- Ensure the hull is thoroughly prepared by power sanding, then pressure wash to remove dust.
- Check the weather forecast to ensure you will have fine, warm weather for the whole application job.
- Have a gang of at least two people, one to do the rollering and one to mix and clean up and also assist in applying the material.
- If two people are applying the paint, start one at each end and meet in the middle to ensure wet edge to overcoat
- Do not try to re-coat any area that looks bear until it has had sufficient time to dry (approx 1 hour), or it will lift off previous coats
- If the mix starts to go off discard it, don’t try to use it. A good indication if this is when blobs of copper appear on the hull surface as you try to apply it with the roller
- Don’t mix a new batch in a container that has previously been used, or reuse a rollertray unless it has been thoroughly cleaned. Any partially cured material on the sides of the mixing pot or tray may peel off and contaminate the new mix; water will remove uncured material from hands and tools
- Wear washing up gloves as they last much longer than disposable ones
- Have a couple of different types of rollers to find which one suits you best, preferably 23cm (9in) ones which will speed the application. Whatever type you decide to use, make sure you have enough to complete the day’s work. Ask you supplier if you can take a quantity on sale or return.
- Make sure you will have sufficient time to apply all the necessary coats in one day.
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