Use and Care Manual

TECHNICAL DATA
MAR-05
MARINE COATINGS
TOPSIDE PAINT
Form: GDH-162
Rev.: 120617
1
].DESCRIPTION AND USES .
Rust-Oleum
®
Marine Coatings Topside Paint is an oil-
based alkyd designed to provide a durable, abrasion and
weather resistant finish on fiberglass, wood and metal
boat surfaces. It offers UV protection and is easy to apply.
DO NOT USE BELOW THE WATERLINE.
.PRODUCTS .
SKU (1-Quart) Description
206999 White
207000 Semi-Gloss White
207001 Oyster White
207002 Navy Blue
207003 Sand Beige
207004 Bright Red
207005 Battleship Gray
207006 Black
207007 Deep Green
.PRODUCT APPLICATION .
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove all dirt, grease, oil, salt wax and chemical
contaminants by washing the surface with a commercial
detergent or other suitable cleaning method. Rinse with
fresh water and allow to thoroughly dry. Remove loose
paint and rust with a wire brush or sandpaper. Lightly sand
glossy surfaces.
WARNING! If you scrape, sand or remove old paint from
any surface, you may release lead paint dust. LEAD IS
TOXIC. EXPOSURE TO LEAD DUST CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS ILLNESS, SUCH AS BRAIN DAMAGE;
ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN. PREGNANT WOMEN
SHOULD ALSO AVOID EXPOSURE. Wear a NIOSH
approved respirator to control lead exposure. Clean up
carefully with a HEPA vacuum and a wet mop. Before you
start, find out how to protect yourself and your family by
contacting the National Lead Information Hotline at 1-800-
424-LEAD or log on to www.epa.gov/lead.
BARE FIBERGLASS - The entire surface, regardless of
age, must be thoroughly washed with a fiberglass cleaner
to remove all traces of mold release agents and wax.
Sand the gel coat with 80-120 grit sandpaper to create a
dull, frosty appearance. Remove sanding dust and residue.
If the surface is in excellent condition, proceed with
application of the Topside Paint. Rough surfaces or
imperfections should be repaired. Fill all nicks and gouges
with a fiberglass repair compound. Allow to harden and
then sand smooth. Remove sanding dust. Follow with a
coat of Marine Coatings Primer for Wood & Fiberglass to
smooth the surface and provide a uniform base for the
finish coat. Sand smooth and remove sanding dust.
Proceed with application of the first coat of Topside Paint
PRODUCT APPLICATION (cont.) .
BARE WOOD – Sand the surface smooth with 80-120 grit
sandpaper. Remove sanding dust and residue. Fill all
screw heads or small holes with a wood repair compound
Sand smooth and remove sanding dust. Apply one coat of
Marine Coatings Primer for Wood & Fiberglass. Allow to
dry four hours and sand smooth with #150 grit sandpaper.
Repeat Primer application as necessary to achieve
smooth surface. Sand the final coat of Primer with 220 grit
sandpaper then finish with two coats of Topside Paint.
Bare wood that has been repaired or coated with epoxy
must be thoroughly cleaned and then sanded with #120
grit sandpaper. Remove sanding dust. Follow with a coat
of Marine Coatings Primer for Wood & Fiberglass to
smooth the surface and provide a uniform base; sand
smooth and remove sanding dust. Proceed with the first
coat of Topside Paint.
BARE STEEL – Abrasive blast to bare metal or abrade
with emery cloth or abrasive wheel. Immediately apply one
coat of Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Primer for Metal and
allow to dry for 24 hours. Proceed with the first coat of
Topside Paint. Not for use on galvanized surfaces.
BARE ALUMINUM – Clean surface of grease and oil.
Remove oxidation and abrade the surface with medium
grit emery cloth. Remove sanding dust. Apply one coat of
Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Primer for Metal and allow to
dry for 24 hours. Proceed with the first coat of Topside
Paint
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED – Existing paint is in good,
sound condition should be cleaned thoroughly. Sand
smooth with #150 grit sandpaper and remove residue.
Proceed with the first coat of Topside Paint. If the old paint
is in poor condition, remove it with a paint and varnish
remover or by sanding.