What type of hull can Oceoprotec© be applied on ?
Oceoprotec© can be applied on hulls made of :
- Polyester and heterogeneous materials.
- Steel.
- Epoxy-wood.
What distinguishes Oceoprotec© from the other anti-grime paints ?
Anti-grime paints contain one or several toxic molecules. To be efficient, the toxic biocides are diffused by the vinyl or acrylic binding agent, in a fast or slow way (erodable=fast, non-erodable=slowly). In every case, the anti-grime paints are pollutant. To be applicable, the binding agent in anti-grime paint needs a dilution agent which contains pollutant solvent (volatile organic components) dangerous for the health and the environment.
Oceoprotec© contains as a binding agent a special epoxy resin, not acrylic, not vinyl, whose characteristics are very strong. The epoxy is a neutral polymer which, once hardened, possesses an exceptional resistance. They are used in the coatings for parking buildings, swimming pools, cars, anti-fire walls in aeroplanes, glues etc. Acting as a binding agent, the epoxy is going to vitrify the copper, preventing it from being liberated in the water, but allowing it to create an effective, ionic field against marine grime. Oceoprotec© only uses water as a diluting solvent.
Antifouling paints use new supports such as elastomer polymers, new erodable polymers, products created with silicone and paints made from teflon. But these systems are still polluting when they become sediments, and they are not adaptable to boats left in the port, or submitted to the UV rays on the water.
How can Oceoprotec© provide an anti-osmosis protection ?
The range of applications for the Oceoprotec© treatment are :
- 50 microns of Oceoprimer© (epoxy) and 200 microns of Oceoprotec©. The film has then waterproof qualities contributing to slow down the micro infiltrations of water on the gel-coat.
We also provide an Oceodry© anti-osmosis coating which surrounds the gel-coat of the hull with an isolating film with a thickness of 250 microns. To this we add 50 microns of Oceoprimer© and 200 microns of Oceoprotec©. With 500 microns of epoxy, the gel-coat is efficiently protected for years against the micro-infiltrations of water.
Will my hull always stay clean with the Oceoprotec© proceedure ?
A biofilm can accumulate at the waterline, or even a beginning of marine grime. The possible presence of micro-marine organisms in the area is due to the deposits of an oily film coming from the motors'oil, stemming from the ports and marinas. This film inhibits the ionic surface activity of Oceoprotec© which keeps nevertheless all its antifouling properties. A regular cleaning with a sponge allows the reactivation of Oceoprotec© on the waterline.
Shall I apply Oceoprotec© on my own ?
It is not possible to apply Oceoprotec© on your own because the proceedure requires a pulverisation machine specifically designed for the application. Furthermore, a precise, technical working environment is needed. This is why only Oceoprotec© professionals are legally allowed to work with the application.
Why is it necessary to sandblast the hull ?
It is impossible to apply Oceoprotec© in a long-lasting way on layers of antifouling paint which, by definition, will progressively erode. The coating has to be placed directly onto the original substrata. Furthermore, the accumulation of different layers of antifouling on the hull isn't recommended. Indeed, as the boat ages, some problems like osmosis can‘t be detected in time. Finally, the cleaning of antifouling paints with the help of a high pressure water system combined, or in an industrial way, accelerate the aging process of the gel-coat.
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