Hempel Ecopower Racing Antifouling
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- Free of copper and biocide
- Hard antifouling
- Easy to use
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Hempel Ecopower Racing Antifouling is the ideal antifouling for fast sailing boats in environments with high environmental requirements. The hard antifouling is free of copper and biocide. This antifouling by Hempel contains Tec-Cel, which reduces the friction between the hull and the water. This way you achieve a higher speed and reduce the fuel consumption of your boat. In addition, the antifouling provides a smooth, non-yellowing surface throughout the season.
You can use Ecopower Racing for almost all high-speed boats with a substrate of polyester, aluminium, wood and steel!
Tip: looking for a copper-free and biocide-free antifouling for slow-moving boats? Check out Ecopower Cruiser!
Benefits of Hempel Ecopower Racing
- Free of copper and biocides.
- Hard antifouling.
- Easy to apply.
- Suitable for most surfaces (including aluminium).
- Suitable for fresh water.
Tip: do you sail in salt water? Always use a biocide-containing antifouling for best results.
Directions for use
Hempel's Ecopower Racing is easy to apply by brush, roller, spray or paint pad. The minimum processing temperature is 5°C. Avoid working in direct sunlight.
- Always ensure that the surface is lightly sanded, clean, grease-free and dry before applying the Hempel antifouling.
- Ensure that the surface has been properly prepared for the antifouling to function optimally. Treat untreated surfaces with Hempel Underwater Primer. Do the same if the old antifouling is in poor condition.
- Stir the contents well to obtain a uniform colour. This is because the product contains heavy particles.
- Apply 2 coats of Hempel Ecopower Racing with a dry film thickness of 40 µm. If necessary, add up to 5% thinner to aid application.
- Apply an extra layer around the waterline and to areas susceptible to wear.
- After approximately 4 hours (at 20°C) the antifouling is dry to the touch and ready for recoating.
- The boat can be launched after approximately 24 hours and up to a maximum of 9 months.
If the vessel is regularly used at speeds above 20 knots, 3 coats of antifouling paint are recommended.
Note: always wear protective clothing, gloves and a suitable vapour mask when working with Hempel Ecopower Racing!
Specifications
Contents: 0.75 L and 2.5 L
Colour: black, red, white, blue
Gloss: semi-matt
Coverage: approx. 12.3 m2/L
Surface dry: 4 hours (at 20°C)
Overcoating: 4 hours (at 20°C)
Application method: brush, roller, spray or paint pad
Thinner: Hempel Thinner 808 (No. 3)
For more properties, please refer to the Technical documentation for Hempel Ecopower Racing!
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- BOO001203
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The materials, substrates or tasks a product is intended for. A general claim such as 'suitable for plastics' does not mean it works with every type of plastic; the specific substrate and its preparation still matter.
- Polyester boten, Stalen-boten, Aluminium boten, Houten boten
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The technical product category, such as primer, resin, hardener or cleaner. It explains the product's purpose and helps you find other products with a similar function.
- Hard anti-fouling, Biocide-free antifouling
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The overcoating interval tells you when the next layer of paint, varnish or coating may be applied. Many multi-coat systems specify both a minimum and a maximum interval:
- Minimum overcoating time: the previous layer is dry or cured enough to accept another coat.
- Maximum overcoating time: the period during which the next coat can bond without extra surface preparation under the stated conditions.
Overcoating too early can affect drying or the finish. Once the maximum interval has passed, cleaning and sanding may be needed to ensure adhesion between coats. Temperature and film thickness affect the waiting times.
- 4 hours (20 °C)
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Consumption or coverage describes how much product is needed for a given surface area. Consumption may be stated in g/m² or kg/m², while coverage is often given in m²/L or m²/kg. A consumption of 0.2 kg/m² means a theoretical 200 grams per square metre. Actual use depends on film thickness, substrate absorbency, application method and waste.
- Approximately 12.3 m²/L
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A specific thinner that can be used, where permitted, to adjust a product's application properties or viscosity. The correct thinner and maximum quantity depend on the product. Incorrect thinning can affect coverage, drying and curing.
- Hempel Thinner 808 (No. 3)
- Net contents
- 2.5 L, 750 ml
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The application or processing methods specified by the manufacturer, such as brushing, rolling, spraying, casting or hand laminating. The chosen method can affect consumption, layer thickness and finish.
- Brush, Roller, Spray, Paint pad
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