Hempel Hard Racing Antifoul 2.5L T CEL Aluminium Boats

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Description
Hempel's Hard Racing TecCel is a high performance, hard antifouling
providing outstanding protection all season. Includes TecCel
technology which ensures reduced friction and increased speed

Product characteristics
Description
Hempel's Hard Racing TecCel is a high performance, hard antifouling
providing outstanding protection all season. Includes TecCel
technology which ensures reduced friction and increased speed.
Recommended use
For use as an antifouling for boats of glass fibre, wood, plywood, steel
and aluminium. Ensure aluminium substrates are suitably primed. For
power boats and regatta yachts.
Features
- High mechanical strength for excellent crack resistance.
- Superior colour retention all season.

Product safety
Flash point 31°C [87°F]
VOC content

Handling
Handle with care. Before and during use, observe safety labels on
packaging and paint containers and follow all local and national safety
regulations. Always consult Hempel’s Safety Data Sheet for this
product along with the Product Data Sheet.
Product data
Product code
7679A
Standard shade* / code
Off white 10101
Gloss
Flat
Volume solids
54 ± 2%

Specific gravity
1.4 kg/L [12 lb/US gal]
Reference dry film thickness
40 micron [1.6 mils]

Surface preparation
Cleanliness
- Remove salts, detergents, contaminants and marine growth by high
pressure fresh water cleaning.

New build:
- Uncoated surface: Prime prepared surface with Hempel's Light
Primer and apply a tiecoat of Hempel's Underwater Primer whilst
the surface is still tacky.

Maintenance and Repair
- Existing old self-polishing or traditional antifouling: Remove loose
matter and contaminants by high pressure fresh water cleaning.
- Existing old hard matrix antifouling or an unknown antifouling: High
pressure fresh water clean, wet abrade, remove dust.
- Clean and dry the surface.
- If condition of previous antifouling is poor, seal with 1 coat of
Hempel's Underwater Primer.
- If previous antifouling is in general bad condition, it is recommended
to remove previous coats and prime before applying antifouling

Product Data Sheet
Application
Thinner
Hempel's Thinner 08080

Application method Tool Thinning max vol.
Brush/Roller 5%
Paint Pad 5%
Keep thinning at an absolute minimum.

Theoretical spreading rate 13 m²/L [530 sq ft/US gal]

Application conditions
- To avoid condensation, apply on a clean and dry surface with a
temperature that is at least 3°C [5°F] above the dew point.
Relative Humidity:
- Relative humidity must be below 85% during drying and curing.
Application remarks
- Copper containing antifouling must not have any electrical contact
with aluminium hull and other aluminium components.
- Epoxy system for aluminium substrates must have a minimum total
dry film thickness of 300 micron.
- Apply 2 coats of the Antifouling paint at 40 μm dry film thickness
each. Apply an additional coat around the waterline and high wear
areas. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.
- Stir well before use.
Drying and overcoating
Product compatibility

Previous coat: Recommended products are: Hempel's Light Primer,
Hempel's Underwater Primer
Subsequent coat: None.
Drying time
Surface temperature
10°C 30 minutes
20°C 15 minutes
30°C 9 minutes

Touch dry min 30min, 15 min - 9 minute
Surface dry hours 8, 4, 2 Hours
Determined for dry film thickness 40 micron [1.6 mils] at standard conditions.

Time to immersion: Minimum: 24 Hours 20°C ; Maximum 9 months

Overcoating
Hempel’s specification supersedes any guidelines indicated in the overcoating
table
10°C 8 Hours
20°C 4 Hours
30°C 3 Hours

Drying conditions
- To obtain the drying time stated, it is important to maintain sufficient
ventilation during application, drying and curing.
- Condensation on the freshly applied coating should be avoided.
Overcoating details
- No maximum overcoat interval, but after prolonged exposure to
polluted atmosphere, remove accumulated contamination by high
pressure fresh water cleaning and allow to dry before applying next
coat.

Other remarks
- The surface must be clean before overcoating.