max dry time for bottom paint

mattakfish

2015-04-05 16:16:45

Anyone know if there is a maximum dry time for amercoat 214? Only shows a minimum on can and other literature. I usually paint on grid And splash as soon as tide comes up. This is first time painting in the yard And ive heard you need to launch soon after painting but not sure how soon that needs to be. I've got the weather today and tomorrow but I am also putting in a transducer and want to give that sealant a week to fully cure Before launch. Don't want to miss this weather window to paint...... Is a fresh coat of amercoat 214 OK out of water for a week?

Lulu

2015-04-05 20:59:51

look under PGG marine coatings. Product description says 8 hrs to recoat and 10 days from immersion at 50 degrees F. Cut the time in half at 70 degrees F.

mattakfish

2015-04-06 01:22:55

Thanks for the info......Found that on the site too at http://ppgpmcalliances.com/products/pdf/214_PDS_AI.pdf

but I think they are referring to minimum hours before immersion rather than max days. i.e 5 hours before immersion at 70 degrees and 10 at 50. Maybe you found max days on a different link. Anyway, talking with a few friends in the yard today, it sounds like a week is OK. Thanks again for the reply!

mattakfish

2015-04-06 01:25:44

Of course it would be pretty tough to get a full five to ten hours of drying time on the grid! The paint would have to go on while the boat was still underwater :)

Lulu

2015-04-06 03:10:02

If in doubt, call the tec line. I think it is listed under the "contact us" tab. PGG is back east so they'll be 3 hours ahead of us.

mattakfish

2015-04-06 16:47:50

Thanks again!