TotalBoat JD Select Ablative Bottom Paint

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TotalBoat JD Select Ablative Bottom Paint

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TotalBoat JD Select is a single-season, water-based ablative antifouling bottom paint that provides incredible results for a very low cost. It is low in VOCs and has no harsh fumes, making it ideal for marinas under environmental restrictions. It's also very easy to apply and cleans up easily with just soap and water.

JD Select can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed then burnished for a smooth, fuel-efficient finish. JD Select can be applied over most aged antifouling coats without fear of lifting.

Our most popular bottom paint! Available in Quart & Gallon sizes, in Black, Blue, Green and Red.

Buy a Gallon and receive a free roller & metal tray kit, paint suit, maroon abrasive pad, 1 roll of painter's masking tape, and two 10" wooden stir sticks.

Tech Specs

Thinning/Cleanup	Water
Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Wood and Previously Painted Surfaces	TotalBoat Special Brushing Thinner 100
Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Fiberglass	TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
Surface Prep Wipe - Bare Steel	TotalBoat Dewaxer & Surface Prep
Primer - Fiberglass and Steel Only	TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Barrier Coat Primer (do not use on aluminum)

Technical Specifications
Application Method	Brush, roll (we recommend a 3/16" nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover, or spray (airless or conventional).
Application Temperature	50-90°F; 0-90% humidity
Number of Coats	1-2
Film Thickness per Coat	1.5 mils dry (3.75 mils wet)
Dry Time to Overcoat	1.5 hours @ 90°F, 3 hours @ 70°F, 6 hours @ 50°F
Dry Time to Launch	6 hours @ 90°F, 10 hours @ 70°F, 16 hours @ 50°F
Recommended Roller	3/16'' nap or foam solvent-safe roller cover
Finish	Flat
Coverage	Approximately 500 sq. ft. per gallon
Cuprous Oxide	25%
Launch Window	There is no maximum dry time before launching

Info & Guides

Paint Survey Comments

We surveyed customers who painted their boats with JD Select because we wanted to compare our in-house test results with our customers' experiences. Overwhelmingly, customers said they would use it again and recommend this paint to a friend. Here are some actual survey comments:

"Application was odorless and easy, clean up as easy as possible."
"Easy application & great cleanup"
"I liked the easy clean up with water"
"I was amazed to see absolutely no growth on the bottom, and the paint held up wonderfully. It looks almost as good after a power wash as it did the day it went on!"
"Terrific value. I am very pleased with the performance. Thanks"
"There was a strong bloom of mussels that affected everyone, and I felt that the JD paint did as well as any. I think it is a great deal, and I love it being water-based."
"Ran out of old paint and used yours to finish keel & rudder. One coat only, covered with excellent results"
"The ease of application was excellent. the paint did not settle out in the can so I didn't have to spend any time stirring it ahead of time"

Technical Information

JD Select Features

Easy to apply - Can be applied over ablative or hard bottom paints.
Low-VOC, water-based paint. Cleans up easily with water.
Provides excellent single-season antifouling protection.
For use on properly prepared fiberglass, wood, steel, iron, and previously painted surfaces in good condition.
No harsh fumes makes it ideal for year-round, indoor application.
Can be burnished for a smoother, faster, more fuel-efficient surface.
Approved for salt and fresh water applications.
Coverage is approximately 500 sq. ft. per gallon

Data Sheets

JD Select Technical Data

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TotalBoat Antifouling Paint Selection Guide

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TotalBoat Antifouling Paint Compatibility Chart

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Additional JD Select Information

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Burlington, VT

5 out of 5 stars.

Reasonably priced, high quality paint

10 months ago

I have used this product for years. It has good coverage, is easy to apply, and is reasonably priced. No reason to use anything else!

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Long Island NY

5 out of 5 stars.

great product, great service

10 months ago

Not does the product do it's job it is a snap to clean up and the paint COMES with EVERYTHING you need to do the job. Paint, tray, roller, tape and a cover suit.

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Dubuque, IA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great and easy to use

10 months ago

So easy to use for us first time users. Will Definitely purchase again!

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Indiana

4 out of 5 stars.

Easy clean

11 months ago

Coverage is very good, low drip rate. Very easy clean up with just water. Gave 4 stars because I have no idea on it's performance or longevity

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Westport Point, MA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product that really works. Super easy cleanup. No VOCs

11 months ago

Painting the bottom of our 1892 H.F. Crosvy racing catboat SUSPECT

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Squantum MA

5 out of 5 stars.

Great product

11 months ago

Second year of using this paint, had great results last year. Hope it is the same this year

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Nashville

5 out of 5 stars.

Goes on easy.

a year ago

Went on easy. 1 gallon was enough for a few coats, 30 ft boat. Looks nice. Will see if it holds up.

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east coast

5 out of 5 stars.

bottom paint

a year ago

J D Sselect was recommended and used. The shipping was as expected and the price was also very good. The paint itself was easy to work with and applied very well. There was no foul taste or atmosphere during the application. I have faith that the product will wear and preform the way it was designed. At this point I would buy more and also recommend to others.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Very quick shipping

a year ago

The first can the top came off in shipping and they immediately sent a second that arrived fine. I will let you know how paint works after season.

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Norwalk CT

5 out of 5 stars.

Great protection, good pricing,

2 years ago

Complete kit provided- paint, roller Pan, roller Handle, roller Cover, masking tape, Tyvek suit. Easy cleanup with water! Can't Go wrong!

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Q: Is there a bottom paint that is environmentally safe? What brand is the most environmentally safe?

a year ago

1 Answer

A: Hi Peter. Thank you for your interest in this product. This is a complex question. All of our bottom paints are approved by the EPA. However, bottom paints are fundamentally designed to repel or kill certain types of aquatic organisms, so the nature of this class of products means that it cannot be completely environmentally harmless. This paint uses a traditional copper biocide. There are some formulas that use newer biocides which have to date been shown to be less environmentally harmful by some metrics. Since this paint is water based rather than solvent based, it is a little more environmentally friendly because it does not contain harmful VOCs. If you would like to discuss the environmental aspects of bottom paint choice further, please give us a call at 800-497-0010 and we will be happy to review this with you.

a year ago

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Q: I used micron 66 ablative last season and would like to add another coat , in interest of saving some money can I sand it and put JD select over it ? Thanks for any info !

a year ago

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A: Sand Heavily & Apply.

a year ago

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Q: Can I apply Select when Total Protect is at thumbprint stage, or would you recommend a solvent based paint like Spartan. I do not want to sand between coats. Boat has been blasted and will get Total Protect as the primer. Thanks.

2 years ago

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A: Hey Jonathan, Thank you for reaching out. Unfortunately, Water based like JD Select do have to wait for the primer to dry and be sanded. For no sanding a solvent based like Spartan would be best.

2 years ago

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Q: Evening - Curious your thoughts on this product on a wooden power boat. Last seasons paint is West Marine CPP. Thanks in advance! Luke McCabe

2 years ago

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A: I used this paint on a fiberglass hull but suspect it would be similar on wood. I was very pleased with it and continued using it for several years. It goes on very easily and a small amount goes a long way. The small can easily covered my whole 15 foot boat. It worked well in keeping the bottom clean. I suspect that, even though I applied a new coat each season, I might have gotten two seasons out of it.

2 years ago

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Q: I've always used Spartan and I'm not even sure why anymore, but I'm wondering which is best for fresh water. Not much grows up here beyond zebra mussels in the cracks.

2 years ago

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A: You could use JD Select, it is a single season paint though. The other alternative would be Totalboat Krypton which is multiseason in fresh water.

2 years ago

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Q: Can I use this product over Pettit Hydrocoat?

2 years ago

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A: Yes, sand with a maroon scotch-brite pad, rinse off with water let it dry then apply.

2 years ago

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Q: Is product compatible with plastic components, specifically trim tab actuators?

2 years ago

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A: Sorry but paints and epoxies generally do not adhere well to plastics.

2 years ago

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Q: can this be used on an aluminum pram that is docked on salt water?

2 years ago

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A: From reading the web site, it doesn't look like it. If another (stable) layer of some kind of primer or barrier coat was present, then probably yes. But if you are going over bare aluminum, the web site says no.

2 years ago

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Q: Is this paint compatible with petit Black Widow bottom paint?

3 years ago

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A: I'm sorry but I do not know. Louis Louis F. Coleman 1224 Fortification St Jackson, MS 39202

3 years ago

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Q: I watched your bottom painting video. He appeared to be using the JD Select ablative bottom paint. He had sanded the previous paint down to the gelcoat and painted the area without primer. My question is, is this an acceptable procedure or should those areas be primed and with what? Thank

3 years ago

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A: It is not always necessary to completely remove the paint. Refer to the compatibilty chart under the tech data tab on the JD Select page. There is also a datasheet there with complete application instructions. If you are painting over bare gelcoat it's a good idea to overcoat it with TotalBoat TotalProtect Epoxy Primer & Barrier Coat. Complete application instructions are available under the tech data tab on that page as well.

3 years ago

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