Hempel's Multicoat: The Versatile Topcoat for Above the Waterline
Hempel's Multicoat is a high-opacity, semi-gloss topcoat that also functions as a primer. This versatile coating provides a durable finish with good resistance to sunlight, water, and oil. It can be used as a complete coating system above the waterline on various substrates, making it an ideal choice for both interior and exterior applications.
Key Features
- Dual-Purpose Functionality: Serves as both a primer and a topcoat, simplifying the painting process and reducing the number of products needed.
- High Opacity: Provides excellent coverage and hiding power, ensuring a uniform and attractive finish.
- Durable Finish: Offers good resistance to sunlight, water, and oil, making it suitable for various marine environments.
- Versatile Application: Can be used on fibreglass, wood, and steel surfaces above the waterline.
- Easy Application: Can be applied by brush, roller, or spray for convenient and efficient application.
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: When used as a complete system, the first coat can be applied as a primer by thinning Multicoat with the specified Hempel's Thinner (maximum 10% thinning).
- 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: 46 ± 2%
- Specific Gravity: 1.2 kg/L
- Dry Film Thickness: 40 microns
- Flash Point: 39°C
- VOC Content: 441 g/L
Additional Information
- Compatibility: Compatible with Hempel's Primer Undercoat.
- Technical and Safety Data: For comprehensive information, please refer to the technical and safety data sheets.
Application Methods : 
| Application Methods | Temp | Touch Dry | Recoat (min/max) | Thinners / Tool Cleaner | Coverage |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 10°c | 6-8 hrs | 16 hrs - 10 Days | Thinners No: 1 (Brush) | 11.5m²/ltr |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 20°c | 3-4 hrs | 8 hrs - 5 Days | Thinners No: 3 (Spray) | 11.5m²/ltr |
The colours shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management
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