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Part B = 173618
FEATURES RECOMMENDED USES
Advantages:
• Excellent build properties up to 150µm DFT in a two
pass application
• Excellent surfacing and sanding properties
• Very good corrosion protection
• Wide maximum self re-coat times for easy project
management
• Very good water and chemical resistance
• Long pot life
• Isocyanate free
• Epoxy Barrier Undercoat may be top-coated with both
acrylic or polyester urethane finishes and is especially
formulated as an undercoat or sealer under the Altex
Elite® range of polyurethane finish coats
• May be used as a high build surfacer / undercoat for
topcoating with Altex Polyurethane Undercoat
• May be used in immersion service as part of an Altex
Yacht & Boat recommended system
• May be applied as a thin film (50µm DFT) tie/seal
coat, or as a high build undercoat. (see overleaf)
• Formulated without lead, chromate or mercury
containing materials
Altex Yacht & Boat Paint Epoxy Barrier Undercoat is a high
performance, sandable epoxy high build coating based on new
technology Phenalkamide hybrid resins, which offers both
superior corrosion and water resistance.
This new epoxy undercoat offers both the DIY and
Professional
applicator an easy to use product with a diverse range of
uses
and benefits.
Epoxy Barrier Undercoat is recommended for:
• Topside & Superstructure final sealing to provide an
optimum surface for finish coating
• As a high build surfacer to remove defects and achieve a
finish suitable for application of Altex Polyurethane
Undercoat or one of the Elite Polyurethane finish coats
• As a high build barrier coat for below waterline
application, used as part of an Altex Antifouling system
• Direct application to sanded GRP, epoxy laminated wood
and epoxy sealed wood
• Direct application to epoxy faired surfaces
• Application over Altex Epoxy Primer or Altex Epoxy High
Build Surfacer
• Priming / undercoating over degreased & sanded aged
polyurethanes, epoxies, fairing systems, gelcoats, epoxy
laminates & fibreglass