.

Ragatta Baltoplate

13 years ago

This bottom paint is worth the money. After the initial application, maintenance is easy. Lightly sand and apply one coat. Very smooth finish. I leave it the brown color, but serious racers can fine sand it and will turn a very smooth gray.

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Q: Can Baltoplate be applied with a brush

3 years ago

7 Answers

A: Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. The users above are correct. You can brush it for sure. However, you are more likely to get a smooth finish when spraying or rolling and that is key when using a performance paint like Baltoplate. Tom

3 years ago

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Q: Anyone have any experience with Spray on Application of Baltoplate Grey? I'm spraying my Baltoplate on my Olson 29 this week. I've used Baltoplate on many boats, always rolled on. Very pleased with longevity here in freshwater SC. Not too much information on spray application other than it needs to be thinned 10%, Spray Tip 1-8-2.2. One person suggested it would come off more easily if sprayed. Can't understand that thought. I am certainly expecting the extra layer of smoothness you get with a spray finish, can't see any need to burnish after, there should essentially not be not be any imperfections one would have to smooth out with copper wool or 400 grit, all of which remove some amount of material you just paid $300 a gallon for. It seems to me since you shouldn't have to remove any material afterward through the burnishing process, the final coverage should be equivalent? Any help here??? Cary Olson 29 RED PYRATE

8 years ago

5 Answers

A: First coat sprayed, quite a bit smoother than the roller. I did have to add extra thinner, and it is spraying on fairly dry. Going to run some bronze wool over it to check adhesion before I decide to keep spraying or finish it with a roller. Spraying is certainly a lot more hassle. Wouldn't mind the effort if I felt coverage was going to be superior, but haven't decided yet

8 years ago

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Q: Can I purchase less than a gallon of Baltoplate bottom paint?

10 years ago

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A: I am not sure why you would want to do that. You can roll Baltoplate on with the cheapest low nap rollers that leave the paint pretty smooth. One coat is fine but the antifouling will not last long in warm waters. I had my boat in Mexico for several years and thinner coats of Baltoplate let the barnacles have a field day. I recently redid the bottom of my boat myself and put three coats of BP on it and then sanded it down to about 300 grit. The boat has been sitting in Charleston harbor for a month. Charleston is shallow and warm. I checked the BP yesterday and except for a little slime along the water line, the hull was fine. I have used BP for years and really like it. If you use your boat, it is great. The paint is self burnishing but for that to work, the boat needs to move and preferably with a little pace on.

10 years ago

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Q: I just bought a Wavelength 24 with dc-17 black bottom paint, so I was told by previous owner. I see the new stuff is gray metallic. She needs some minor spots repaired and a fresh coat of bottom paint. Are the two compatible?

10 years ago

4 Answers

A: thanks for question. However, our project was baltoplate on top of previous baltoplate So, we just pepared the surface and sprayed on the new. BTW, the previous bottom painting had been on for 10 years. Even after that time in saltwater so. Calif. the appearance was still quite good. We had done monthly bottom cleaning in the slip until about 3 years ago then cut back and began to neglect it. In any case, our experience is that it is a durable bottom paint, worth taking care of.

10 years ago

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Q: I have a 35 ft sail boat and would like to use Baltoplate next year for the first time Do I need 1 or 2 gallons?

11 years ago

6 Answers

A: 2 gallons. My 26 ft. boat takes a full gallon

11 years ago

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Q: Is Regatta Baltoplate the same as VC Offshore Baltoplate?

12 years ago

8 Answers

A: I've always used the one in yellow can but believe it is. In different packing. International is a reputable brand I trust they will not make false assertion. I bought a couple of cans but haven't painted it yet on my boat.

12 years ago

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Q: Can I apply this over vc performance epoxy?

12 years ago

4 Answers

A: Check with the manufacturer. Certain epoxies have to have a primer applied first. Interlux is very responsive if you call the help line.

12 years ago

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Q: Can you prime a cast iron keel with Por-15 then Baltoplate over it ? Thank you.

13 years ago

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A: I think that will work fine as long as the primer totally covers and adheres to the iron otherwise it might result in electrolysis between the copper in the baltoplate and it iron. It should be fine if you do it right. Baltoplate is a great bottom finish.

13 years ago

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Q: Does the Baltoplate require a primer on a epoxy resin new boat build?

17 days ago

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Q: Can this product be applied over VC offshore epoxy? I don't see anywhere in the Tech sheets or product description where this is described as a vinyl based paint except where is states to not use this over the top of non-vinyl based antifouling paints. Is this a vinyl paint? Can you please provide a general description of this product without the hyperbole included in the advertising literature? Where can I obtain detailed surface prep and application instructions?

2 years ago

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