Hempel's Hard Racing Antifouling: Dominate the Race Against Fouling
Hempel's Hard Racing is a top-performing antifouling paint engineered for speed and durability. This hard matrix antifouling provides exceptional protection against marine growth, keeping your hull clean and smooth for optimal performance all season long. It's the ideal choice for racing boats, those that are dry-sailed, or kept in mud berths.
Key Features
- Unbeatable Strength: Formulated for high mechanical strength and excellent crack resistance.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for use on fibreglass, wood, plywood, and steel hulls.
- Eco-Friendly Formula: A hard matrix antifouling free from metallic biocides, making it a responsible environmental choice.
- Long-lasting Protection: Delivers reliable, season-long defence against fouling, even in challenging conditions.
- Universal Compatibility: Can be applied over most existing antifouling paints.
Application Information
- Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contaminants. Refer to the technical datasheet for specific preparation instructions based on the existing coating.
- Priming: For uncoated surfaces, prime with Hempel's Underwater Primer or Hempel's Light Primer.
- Application Methods: Apply using a brush, roller, or spray.
- Conditions: Apply when the paint temperature is above 15°C/59°F and the surface temperature is above the dew point. Avoid applying in direct sunlight and ensure adequate ventilation.
Technical Specifications
- Gloss Level: Semi-flat
- Volume Solids: 50 ± 2%
- Specific Gravity: 1.6 kg/L
- Dry Film Thickness: 40 microns [1.6 mils]
- Flash Point: 31°C
- VOC Content: 433 g/L
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 | 13.5m²/ltr |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 20°c | 4 hrs | 5 hrs - none | Thinners No: 3 | 13.5m²/ltr |
The colours shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management.
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