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Silic One Primer Repair

Quick Repair Guide: Silic One Primer Surface Repair

  1. Assess the extent of the damage
    • Less than 5×5 cm → minor damage
    • More than 5×5 cm → medium or severe damage
  2. Minor damage (less than 5×5 cm)
  3. Medium damage (more than 5×5 cm, but not down to the substrate)
    • Clean and dry as above
    • Apply 1 coat of Silic One Tiecoat primer
    • Apply 1 coat of Silic One coating to the entire area below the waterline
  4. Severe damage (primer visible or substrate exposed)
    • Clean, rinse, dry
    • Sand and remove dust
    • Apply 1–5 coats of Hempel’s Light Primer
    • Apply 1 coat of Silic One Tiecoat
    • Apply 1 coat of Silic One paint

Comprehensive Guide: Silic One Coating Damage Repair

Identifying Damage

Check if the Silic One layer, Tiecoat (yellow), epoxy primer, or even the boat material (hull) is visible. The repair method is chosen based on this assessment.

1. Minor Damage (< 5×5 cm)

  • Indication: Tiecoat visible, not exposing the substrate
  • Actions:
    1. Clean the damaged area with Hempel’s Boat Shampoo
    2. Rinse with water and dry
    3. Apply 1 coat of Silic One paint, slightly extending beyond the damaged area

2. Medium Damage (> 5×5 cm, Tiecoat visible)

  • Indication: Tiecoat is exposed and potentially damaged
  • Actions:
    1. Clean with shampoo + water, dry
    2. Apply 1 coat of Silic One Tiecoat
    3. Apply 1 coat of Silic One paint, slightly extending beyond the Tiecoat area
    4. Paint the entire area below the waterline with the same coat

3. Major Damage (> 5×5 cm, epoxy or hull visible)

  • Indication: Light Primer or even the substrate material visible
  • Actions:
    1. Clean with Hempel’s Boat Shampoo
    2. Rinse with water and dry
    3. Sand and wipe away dust
    4. Apply 1–5 coats of Hempel’s Light Primer
    5. Allow to dry
    6. Apply 1 coat of Silic One Tiecoat
    7. Apply 1 coat of Silic One
    8. Treat the entire area below the waterline

Info Box: Silic One System Layers

System Type Color Purpose Number of coats
1st paint Light Primer White or grey Seals the substrate and prevents water ingress 1–5 coats
2nd paint Silic One Tiecoat Yellow Ensuring adhesion to the topcoat 1 coat
3rd paint Silic One Red, black or blue Highly slippery, anti-fouling surface 2 coats

Also read Hempel Silic One FAQ article, which compiles the most common questions about the system's use.

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