Exceptional UV protection and an ultra durable gloss.
Recommended Uses:
Elite Defender is a professional grade spraying finish coat especially formulated for use in the marine industry and provides a convenient 1:1 (Part A : Part B) mix ratio by volume.
Based on the latest aliphatic urethane technology, giving exceptional UV protection and an ultra durable gloss. It has been developed specifically to resist the high UV light exposure in both NZ and Australia.
It's designed to provide a high quality finish for both maintenance repaint and new construction in the marine industry.
Application over either:
- Altex Epoxy Barrier Undercoat or
- Altex Polyurethane Undercoat
Elite Defender is recommended for:
- Topsides, decks, interiors and fittings that require a premium quality finish.
- Areas such as showers, heads and galleys where a highly cross-linked film is needed to resist moisture and heat.
- Masts, spars and other exterior fittings & fixtures
Features:
- Convenient 1:1 volume mix ratio
- Improved wet flow coupled with excellent hold up of the wet film
- Superior 'lay-down' characteristics minimise orange peel and enhance the Distinction Of Image
- Excellent re-flow on laps and spot sprayed areas
- Available in a full range of colours – including custom colours, as well as Clear for additional durability
- Gloss levels may be reduced with Altex Flattening Paste to provide low sheen finishes for interior work
- Colour: Refer Altex Yacht & Boat Colour Chart for standard colours. https://altexboatpaint.com/assets/pdf/Top%20Coats%20Colour%20Range.pdf.
Specifications:
- Theoretical Coverage Rate:
7.6 sq metres per litre at 50 microns dry
5.0 sq metres per litre at 75 microns dry
- Recommended Film Thickness Per Coat:
60-70 microns wet, per pass, applied in 3 passes to achieve 60
- 80 microns total dry film build (unthinned)
(see application notes overleaf)
- Dry Times (50µm DFT / 25°C / 50% RH):
Touch Dry: 1 - 2 hours
Hard Dry: 4 - 6 hours
Dry to Tape: Overnight
- Self Recoat: 4 hours minimum, 24 hours maximum without sanding. *Note: If recoating is required after more than 24 hours, matt the surface using fine grade (320 - 400 grit) sandpaper, Wet-or-Dry, or Scotchbrite® pad (fine green grade). DO NOT sand using lubricated (stearate or similar coated) paper. Dedust and degrease thoroughly.
Limitations of Use:
- Do not apply to areas below the waterline
- Deep tone shades are invariably based on transparent or semitransparent pigments – such colours will require multiple coats to ensure full coverage and opacity are achieved.
- Do not apply in temperatures less than 10°C, or when the dew point is within 3°C of the surface temperature
For more information, Product Data Sheets and MSDS. Please see https://altexboatpaint.com
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