Hempel's Bilge & Locker Paint: Durable Protection for Bilges and Lockers
Hempel's Bilge & Locker Paint is a high-opacity, semi-gloss topcoat designed to protect and beautify bilges and lockers. This durable coating offers good resistance to water and oil, making it ideal for these challenging areas. It can be used on various substrates and provides a long-lasting finish that withstands the harsh conditions often found in bilges and lockers.
Key Features
- High Opacity: Provides excellent coverage and hiding power, ensuring a uniform and attractive finish.
- Durable Protection: Offers good resistance to water, oil, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for bilge and locker environments.
- Versatile Application: Can be used on fibreglass, wood, and steel surfaces.
- Easy Application: Can be applied by brush, roller, or spray for convenient and efficient application.
- Semi-Gloss Finish: Provides a subtle sheen that enhances the appearance of bilges and lockers.
Application Information
- Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contaminants. For new builds or uncoated surfaces, prepare bare substrates according to Hempel's primer instructions. For previously coated surfaces, abrade, clean, and dry the surface.
- Priming: For optimal results, prime the surface with Hempel's Primer Undercoat before applying Bilge & Locker Paint.
- Application Methods: Apply using a brush, roller, or spray.
- Conditions: Apply when the surface temperature is at least 3°C above the dew point to avoid condensation. Ensure adequate ventilation during application and drying.
Technical Specifications
- Gloss Level: Semi-gloss
- Volume Solids: 44 ± 2%
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 kg/L
- Dry Film Thickness: 40 microns
- Flash Point: 39°C
- VOC Content: 454 g/L
Additional Information
- Compatibility: Compatible with Hempel's Primer Undercoat.
- 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 | 6 hrs | 16 hrs - 10 Days | Thinners No: 1 (Brush) | 12m²/ltr |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 20°c | 3 hrs | 8 hrs - 5 Days | Thinners No: 3 (Spray) | 12m²/ltr |
The colours shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management.
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