Hempel Silic One Tiecoat

Hempel Silic One Tiecoat is a high-solids, silicone-based tiecoat. Silic One Tiecoat ensures excellent adhesion between Hempel Light Primer and Hempel Silic One. The Tiecoat is also suitable for repairing damaged areas.

This product can be used on boats made of GRP, aluminium and steel. It is not suitable for wood.

Benefits of Hempel Silic One Tiecoat

• Tiecoat for the Hempel Silic One system.
• Ensures adhesion between the primer and Silic One.
• Suitable for GRP, aluminium and steel.
• Also suitable for local repairs.

Directions for use

Apply Silic One Tiecoat at a minimum temperature of 10 °C and avoid direct sunlight during application.

1. Make sure the surface is lightly sanded, clean, grease free and dry.
2. Treat the surface with Hempel Light Primer or, when applying over suitable existing antifouling, with Hempel Conversion Primer.
3. Stir Silic One Tiecoat thoroughly before use.
4. Apply one coat with a brush or felt roller, using light, even strokes to achieve full coverage. 
5. When applying over Hempel Light Primer at 20 °C, Silic One Tiecoat can be applied after a minimum of 4 hours and within 72 hours.
6. At 20 °C, apply Hempel Silic One at least 8 hours and no more than 48 hours after applying Silic One Tiecoat.

Once opened, the product can be used for a maximum of 1 hour.

Specifications

Contents: 0.75 litres and 2.5 litres
Colour: yellow
Gloss: semi-gloss
Working time: maximum 1 hour after opening the container
Coverage: approx. 10 m²/l
Touch dry: 3 hours (at 20 °C)
Fully cured: 2 days (at 20 °C)
Minimum application temperature: 10 °C
Application: brush or felt roller
Thinner: do not thin