Hempel's Silic One: The best biocide-free antifouling for your boat
Get rid of fouling and protect the environment with Hempel's Silic One!
Hempel's Silic One is a revolutionary biocide-free antifouling paint based on silicone and hydrogel that effectively prevents fouling on your boat. With its unique formula, Silic One creates a smooth surface that makes it difficult for algae, weeds and other organisms to attach.
Advantages of Hempel's Silic One:
- Environmentally friendly: Contains no biocides that can harm the marine environment.
- Effective: Keeps your boat free of fouling for up to 2 seasons.
- Self-cleaning: Movement in the water easily removes any fouling.
- Easy application: Can be applied with a brush or roller.
- Reduced maintenance: Save time and money on antifouling.
How to apply Hempel's Silic One:
1. Previously painted boats: Application on top of old antifouling in good condition - easy change to Hempel's Silic One system
Hempel's Conversion Primer is a two-component epoxy primer for an easy change from antifouling to Hempel's Silic One Fouling Release system. It can be used on previously painted antifouling in good condition.
Pre-treatment: Identify the condition of the existing antifouling, using a metal scraper, to determine if the old antifouling adheres well enough. In case of poor adhesion, remove all loose/porous layers. Wet sand and rinse thoroughly with fresh water and allow the surface to dry.
Application: Mix the two components of Conversion Primer thoroughly to a uniform consistency. Please note that the product has a very low viscosity, running paint and unevenness must be smoothed out immediately. Thinning is NOT recommended. Pot life at 20°C: 8 hours. Minimum application temperature is 5°C.
If the overcoating interval is exceeded, a new coat of Hempel's Conversion Primer or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied.
2. New boat or untreated boat with epoxy
Pre-treatment: Clean with a suitable cleaning agent and sand with dry sandpaper (P120). Rinse thoroughly with water and allow the surface to dry.
Application: Apply coats of the paint system as indicated below. If the overcoating interval is exceeded, a new coat of Hempel's Light Primer or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied.
3. New boat without epoxy
Pre-treatment: Clean with a suitable cleaning agent and sand with dry sandpaper (P120). Rinse thoroughly with water and allow the surface to dry.
Application: Apply coats of the paint system as indicated below. If the overcoating interval is exceeded, a new coat of Hempel's Light Primer or Silic One Tiecoat must be applied.
Conversion packages for easy transition:
We have put together complete conversion packages that make it easy to switch to Hempel's Silic One from regular self-polishing antifouling, VC 17 or Hard Racing. The packages contain everything you need, including primer and Silic One.
Alpina Marine can handle it all:
Do you want professional help with antifouling of your boat? Alpina Marine offers complete treatment, including blasting, priming and application of Hempel's Silic One. Contact us for a no-obligation quote.
Order Hempel's Silic One today and experience the difference!
