Hempel's Cruising Performer: Effortless Antifouling for Smooth Sailing
Hempel's Cruising Performer is a premium self-polishing antifouling that delivers exceptional protection and performance throughout the entire season. Its unique formulation ensures a continuously smooth hull, reducing drag and maximizing speed and fuel efficiency. It's the perfect choice for boat owners seeking a hassle-free solution for keeping their boat's hull clean and protected.
Key Features
- Self-Polishing Technology: The paint's self-polishing action ensures a constantly renewed surface, providing continuous protection against fouling build-up.
- High-Performance Formula: Delivers excellent protection against a wide range of common fouling organisms.
- Enhanced Durability: Offers high mechanical strength for superior crack resistance, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Excellent Colour Retention: Maintains its vibrant colour throughout the season, keeping your boat looking its best.
- Versatile Compatibility: Suitable for use on fibreglass, wood, plywood, and steel hulls.
Application Information
- Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and contaminant-free. For new builds or uncoated surfaces, prime with Hempel's Light Primer followed by Hempel's Underwater Primer. For previously coated surfaces, refer to the technical datasheet for specific preparation instructions.
- Priming: For uncoated surfaces, prime with Hempel's Light Primer followed by a tie coat of Hempel's Underwater Primer.
- Application Methods: Apply using a brush, roller, or paint pad.
- Conditions: Apply when the surface temperature is at least 3°C above the dew point. Ensure adequate ventilation during application and drying.
Technical Specifications
- Gloss Level: Semi-flat
- Volume Solids: 57 ± 2%
- Specific Gravity: 1.8 kg/L
- Theoretical Spreading Rate: 14 m²/litre
- Flash Point: 31°C
Additional Information
- Colour Stability: The final colour will fully develop after approximately one week of immersion in water.
- Compatibility: Not suitable for use on aluminium or other light-alloy metals.
- Technical and Safety Data: Please refer to the technical and safety data sheets for comprehensive information.
Application Methods : 
| Application Methods | Temp | Touch Dry | Recoat (min/max) | Thinners / Tool Cleaner | Coverage |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 10°c | 8 hrs | 9 hrs - none | Thinners No: 3 | 12.5m²/ltr |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 20°c | 4 hrs | 5 hrs - none | Thinners No: 3 | 12.5m²/ltr |
The colour's shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management
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