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With Hempel’s paint systems, you can protect your boat all year round against mussels, algae, and other marine growth. Polyestershoppen delivers antifouling systems, primers, and thinners from Hempel quickly from stock. Need advice on treating your boat? Feel free to contact our product specialists!

Hempel

The Hempel Group was founded in 1915 by J.C. Hempel under the motto “Quality and Service,” which remains the hallmark of the company today. Beyond appearance, it is essential to protect your boat against environmental elements. With Hempel’s coating systems, you can protect steel and aluminum from corrosion, polyester from osmosis, wood from rot, and the underwater hull from dirt and fouling. Polyestershoppen is an official supplier of the complete Hempel range and delivers antifouling, primers, and thinners quickly from stock.

More information about Hempel’s paint systems? Check out the detailed Hempel painting guide or contact our product specialists!

Hempel Antifouling

Antifouling protects the underwater hull against the growth of algae, snails, and similar contaminants. With an antifouling from Hempel, you are assured of a premium paint system with easy application properties.

Want to learn more about the different antifouling systems? Then read our information article "Everything about antifouling".

Hard antifouling

Antifouling protects the underwater hull from algae, barnacles, and other fouling. With Hempel antifouling, you are assured of a premium coating system with user-friendly application.

Self sharpening antifouling

With one of Hempel’s self-sharpening antifoulings, you are guaranteed a fouling-resistant paint layer for the entire boating season. The following year, you can easily remove the old layer and apply a new coat of antifouling without hassle. These self-sharpening systems are available in various colours and are easy to apply.

Biocide-free antifouling

In a time where environmental responsibility plays an important role, Hempel introduces an advanced antifouling system free of biocides and copper! These biocide-free antifouling systems from Hempel contain Tec-Cel, which reduces friction between the hull and the water. The antifouling is suitable for all substrates (including aluminum) and is easy to use. Hempel offers both hard and self-polishing systems without biocides.

Fouling release systeem (Silic One)

Silic One is the latest innovation in fouling release technology. This fantastic, biocide-free product is based on silicone and hydrogel, giving the coated surface water-like properties. As a result, fouling organisms cannot easily adhere to the hull and are more likely to fall off when the boat is in motion. Other key benefits include easy removal of fouling and the ability to reapply the coating without any problems — leading to long-term cost savings.

Hempel’s Silic One stands out with revolutionary properties that surpass all other coatings. View more information about Hempel Silic One.

  • Silic One
    Hempel Silic One is a true revolution in fouling release coatings. This product shares similar properties with traditional antifouling but is based on an silicone hydrogel formulation. It prevents marine growth and is easy to remove from the underwater hull, making future reapplication simple and efficient. 

  • Silic One Tiecoat
    This high-solid bonding layer ensures excellent adhesion between Hempel's Light Primer en Silic One. Tiecoat is suitable for polyester, aluminum and steel surfaces.

  • Silic Seal
    Hempel's Silic Seal enables an easy transition from antifouling to Silic One. This epoxy primer can be applied over existing antifouling layers, provided they are in good condition. Silic Seal is suitable for all sustrates except wood.

Hempel primers

Primers improve adhesion between the substrate and the antifouling system. Hempel provides easy-to-use primers with excellent water resistance.

Want to learn more? Read: "Which primer do I need? Everything about boat primers."

  • Underwater primer
    Hempel's Underwater primer is a premium 1-component primer. It dries quickly and is the ideal primer to use under Hempel antifouling. It offers excellent adhesion to polyester, wood and steel. 

  • Light primer
    This 2-component epoxy primer prevents and repairs osmotic blistering in polyester boats and protects the surface against general corrosion. Hempel's Light Primer is suitable for use both above and below the waterline. It can be applied on fibreglass, wood, steel and auminum substrates.

  • Conversion primer
    This 2-component primer is designed as an easy transition from traditional antifouling to biocide-free antifouling. Hempel Conversion primer is simple to use.

Thinners

To improve the application properties of Hempel coating systems, it is sometimes recommended to thin the paint with a Hempel thinner. Always consult the coating documentation to determine which thinner you need.

Buy Hempel coatings?

Hempel products are easy to order at Polyestershoppen. If all products are in stock and your order is completed by 5 pm Dutch time, it will be shipped the same business day.

Do you have questions about Hempel products or boat maintenance? Feel free to contact our product specialists or take a look at our information centre. We are happy to help you make your project a success! Send a WhatsApp message or send an email to support@polyestershoppen.com.