Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifouling Paint
Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifouling Paint - 2.5L / Grey is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifouling Paint
Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifouling Paint | 71000
The Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifoul Paint is a high strength, self polishing erodible antifoul that will protect your hull from marine growth. The Tiger Xtra range by Hempel has a high mechanical strength for excellent crack resistance and is suitable for dry-stack or continuous immersion.
Protect your vessel from marine growth while also adding a splash of colour. The Hempel Tiger Xtra offers high performance, erodible antifouling for an excellent protection all season.
Specifications
- Colours: Black (19990) | Red (56460) | Grey (12400) | Green (41820) | White (10000) | Souvenirs Blue (31750) | Dark Blue (37110) | True Blue (30390)
- For boats of glass fibre, wood, plywood, steel and aluminium (Only white can be used on aluminium)
- Coverage Per Litre: 13m²
- Thinner/Tool Cleaner: Hempel Thinner No. 3 (808)
- Recommended products for previous coat are: Hempel's Light Primer or Hempel's Underwater Primer
- Min Application Temperature: 5°C
- Application Methods: Brush, Roller, Paint Pad or Spray (Spray is for professional use only)
- Touch Dry after 30 minutes at 10°C
- Touch dry after 15 minutes at 20°C
- Re Coat after 7 hours at 10°C
- Re Coat after 4 hours at 20°C
- Time to immersion: Minimum 24 Hours, Maximum 6 Months
For more help with antifouling, we recommend reading our Antifouling Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifoul take to dry?
- Touch dry after 30 minutes (10°C)
- Touch dry after 15 minutes (20°C)
- Touch dry after 9 minutes (30°C)
- Immersion recommended after a minimum of 24 hours, and up to a maximum of 6 months.
What do I need to do before I use Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifouling Paint?
It is recommended that you have previously used one of the following primers before applying the Tiger Xtra Antifoul:
- Hempel Light Primer
- Hempel Underwater Primer
- Hempel Pro Tiecoat
It is also recommended that it is applied in a well ventilated area with less than 85% humidity during drying and curing. If you're applying the white Tiger Xtra to aluminium substrates, ensure that it is suitably primed.
What types of boat can I use this on?
You can use the Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifoul on all glass fibre, wood, plywood, steel and aluminium boats. Only the white Tiger Xtra can be used on aluminium boats and ensure that it is suitably primed due to the risk of corrosion in case of direct contact.
How many coats of Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifoul should I do?
It is recommended to do 2 coats of Hempel Tiger Xtra Antifoul at 40 dry (or 80 wet) film thickness each.
