Hempel's Tiger Xtra: Unleash Powerful Antifouling Protection
Hempel's Tiger Xtra is a high-performance, self-polishing antifouling paint that delivers exceptional, season-long protection for your boat. Its advanced, erodible technology ensures a continuously smooth hull, minimizing drag and maximizing speed and fuel efficiency. Tiger Xtra is suitable for both powerboats and sailboats, providing a versatile solution for all your antifouling needs.
Key Features
- Self-Polishing Action: The paint's unique self-polishing action ensures a constantly renewed surface, providing continuous protection against fouling.
- Erodible Technology: The paint's erodible nature allows for a smooth, hydrodynamic surface, reducing drag and improving fuel efficiency.
- Broad Spectrum Protection: Effectively combats a wide range of marine fouling organisms, including algae, barnacles, slime, tubeworms, weed, and zebra mussels.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for use on fibreglass, wood, plywood, and steel hulls.
- Easy Application: It can be applied by brush, roller, or spray for convenience and efficiency.
Application Information
- Surface Preparation: Ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and free from contaminants. Remove any existing antifouling that is weak or flaking.
- Priming: Prime uncoated surfaces with Hempel's Underwater Primer or Hempel's Light Primer.
- Application Methods: Apply using a brush, roller, or spray.
- Conditions: Apply when the air and surface temperature is above 5°C. Avoid applying in direct sunlight and ensure adequate ventilation.
Technical Specifications
- Gloss Level: Semi-gloss
- Volume Solids: 48 ± 2%
- Specific Gravity: 1.5 kg/L
- Theoretical Spreading Rate: 13.5 m²/litre
- Flash Point: 25°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 | 13.5m²/ltr |
| Brush/Roller/Paint Pad | 20°c | 4 hrs | 5 hrs - none | Thinners No: 3 | 13.5m²/ltr |
Available Colours* :
The colour's shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management
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