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Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Racing Bottom Paint
Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Racing Bottom Paint
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Petit Old Salem hard racing copper bronze is a tough, smooth, synthetic alkyd enamel non-antifouling racing finish. It is used when a boat is dry sailed or stored in non-fouling fresh water. This boat bottom paint can be buffed to give a high gloss, ultra-smooth surface. Excellent for racing hulls, sailboats, runabouts, cruisers, and trailered boats. Suitable for use on fiberglass, wood, and steel. Pettit Copper Bronze bottom paint is available in Quart size.
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For dry sailed boats or boats stored in non-fouling freshwater.
Can be buffed to give a high gloss, ultra smooth surface.
Suitable for use on fiberglass, wood and steel hulls.
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Shelburne, VT
5 out of 5 stars.
I am buying this product again today!
a year ago
Bottom needs two coats, in my case, and I bought enough for only one.
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Illinois
4 out of 5 stars.
Good stuff but expensive
2 years ago
Cant believe this stuff is now $400 / gallon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Columbus, OH
5 out of 5 stars.
Classic bottom paint
6 years ago
This used on a 100 year old boat below the waterline. the hull has been recaulked with cotton and seam compound, primed with a two part primer and three coats of copper bottom paint, It looks great.
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Manlius NY
5 out of 5 stars.
I would buy this product again
7 years ago
Restoring my Lyman Runabout with the original bottom paint.
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MI
5 out of 5 stars.
This is a great Paint
14 years ago
this is a great paint, spreads evenly & rather easy to keep a wet edge
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Fontana WI
5 out of 5 stars.
So far seems ideal for dry stored boat
15 years ago
Thus far it is functioning well for my dry stored wooden motor launch.
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Q: I have an Albury 20 center console that is in the lift when not in use. It came from the Bahamas so it had bottom paint on. Its not been touched in 10 years. I am looking for a hard finish that will hold up on the lift and when I trailer, preferably a hard surface. Which of your fine paints to you recommend. Better if its availible in Ice Blue of White. Thanks, Kenny
3 years ago2 Answers
A: It depends on how you use your boat. If the boat get's hauled every day after use, a topside paint may be feasible. However, topside paints will not fare well when continuously submerged for more than a few days. Pettit Vivid is a hard antifouling paint that can be blended to make custom colors so Ice Blue would be fairly easy to match. That may be a good alternative but this is a pretty complicated subject. Your best bet would be to call and speak to one of the JD Techs. They can go over your options and help you find what you need.
3 years agoHelpful?
Q: is this the correct paint for the bottom of a 1954 chriscraft sportsman 17 foot? Will a quart be enough to do the job? Pettit Z-Spar Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Enamel More Info ?Technical Data Sheet ?Pettit Paint Calculator Pettit Old Salem Copper Bronze Hard Racing Enamel
4 years ago7 Answers
A: yes especially if you trailer for day boating and a qt should do I sprayed mine All funds paid for CCH classes may be applied to transfer to a future class. No other refunds or credits are applicable. The Sportsman's Lodge 1824 Dinkins Bottom Rd. Yadkinville, NC 27055 ***.****
4 years agoHelpful?
Q: I have coated my 57 Higgins with this product and I would like to know if it is possible to coat the copper with a clear and what product do I use and what prep do I need to do? Are there and instructions for polishing the finish?
6 years ago3 Answers
A: You would have to reach directly out to Pettit on this question. Normally, any clear coats that can endure time below the water line that can be polished to a smooth finish are of the 2-component nature, which probably does not work over this one-part bottom paint. They may have something in mind for you. As far as polishing this product, many people will wet sand to a very high grit. You may be able to try and test in a small spot different polishing methods that people have done to see what you like the best.
6 years agoHelpful?
Q: I want to buy a quart to touch up dings and scratches on the bottom of my Lyman. I don't really need much. So if I buy a quart what is the shelf life after it has been opened? Will it be any good next spring when I want to touch up this seasons dings?
9 years ago8 Answers
A: Thank you this is very helpful.
9 years agoHelpful?
Q: What primer is used before applying the copper racing hard bronze?
10 years ago5 Answers
A: For a 20 ft boat would 1 qt cover or do I need to get 2?
10 years agoHelpful?
Q: I'm a new wood boat owner. Was told my chris craft had a coper bronze bottom. 3 questions Do I need to sand this existing bottom to paint to apply new paint? What product do I use to patch scratches and holes? How much paint do I new to buy for a 19 foot Chris's craft? Thanks
10 years ago4 Answers
A: Don't need to sand. One quart will cover. Make sure you buy the Copper Bronze Hard Racing Enamel. There is a product called Copper Bronze Bottom Paint. Don't want that
10 years agoHelpful?
Q: We have a 1965 37' Chris Constellation. Should we use Petit 1959 or Petit 1933 bottom paint? We want to keep it original.
10 years ago3 Answers
A: I'm no expert but I have used both products. I have a 1955 all-wood freshwater boat. Petit 1959 is my choice. It makes for a harder/faster bottom. Make sure your boat is well prepped; it will not adhere well to any old painted areas.
10 years agoHelpful?
Q: Can I paint enamal paint over hard antifouling?
11 years ago3 Answers
A: I would never put the copper bronze enamel over any antifouling sub surface. The purpose of the antifouling is to resist everything from attaching to the surface. By the way, the copper bronze enamel is a great product, but must be applied with great care. The surface must be super clean before you start and remain super clean as well as the air as you apply the copper bronze with a clean roller. The copper in the bronze enamel must be mixed often. If the finished surface is speckled after it dries, it probably is due to lack of cleanliness.
11 years agoHelpful?
Q: Hi, Can this paint be applied over any previous painted bottom surface? Thanks!
11 years ago2 Answers
A: Can't give an answer to this question. I use this paint on a 1949 chriscraft sportsman. It has always had Cabot hard racing bronze applied to the bottom as it was in waters with heavy algae growth. It does however stick tenaciously to my painted garage floor. Jim O
11 years agoHelpful?
Q: What is the drying time for this?
12 years ago6 Answers
A: My purchase of this product was several years ago, so I don't recall any specifics about drying time, only that it wasn't a problem. What I do remember is that the last time I ordered this product, there was none in stock, and the next run was too late for the season. So one of your good customer service people explained a competitor's product which was available at half the price, and I found it to be the best bottom paint I ever bought. You shipt it to me on 8/19/11.
11 years agoHelpful?
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