SKU: MAPV1038

Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint

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Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint | 5112B-10000

Paint your bilge or locker with the Hempel 5112B-10000 which comes in a stunning white colour. The bilge & locker paint is resistant to water and oil, and also has fast drying capabilities at as quick as 3 hours.

Bilge & Locker paint is a single component high opacity satin topcoat that provides excellent durability and is designed to be used on glass fibre, wood and steel. If applying product onto glass fibre, vigorously abrade the surface before application - priming is not necessary. Not suitable for permanent immersion.

Features

  • Can be applied via brush, roller or spray
  • Suitable for bilges & lockers
  • For use on glass fibre, wood and steel
  • For interior and exterior use above the waterline
  • Durable
  • Good resistance to water & oil
  • Semi-gloss
  • Recommended thinner & cleaner: Hempel's Thinners No. 1
  • Theoretical spreading rate: 11m²/L
  • Touch dry after 3 hours at 20℃ (68℉)
  • Ready to sand after 24 hours 20℃ (68℉)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint take to dry?

  • Touch dry after 6 hours at 10℃ / 50℉
  • Touch dry after 3 hours at 20℃ / 68℉
  • Dry to sand after 48 hours at 10℃ / 68℉
  • Dry to sand after 24 hours at 20℃ / 68℉

How do I prepare a surface for the Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint?

Always ensure all surfaces are clean, oil free and dry. Clean the surface and remove possible oil and grease with a suitable detergent and sand with dry abrasive paper. It is recommended to apply a suitable wood treatment to new wood before coating. Carefully remove dust with fresh water.

If the surface is steel, remove salt and other contaminants by (high pressure) fresh water cleaning. Remove all rust and loose material by abrasive blasting or power tool cleaning. Dust off residues.

Can I overcoat the Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint?

You can overcoat with Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint, however if the maximum overcoating interval has been exceeded then you will need to clean the surface with fresh water and allow to dry. Then lightly abrade and remove all dust prior to repainting.

If surface has been contaminated by oils and pollutants, thoroughly remove with suitable detergent, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Light abrade and remove all dust prior to repainting.