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“Maintaining your boat” is edited annually by Veneziani’s Technical Departmentand updated to take into account the most recent technological advances

and our experience gained from continuous dialogue with users.Check that you have the most recent edition.

EDITION - 2005

© 1996 Veneziani - The reproduction of any part of this publication without the written authorisation of Yacht Systems S.r.l. is forbidden.

® used under license of Chemval S.r.l.

PRODUCTS TABLE

PRODUCT

STRIPPINGAND CLEANING

EPOMAST™ GREY 5610* 56:44 (ca. 1:1) 14

EPOMAST PRO™ LIGHT BLUE 5610* 50:50 (1:1) 14

EPOMAST FINISH™ LIGHT GREY 5610* 50:50 (1:1) 14

STUCCO VELOX™ WHITE 5220* - 15

SUBCOAT S™ LIGHT BLUE 5610* 50:50 (1:1) 15

POLYNAUTIC™ LIGHT GREY 5780* 98:2 (ca. 50:1) 15

PRIMERS

BARRIER COATS

FILLERS

UNDERCOATS

ANTIFOULINGS

ENAMELS

CLEARVARNISHES

SPECIAL TREATMENTS

CLEANINGAND

MAINTENANCE

COLOUR THINNER % VOLUME PAGE

AQUASTRIP LIGHT GREEN - - 10

DETERSIL - - - 12

FIBRODUR™ CLEAR 5780 65:35 (ca. 2:1) 12

ADHERGLASS™ PINK 5780 - 12

EPOXY PRIMER™ LIGHT GREEN 5610 75:25 (3:1) 13

PROPELLER PRIMER™ GREY 5470 - 13

PLASTOLITE PRO™ WHITE 5610 75:25 (3:1) 16

UNIKOTE™ YACHTING WHITE 5610 82:18 (ca. 4:1) 16

TICOPRENE YACHTING™ GREEN 5470 - 16

POLYREX PRO™ WHITE - LIGHT BLUE 5780 83:17 30

EUROGEL™ WHITE 5220 - 29

SPEEDY CARBONIUM™ GREY 5470 2:1 24

EVEN EXTREME 2™ SEE COLOUR CARD 5470 3:2 20

RAFFAELLO BIANCA RACING® WHITE 5470 - 20

RAFFAELLO SEE COLOUR CARD 5470 - 20

BLANC SPRINT™ WHITE 5470 - 21

EUROSPRINT™ SEE COLOUR CARD 5470 - 21

LAGOON™ WHITE 5470 - 21

PROPELLER™ SEE COLOUR CARD 5470 - 26

GUMMIPAINT A/F® BLACK 5370 - 27

GEL GLOSS PRO™ SEE COLOUR CARD 5780-6700 3:1 29

UNIGLOSS™ SEE COLOUR CARD 5220 - 29

CERAMITE YACHTING™ WHITE 5610* 60:40 (3:2) 30

SUPERVEREX ANTISKID™ WHITE 5780 75:25 (3:1) 30

GUMMIPAINT® SEE COLOUR CARD 5370 - 27

AQUASTOP™ LIGHT BLUE 5610* 62:38 (ca. 3:2) 17

RESINA 2000™ CLEAR 5610* 67:33 (2:1) 18

MICROFIBRE™ - - - 18

MICROSFERE™ - - - 18

WOOD GLOSS™ CLEAR 5780 80:20 (4.1) 28

WOOD MAT™ CLEAR 5780 1:1 28

TIMBER GLOSS® CLEAR 5220 - 28

YOU & SEA BUBBLE-BATH SHAMPOO - - - 32

TEAK 1 - - - 32

TEAK 2 - - - 32

TEAK 3 - - - 32

GIOVESOL - - - 32

KLINOX - - - 32

KLINPLAST - - - 32

GUMMIWAX - - - 32

KLINRUST - - - 32

KLINSAIL - - - 32

KLINAL - - - 32

* for cleaning use only

LOOKING AFTER MY BOATNAME..................... .....MAKE................................................LENGTH.........................................

YEAR OF MANUFACTURE....................................DISPLACEMENT............ .....................................

TASK PRODUCT DATE TEST NO. NOTES

*It is important to note the test number of each product so that you can use this as a reference should you need to contact the Veneziani Technical Department.

TOOLS REQUIREDRemember that in addition to the tools listed below, you must at all times wear gloves, a mask and protective goggles.

OVAL BRUSHESNo...............................................................

RECTANGULAR BRUSHESNo...............................................................

ANGULAR BRUSHESNo...............................................................

FINE BRUSHESNo...............................................................

SHORT PILE ROLLERSNo...............................................................

LONG PILE OR SPONGE ROLLERSNo...............................................................

ROLLS OF ADHESIVE TAPENo...............................................................

COARSE GRIT SANDPAPERNo sheets 60............ No sheets 80.............

No sheets 100.......... No sheets 120...........

MEDIUM GRIT SANDPAPERNo sheets 180...........................................

No sheets 220...........................................

FINE GRIT SANDPAPERNo sheets 320..............................................

No sheets 400..............................................

SCRAPERSNo...................................................................

FILLING KNIVES AND FLOATSNo...................................................................

WIRE BRUSHESNo...................................................................

SPONGESNo...................................................................

CLOTHSNo...................................................................

OTHER........................................................................

PRODUCTS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ON BOARDAlways carry a supply of each of these products on board. This will allow you to carry out small and large repairs even when you are out at sea.

RESINA 2000To glue, repairand fill any material

MICROFIBRETo be added to Resina 2000 for structural work and repairs

SUBCOAT SFiller for emergencyunderwater repairs

GIOVESOLTo clean anddegrease the galley

MICROSFERETo be added to Resina 2000 to create fillers whichcan be sanded

KLINALTo clean and degrease bilges, topsides and decks

KLINOXTo clean, remove stainsand polish metal

KLINPLASTTo clean, remove stainsand polish plastic

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MAIN TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTMonday to Thursday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 1 to 5 p.m. closing at 4.00 p.m. on Fridays,

Please leave a message on the answerphone at all other times.Phone: +39 040 3783911 - Fax: +39 040 3783906

[email protected] - www.venezianiyacht.it



The purpose of this manual is to help you to select the

best way of protecting and embellishing your boat so that

nothing is overlooked and no mistakes are made

during the various painting phases.

The manual has been planned so that the information is

immediately identifiable and the subjects are divided

into different colour-coded sections for easy reference.

By simply following the suggestions given and using your own

experience you will be able to maintain your boat yourself,

although in some cases you may find it easier to seek the help of

a professional or a boatyard with more equipment.

In this case you will find the manual useful

in order to compare our suggestions (well

known to the boatyard) with your own experience.

All Veneziani products have been developed

to be applied directly, easily and safely.

However, for some types of work we recommend that you consult

one of our many approved, specialist, Veneziani centres.

3

PAINT SCHEMES 1

CHOOSING YOUR PAINT 2

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TOOLS 5

FURTHER INFORMATION 6

PAINTING YOUR BOAT 3

CONTENTS

GRP boats - Wooden boats from page 4Metal boats - Special parts

What paints are used for - What they contain - How they are classified from page 7How they are appliedSafety and hygiene

Repainting a boat - Painting a new boat from page 10Filling - Protective treatments: osmosis treatment, protecting the wood,antifouling the hull, antifouling special parts.Painting an inflatable boat - Applying finish to broadsides, deckhouse and deck

Keep your boat clean and tidy - Teak deck - Exposed wood - Broadsides from page 32Deck house - Boot topping - Bilges, peaks, storerooms

Stanchions, portholes - Engine - Grey water tanks - Chemical toiletsSails, sail-covers, awnings - Inflatable boats, fenders, wetsuits, seatsRust marks - YOU & SEA, how to shampoo-and-bath in sea water

Everything you need to paint your boat from page 34Avoiding defects in the varnish

Glossary from page 36

DECKHOUSE2 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO(coat thickness 100 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 5 m2/L)

2 coats of GEL GLOSS PRO(14 shades - see colour chart) (coatthickness 35-40 microns, theoreti-cal coat rendering 15,4-13,5 m2/L)

DECK2 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO(coat thickness 100 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 5 m2/L)

2 coats of SUPERVEREX AN-TISKID (white) (coat thickness40 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 14 m2/L)

TOPSIDE2 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO(coat thickness 100 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 5 m2/L).Use finishing filler EPOMASTafter a first coat of PLASTO-LITE PRO.

joint if necessary 1-2 coats ofPOLYREX PRO (coat thickness100 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 4,6 m2/L)

2 coats of GEL GLOSS PRO(14 shades - see colour chart)(coat thickness 35-40 microns,theoretical coat rendering 15,4-13,5 m2/L)

HULLfill with EPOMAST3 coats of RESINA 2000 (coatthickness100 microns, theoreticalcoat rendering 10 m2/l)

1 coat of ADHERGLASS (coatthickness 15 micron, theoreticalcoat rendering 13,3 m2/L)

2 coats of antifouling (thick-ness and rendering functionalto quality used)3 coats on rudder and on areasmost exposed to wear.

See table on page 20 to choose the most appropriate antifouling.

4

1 PAINT SCHEMES

GRP BOATS WOODEN BOATS

IMPORTANT:

Always apply th

e amount

of antifo

uling advised

(see page 2

3)

Degrease first using

DETERSIL

First apply:1 coat of FIBRODUR(coat thickness 20 microns,

theoretical coat rendering 12,5 m2/L)

and 1 coat of RESINA 2000(coat thickness 100 microns,

theoretical coat rendering 10 m2/L)

To prevent osmosis in the boot-topping and the hull, apply 2 or 3 coats ofAQUASTOP before using ADHERGLASS. To treat osmosis, see page 17. See page 28 for the paint scheme for wooden boats.

DECKHOUSE2 coats of GEL GLOSS PRO(14 shades - see colour chart)(coat thickness 35-40 microns,theoretical coat rendering 15,4-13,5 m2/L)

DECK2 coats of SUPERVEREX AN-TISKID (white) (coat thickness40 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 14 m2/L)

TOPSIDEjoint if necessary 1-2 coats ofPOLYREX PRO (coat thickness100 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 4,6 m2/L)

2 coats of GEL GLOSS PRO(14 shades - see colour chart)(coat thickness 35-40 microns,theoretical coat rendering 15,4-13,5 m2/L)

HULL1 coat of ADHERGLASS (coatthickness 15 micron, theoreticalcoat rendering 13,3 m2/L)

2 coats of antifouling (thick-ness and rendering functionalto quality used) 3 coats on rudder and on areasmost exposed to wear.


METAL KEELS1 coat of EPOXY PRIMER(coat thickness 40 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 10,5m2/L)

Fill with EPOMAST PRO. Sand thor-oughly between fillings.

3 coats of AQUASTOP (coatthickness 200 microns, theoreti-cal coat rendering 5 m2/L), orbetter 2-3 coats of UNIKOTEYACHTING (coat thickness150 microns, theoretical coatrendering 5,3 m2/L)

1 coat of ADHERGLASS (coatthickness 15 microns, theoreticalcoat rendering 13,3 m2/L)

2 coats of the same antifoul-ing used on the hull (thick-ness and rendering functionalto quality used)

PEAKS - STOREROOMS - ICE BOXES - BILGES1 coat of CERAMITE YACHTING(2 coats for surfaces which are perma-nently submerged), (coat thickness 150microns, theoretical coat rendering 6,7m2/L)

On new wood apply fist of all 1 coat ofFIBRODUR (coat thickness 20 mi-crons, theoretical coat rendering 12,5m2/L)

PROPELLERS, SHAFTS AND STERN DRIVES1 coats of PROPELLER PRIMER(coat thickness 5-20 microns, theoreti-cal coat rendering 19-14,5 m2/L)

2 coats of PROPELLER (coat thickness30 microns, theoretical coat rendering15 m2/L)

TEAK DECKSProducts to clean and protect the wood:to clean: TEAK 1to brighten: TEAK 2to protect: TEAK 3

INFLATABLE BOATSExternal inflatable parts:2 coats of GUMMIPAINT (coat thick-ness 35 microns, theoretical coat render-ing 6,5 m2/L)

Submerged inflatable parts:2 coats of GUMMIPAINT A/F coatthickness 18 microns, theoretical coatrendering 15 m2/L)

Rigid GRP hull:see cycle of GRP boats hull

DECKHOUSE 2 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO(coat thickness 100 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 5 m2/L)


DECK 2 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO(coat thickness 100 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 5 m2/L)

2 coats of SUPERVEREX AN-TISKID (white) (coat thickness40 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 14 m2/L)

TOPSIDE 2 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO(coat thickness 100 microns, the-oretical coat rendering 5 m2/L)

joint if necessary 1-2 coats ofPOLYREX PRO (coat thickness100 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 4,6 m2/L)


HULL 3-4 coats of PLASTOLITEPRO (coat thickness 100 mi-crons, theoretical coat rendering5 m2/L)


2 coats of antifouling (thick-ness and rendering functionalto quality used)3 coats on rudder and on areasmost exposed to wear.


5

1METAL BOATS (light alloy or aluminium) SPECIAL PARTS

N.B. for steel hulls replace 3-4 coats of PLASTOLITE PRO with 2-3 coats ofUNIKOTE YACHTING (coat thickness 150 microns, theoretical coat render-ing 5,3 m2/L)

First apply1coat of EPOXY PRIMER(coat thickness 40 microns, theo-retical coat rendering 10,5 m2/L)

If necessary, after the EPOXYPRIMER, fill with EPOMAST PRO

TEAK 1TEAK 2TEAK 3

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UMMIPAINT

A/F

Photo Holder, Riva Ed. 2000

7

CHOOSING YOUR PAINT 2WHAT PAINTS ARE USED FOR

Paint can be defined as a mix-ture of chemical compounds in-tended to form a film with suffi-cient mechanical and physicalstrength to protect the paintedsurface from external agents overtime.

Paint is used to protect anddecorate. Generally, these tworequirements go hand in hand.In fact, painting to protectmeans the boat will be decoratedand painting to decorate alsoimplies its protection. Paint isused in almost all the phases ofboat painting: preparation,priming, protection and finish-ing.

Despite the fact that no paint isused in the preparation phase,getting the preparation right willaffect the ultimate success of thejob. Poor preparation usuallymeans a disappointing result.

The next step after preparationis to apply the primer. Theprimer protects the surface andalso guarantees that successiveprotective layers and finishes willadhere to the surface, avoidingdelamination.

After the primer, the under-coats form a protective layerwhich prevents water, humidityand atmospheric agents fromcoming into contact with thesurface and causing it to deterio-rate (metal will oxidise, woodwill rot and GRP will sufferfrom osmosis). A minimum pro-tective layer with a thickness of300-600 microns* (when dry)for submerged parts and 250-350 microns for parts above thewaterline is required to ensuresufficient protection.

The final step is to apply thefinish. The finish is used to im-prove the appearance of the boatand enhance the surface (colour,texture, shine), or to give it spe-cific protective properties (suchas painting antifouling onto thesubmerged areas).

The finish must be regularlyrenewed to maintain the boatpermanently in good condition.

The surface may need to befilled to ensure that the finish isuniform and to give a smoothsurface. To achieve a good enam-el finish, it is recommended thatyou use an enamel undercoatwhich forms a protective barrierand also smoothes the surface,eliminating the roughness left bythe filler.

WHAT THEYCONTAIN

Paints have four main con-stituents: binders, solvents, addi-tives and pigments.

Binders are the main con-stituent and are formed by poly-mers or resins which form atough, dry film binding thepaint to the surface.

Solvents are volatile liquidsused to dissolve and disperse theother components. At the sametime, lowering the viscosity ofthe paint makes it easier to ap-ply. The solvent’s evaporationcontrols the filming of thebinder, allowing the formationof a uniform film which is whythe correct use of thinners is im-portant.

For environmental and safetyreasons the use of solvents is be-ing reduced through the use ofbinders which are more fluid.

Veneziani has created paintswith little or no solvents such asAQUASTOP, CERAMITEYACHTING, EPOMAST,RESINA 2000, etc.

Pigments are microscopicpowders which give the paint itscolour, its spreadability and oth-er special properties, such aspigments based on copper orzinc salts which have antifoul-ing properties.

Additives are componentswhich are added in small quan-tities to improve the propertiesof a paint (drying, resistance toultraviolet light, ease of applica-tion, stability in the can, etc).

HOW THEY ARECLASSIFIED

Painting products are subdi-vided into varnishes, paints andenamels.

Varnish is transparent, mainlyconsists of binders, solvents andadditives, but has no pigment.

Paint contains both pigmentsand extenders.

Paints are called enamelswhen they have particular char-acteristics such as shine and re-sistance to external agents.

Fillers are also paint productscharacterised by a high percent-age of extenders so that they can

be used to level cavities and im-perfections in the surface.

There is an important differ-ence between one-pack andtwo-pack paints. One-packpaints have a single componentand the film is formed by theevaporation of the solvent.Whilst this product is easy toapply, its performance is goodfor a limited period only. Two-pack paints (A + B) require mix-ing to achieve a chemical cureand the right temperature andhumidity must be maintained.Filming occurs by means ofchemical crosslinking of the twocomponents. This process pro-duces unbeatable durability andextends the life of the paint.

*1 micron is a thousandth of amillimetre and therefore 500 mi-crons are 1/2 a millimetre. Thethickness of the wet paint caneasily be measured using a paintthickness gauge.

Preparing a varnish with a high-speed“cowles” disperser

8

2 CHOOSING YOUR PAINT

HOW THEY ARE APPLIED

PREPARATION

After opening the can, ensurethat the paint is evenly mixed toattain an even consistency andcolour, especially if the pigment(at the bottom) has separatedfrom the binders (at the top).

If you are using a two-packpaint it is important to mix thetwo components separately be-fore pouring component B (set-ting agent) into component A(base), and then mixing to ensurean even consistency and colour.

When you are preparing a two-pack paint, note how much paintyou will be able to use before itbecomes unusable of its “potlife”. The pot life given on theproduct label is measured at atemperature of 20°C.

If you are working at a highertemperature, you must reducethis time by around 20% for eachadditional 5°C. Stir the paintfrom time to time in its contain-er during application and keep itat a low temperature to extend itsapplication time, at the sametime avoiding prolonged expo-sure to sunlight.

Don’t wait for brushes to hard-en before changing them.

REMEMBER

When you are preparing to paint,always remember the followingpoints which will enable you topaint safely without making mis-takes:

• Mask the edges of the area to bepainted using our bodyworkmasking tape. Always rememberto remove the tape immediately af-ter the application of each coat, es-pecially when you are using two-pack paints.

• Only thin as required using therecommended thinners and neverby more than 5% of the paint’svolume.

• When spraying, check the ap-plication viscosity on the productlabel. To obtain the right viscosityyou will need to add solvents anduse the recommended pressureand nozzles.

• Apply paint at the recommend-ed spreading rate and obey the rec-ommended drying times even ifthe paint appears to be dry.

• Apply the paint at a tempera-ture of between 15 and 25°C andat an humidity of less than 85%.

It is possible to work at higher orlower temperatures than these butyou must expect the drying char-acteristics to change. Remember totake into account not only thetemperature at the moment of ap-plication but for the entire dryingperiod (overcoating time) andtherefore, for example, also thetemperature overnight.

If you have to apply the paint un-der unfavourable conditions,please contact our Technical De-partment for advice.

• Never paint in full sunlight. Ifnecessary, make shaded areas usingtarpaulins.

• Do not paint in strong winds ormist.

• Do not vary arbitrarily the ratiobetween the base and the settingagent in two-pack paints or thechemical characteristics of theproduct will be changed.

• Despite their high standard ofcompatibility, Veneziani paintsmay not be compatible with theexisting paint on the boat. If youare unsure of the paint previouslyused, we recommend that youpaint a small test area first. Shouldany problems arise (cracking, bub-bles, “bleeding”, softening of theprevious paint), please contactVeneziani. Normally, you simplyneed to apply a coat of isolatingpaint appropriate to your type ofsurface (for example, for the hullwe would recommend TICO-PRENE YACHTING).

• To check the evenness of thepaint, use a paint thickness gaugeat various points to measure “coatby coat” the thickness of the wetpaint before the solvent evaporates.Compare the volume of dry paint:if this is 100%, the thickness whendry will be equal to that when wet;if this is 50%, the thickness will behalf.

THE TOOLS

Paint can be applied by a brush,a roller or a spray. Venezianiproducts are always prepared tobe directly applied by brush orroller and only need to bethinned in exceptional cases. Al-ways use the recommended thin-ners and never use them ingreater proportions than thoseadvised.

If you are using a spray, you willhave to thin the product to ob-tain the spraying viscosity givenin the instructions of each prod-uct.

A roller is the most practicaland quickest solution. Be carefulnot to “pull” the roller which willresult in the coat being too thin.Always use a roller with a shortpile and do not “rush”. Apply aneven pressure to the roller to en-sure that there are no unpaintedpatches.

A brush is used both to spreadenamels (use an “oval” brush) andantifouling (use a “rectangular”brush). For enamels, repeatedlycross the brush-strokes, for an-tifouling cross them only once.

It is preferable to use a brushwhen applying primer so that thesurface is as “wet” as possible.

MAINTAIN THERECOMMENDED COVERAGEBe careful not to exceed the recom-mended coverage for each coat.You are not a better painter if you canpaint more metres than recommendedand the paint will not be better if ithas more coverage. For the best results,it is important to obtain the total dryfilm thickness recommended for thedifferent parts of the boat dependingon the type of surface.

For a complete list of the equip-ment required and how to useit, see the summary on page 34.

9

2SAFETYAND HYGIENE

These basic safety and hygienerules must be obeyed wheneveryou are using paint.

• Carefully read the instruc-tions printed on the can beforestarting to paint.

• In particular, check the safetylabel for the precautions whichmust be taken for each product.

• Certain paint ingredients(particularly in antifouling) areirritant if touched, noxious if in-haled and sometimes are toxic.

These dangers, which vary

from product to product, areclearly indicated on the safety la-bel by the appropriate symbolsand with the relevant precau-tions.

• Do not smoke when paint-ing.

• Almost all paints contain in-flammable solvents which evap-orate during drying. Be carefulnot to inhale the vapours, espe-cially in a closed environment.Ensure adequate ventilation toavoid the accumulation ofvapours and the risk of fire or ex-plosion and use an appropriatemask.

hand cleansing agent. Never usethinners or strippers based onsolvents to wash your hands.

• Always wear gloves, a maskand protective goggles.

• Always sand with wet sand-paper on a wet surface, particu-larly with antifouling, and weargloves, a mask and protectivegoggles.

• Use the water-based paintstripper AQUASTRIP to re-move old paint. Dry sand or usea heat stripper only where it isimpossible to use anothermethod.

• When you have finished, orduring breaks for refreshment,thoroughly wash your handswith soap and water or with a

CAUTION• If you have not followed the rec-ommendations and suffer personalharm, consult a doctor and showhim the safety label.• If paint does splash into your eyes,flood them with cold water.• Do not pour left-over paint downthe drain. Place empty cans in au-thorised collection containers.

Veneziani labels conform to the conditions of EEC directives 89/677, 91/173, 91/338 and 91/339, incorporated into Italian leg-islation by the Health Minister’s decree of 29.7.1994.

N.B. Each batch always bears a test stamp near the bar code which should always be noted in the “Maintaining my boat” schedule.

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Bar code Tactile instructionsfor blind people

Colours which identifythe various groups ofVeneziani products.For example:RED = antifouling

Safety warnings:1) Potentially hazardouscomponents2) Instructions to be followedaccording to European stan-dards.

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INFLAMMABLE: products which can burst into flames when brought into contactwith air at a normal temperature; or which can be easily ignited and which will con-tinue to burn when the source of ignition is removed.TOXIC: products which can acutely and chronically affect health, even causingdeath, if they are inhaled, ingested or allowed to penetrate the skin.NOXIOUS: products which carry limited risks to health if inhaled, ingested or al-lowed to penetrate the skin.CORROSIVE: products which can have a destructive effect if placed in contact withliving tissue.IRRITANT: products which, while not being corrosive, can have an inflammatoryeffect on skin and tissue if placed in immediate, prolonged or repeated contact.HARMFUL TO ENVIRONMENT: products which in the long term may cause envi-ronmental pollution.

Main danger symbolsEasilyinflammable

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CLEANING &INSPECTION

Follow the cleaning pro-gramme below:

• wash with fresh water, with apressure-jet if possible, to thor-oughly clean all the surfaces;

• degrease only areas affectedby mineral oils, using a spongesoaked in KLINAL orGIOVESOL, and rinse. Checkthat the old layer of antifoulingis well bonded;

• using a scraper, remove all theold paint which is delaminating.If this involves large-scale scrap-

ing, use a mechanical means(abrasive discs) or the water-based stripper AQUASTRIP.

STRIPPING (only for areas in poor condition)

To remove the old antifoulingwhich is in a poor condition, useAQUASTRIP, Veneziani’s wa-terbased stripper. AQUASTRIPdoes not damage GRP, has an in-depth effect and allows large ar-eas to be treated due to its pro-longed, intensive action, savingtime and effort. AQUASTRIPalso works on enamels and un-dercoats if they are one-packproducts. Follow the instruc-tions below:

• apply a 1mm thick layer(measured when wet) which isabout one 0.75 can per 1m2 or a

5 litre can per 6-7m2;• leave this to act for several

hours (or overnight if it is nottoo warm);

• remove the old softened layerwith a spatula. Often a jet ofpressurised water is sufficient;

• do not strip paint in strongwinds or in full sunlight.

For very thick layers, repeat thesteps above. Use a mechanicalmeans of removal if you do nothave any AQUASTRIP.

Sometimes, cleaning with a pressurised water-jet is sufficient to prepare the hull.

When correctly applied, AQUASTRIP enables several layers of antifouling to be removed by sim-ply using a spatula.

AQUASTRIPUSEStrippingWater-based stripper used toremove antifouling and one-pack paints. AQUASTRIP doesnot damage the Gel Coat.

APPLICATIONBrush - SpatulaClean with fresh water, thendry. Do not apply on wet sur-faces. Dilution: not necessary. Number of coats: 1Coat thickness: 0,8 to 1 mm(theoretical coat rendering 1-1,5 m2/L)

PACKAGING0,75 litre containers 5 litres containers (for profes-sional use)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: light greenThinner: fresh waterSpecific weight: 0.95±0.02 Kg/L

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DRY WET RECOMMENDED USE

preparing the surface before filling, removing oldpaint, smoothing filler80

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sanding filler, preparation for undercoating

final sanding of filler

sanding the undercoat to remove surface defects(orange peel or brush marks)

undercoat, enamel undercoat

final preparation of the undercoat before applyingthe enamel

removing defects in the enamel (drips, marks) afterapplication

SANDING

Parts still covered by old paintmust be sanded.

Follow the steps below:• hull: sand with 80 grade sand-

paper, always wet, and roughen theentire surface of the old antifoul-ing, leaving the undercoat intact.

• topsides: sand with 240 - 320grade sandpaper.

Before starting to paint, remove alldust and degrease well using a ragdampened in water and never in asolvent.

ALWAYS WET SANDThis means you must first wet thesurface and sandpaper with water.This reduces the amount of dustproduced (especially from the an-tifouling which can be dangerous).Always wear a mask, gloves andgoggles when sanding.

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DETERSILUSEDetergentEmulsifying detergent for sili-cone and paraffin recommend-ed for cleaning hulls, especial-ly new hulls, before painting toobtain maximum adhesion ofthe paint work.

APPLICATIONBrush - PadApply the product undilutedwith a brush or sponge andthen rinse the surface.

PACKAGING1 litre containers

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: amberThinner: waterSpecific weight: 1.05±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 41%

ADHERGLASSUSEPrimerA binding primer for GRP. AD-HERGLASS binds antifoulingor one-pack paint to the GRP,gel coat and two-pack un-dercoats.

APPLICATIONBrush Dilution: not requiredNumber of coats: 1Coat thickness: 15 microns(theoretical coat rendering13,3 m2/L)Overcoating time: 6 hours at20°CDrying time before use: 6 hoursat 20°C

PACKAGING0,75 litre containers5 litres containers (for profes-sional use)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: pinkThinner: 5780Specific weight: 1.21±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 20%

FIBRODURUSEPrimer to impregnate woodDeeply impregnates the fibre,strengthening and restoringthe surface layer of the woodand preparing it for painting.High resistance two-pack.The clear colour versionmaintain the original woodcolour.

APPLICATIONBrush Dilution: not necessary.Number of coats: 1-2Coat thickness: 20 micron(theoretical coat rendering12,5 m2/L)

PACKAGING0,75 L (A+B) containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: clear, mahogany, nut-brown, teakThinner: 5780Specific weight: 0.98±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 25%Mixing ratio:- weight: 62:38- volume: 65:35 (2:1)Pot life at 20°C: 4 hours

WOOD

Check that this is dry, cleanand without oil, grease, adhesiveor any other substance. Sand theentire surface and remove the re-maining dust with dry rags orrags slightly dampened with wa-ter (not solvent). Apply FIBRO-DUR wood primer before start-ing the paint cycle proper, espe-cially on new or untreated wood.Apply one coat by brush to im-pregnate the wood fibres.

If your boat is new, thesteps to be followed andthe products to be used forpreparation and primingwill depend on the materi-al of which your boat ismade.To obtain good results andthe best performance fromthe products, you mustprepare the surfaces well. Ifyou spend a little moretime and effort in thepreparation phase, you willbe rewarded by better,more lasting results.The preparation phasemust be followed by theapplication of a coat ofprimer. This primer willtemporarily protect thesurface and ensure betterbonding of the undercoatand finish layers.

Never use solvents to remove the dust becausethey can stain the wood. Any rags used shouldonly be dampened with fresh water and neversoaked.

You can tell when the surface is fully degreasedbecause water will spread evenly over the sur-face without forming droplets.

GEL COAT

Degrease thoroughly with DE-TERSIL and rinse well to elimi-nate traces of wax, paraffin, sili-con or other substances whichcould affect the bonding of suc-cessive products. To completelydegrease the surface, wash itwith circular movements using acoarse sponge soaked with DE-TERSIL, then rinse with water.Follow this with a light sanding.

Apply a very thin layer of AD-HERGLASS, a keying primerfor glass-fibre reinforced plastic,by brush or spray, taking care be-cause if applied too thickly, itcan lead to poor adhesion of thesubsequent layers of antifouling.

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EPOXY PRIMERUSEMetal primerA primer with high adhesiveand protective properties formetal surfaces (aluminium,steel and alloys) both aboveand below the waterline. Italso has excellent adhesiveproperties on GRP and wood.

APPLICATIONBrush - SprayDilution: 0-5% by volumeNumber of coats: 1Coat thickness: 40 microns(theoretical coat rendering10,5 m2/L)Overcoating time: from 6 to36 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 4days at 20°C

PACKAGING0.75 litre containers (A + B)5 litre professional containers(A + B)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: light greenThinner: 5610Specific weight: 1.46±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 42%Mixing ratio:- weight: 82:18- volume: 75:25 (3:1)Pot life at 20°C: 8 hours

PROPELLER PRIMERUSEPrimerA high-adherence primer forshafts and propellers. An indis-pensable first step in the pro-peller antifouling scheme. Itdoes not form a protective bar-rier so use AQUASTOP on othermetal surfaces which are sub-merged (keels, flaps, etc.).

APPLICATIONBrush Dilution: not necessaryNumber of coats: 1Coat thickness: 15-20 mi-crons (theoretical coat ren-dering 19-14,5 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 6hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 24hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0.25 litre containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: light greyThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.12±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 29%

IRON AND STEEL

Grit blasting is the best methodof eliminating rust and impuritiesfrom metal surfaces. If possible, getthe boatyard to go over the metalwith an abrasive disc; otherwiseuse grade 36 discs, to obtain arough surface with a silver colour.

Immediately afterwards, apply acoat of EPOXY PRIMER.

A well prepared surface is rough and has a sil-ver colour.

LIGHT ALLOYAND ALUMINIUM

We recommend grit blasting orabrasive discs to prepare the metal.Degrease the surfaces with DE-TERSIL and rinse well.

The primer which should be ap-plied is EPOXY PRIMER.

If welding work has been carriedout, use an abrasive disc or brushto prepare the surface before ap-plying the primer.

CAST IRON, LEADAND OTHER METALS(keels, flaps and rudders)

Grit blasting the keel is the bestmethod to eliminate rust.

Alternatively, you could use abra-sive discs using grade 36 discs.

Immediately paint with EPOXYPRIMER and follow withAQUASTOP.

If you cannot grit blast the keel, use an abra-sive disc.

After degreasing, even the slightest amount ofgrease on your hands could affect the adhesionof the primer.

PROPELLERS, SHAFTSAND STERN DRIVES

Remove all traces of old paintand oxidation with grade 80-120abrasive paper.

Degrease with DETERSIL or aliquid detergent without using sol-vents.

The product selected must com-pletely clean the surface so brushthe surface energetically with asorghum or nylon brush and rinsethoroughly.

Do not smear or touch the sur-face with rags or fingers after clean-ing.

Apply PROPELLER PRIMER.

DON’T WAIT FORTOMORROW

Immediately after preparation, ap-ply the primer. Never leave the pre-pared surface in the open overnightwithout primer. Metal surfaces oxi-dise rapidly, even in an enclosed en-vironment.

DEGREASINGWhen degreasing, never use solventsor thinners, which dissolve thegrease but do not remove it. Thebest products to use are DETER-SIL (a high quality degreaser) orGIOVESOL (a detergent-emulsi-fier). You can also use domestic liq-uid detergents but these are muchweaker in concentration and muchless effective.

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EPOMAST PROUSEFinishing fillerAn epoxy filler with a lowspecific weight which can beused both above and belowthe waterline and can also beused as an anti-osmosistreatment.

APPLICATIONFilling knifeDilution: do not diluteCoat thickness: depending onthe condition of the surface.Overcoating time: from 24 to36 h at 20°CDrying time before use:7 days

PACKAGING1,5 litres containers (A+B)Professional: 5 litres (A) +5 litres (B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: light blueThinner: 5610 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 0.7±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 100%Mixing ratio:- weight: 50:50 (1:1)- volume: 50:50 (1:1)Pot life: 45 minutes at 20°C

EPOMASTUSEFillerFor smoothing medium sizedand minor imperfections onany type of material. EPO-MAST can be used bothabove and below the water-line.

APPLICATIONBrush Dilution: do not diluteCoat thickness: depending onthe condition of the surfaceOvercoating time:minimum 24 hours at 20°CDrying time before sanding:minimum 24 hours at 20°CDrying time before use:7 days

PACKAGING0.5 Kg containers (A + B)2 Kg containers (A + B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: light greyThinner: 5610 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.55±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 95%Mixing ratio:- weight 50:50- volume 56:44 (about 1:1)Pot life at 20°C: 60 minutes

EPOMAST FINISHUSEFinishing fillerEpoxy finishing filler, suitablealso for underwater use. Forpreparing the surface to re-ceive enamel undercoat,where EPOMAST PRO hasbeen used.

APPLICATIONFilling knife - FloatDilution: do not diluteCoat thickness: depending onthe condition of the surfaceOvercoating time: min 20-24hours at 20°CDrying time before sanding:min 20-24 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 7days

PACKAGING5 litre containers (A + B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: light greyThinner: 5610 only for cleaningSpecific weight: 1.54±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 93%Mixing ratio:- weight 50:50- volume 50:00Pot life at 20°C: 1,5 h

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These are high-strength fillerswhich can be used in two-packschemes anywhere on the boat.However, only an epoxy filler shouldbe used below the waterline.

For deep dents, use EPOMASTPRO which is a filler with a low spe-cific weight (less than 1, whichmakes it lighter than water). It hasbeen developed for use on extensiveareas and is easy to apply and ex-tremely light, so it will not add extraweight to the boat.

Use the finishing filler EPOMASTfor medium sized scratches and im-perfections on any type of material.

For professional use, following out-lining with EPOMAST PRO,EPOMAST FINISH in 5-litre con-tainers (A + B) is ideal for treatingsmall scratches (2 mm max).

It is creamier than Epomast andeasy to sand down. SUBCOAT S

Filling eliminates anyporosity in the boat’s sur-face, smoothing it and re-moving any imperfections.The filler must always be

applied on top of an un-dercoat or a primer andmust then be overcoated.Use a flexible filling knife,working on small areas at atime, or for larger areas usea filling board.Small-scale filling on the

boat’s super-structure canbe carried out directly ontothe gel coat, iron or woodusing a polyester filler(POLYNAUTIC); however,only an epoxy filler (EPO-MAST) should be used onthe hull. Fillers are avail-able with a number of dif-ferent characteristics de-pending on how they willbe used.To assist you in selecting

the right product, we havelisted below the fillers andtheir characteristics, in-cluding two-pack fillers,polyester and syntheticfillers. Should you requiremore information, pleasesee the technical details atthe bottom of the page.

should only be used when the fillerhas to be applied underwater tomake urgent repairs. Mix the twocomponents to a paste, making sureyour hands are wet, to temporarilyrepair small faults without having tolift the boat out of the water. It is agood idea to carry a stock of SUB-COAT S on board.

EPOMAST’s two components must be mixed together until a uniform colour is obtained.

APPLYING FILLERS

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mix of the two differently coloured

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when the colour is uniform. These

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SUBCOAT SUSEUnderwater fillerTo plug faults and/or carryout repairs underwater.

APPLICATIONApplied manually likeplasticineAlways handle the productwith wet hands.Dilution: do not dilute

PACKAGING2 Kg containers (A + B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: light blueThinner: 5610 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.8±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 100%Mixing ratio:- weight: 53:47- volume: 50:50 (1:1)Pot life at 20°C: 1 hour

STUCCO VELOXUSEFinishing fillerUsed in one-pack schemes.Not used below the water-line.

APPLICATIONFilling knifeDilution: do not diluteCoat thickness: depending onthe condition of the surfaceDo not exceed a thickness of1.5 - 2 mm per coat.Overcoating time: min 24hours at 20°CDrying time before sanding:24 hours at 20°CDrying time before use:24-36 hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0.5 - 1.5 Kg containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: whiteThinner: 5220 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.92±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 66%

POLYNAUTICUSEPolyester fillerFor quickly repairing smallimperfections in the fibre-glass and gel coat. Not suit-able use below the waterline.

APPLICATIONFilling KnifeDilution: do not diluteCoat thickness: depending onthe condition of the surfaceOvercoating time: min 3hours at 20°CDrying time before sanding:min 3 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 24hours

PACKAGING1 Kg containers (A + B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyesterColour: light greyThinner: 5780 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.67±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 100%Mixing ratio:- weight: 98:2- volume: 98:2Pot life at 20°C: 20 minutes

SANDING BEFORE AND AFTER

Always sand the surface before andafter filling.

POLYESTER FILLERS

Polyester fillers are very popu-lar for filling small imperfectionsin GRP surfaces which are abovethe waterline. These fillers arevery easy to sand and quick topolymerise and dry.

POLYNAUTIC is ideal for fill-ing scratches and minor imper-fections in sanded fibreglass andgel coats. This product is very OVERCOATING FILLER

You must remember that a filleris porous and therefore absorbs alot of paint. The overcoat will de-velop cloudy patches unless youimpregnate the filled area withan additional coat of paint beforeovercoating.

quick to dry and can only beworked for 15-20 minutes.

SYNTHETIC FILLERS(one-pack products)

The one-pack filler VELOXshould only be used in a one-packscheme for filling small cracks upto 1/2 mm deep in surfaces abovethe waterline.

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PLASTOLITE PROUSEBarrier coatA barrier coat for use in atwo-pack scheme to obtainoptimal protection and sur-face uniformity. PLASTOLITEPRO can be used both aboveand below the waterline. Par-ticularly recommended foraluminium and other metals.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2-4Coat thickness: 100 microns(theoretical coat rendering 5m2/L)Overcoating time: from 16 to48 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 7 days

PACKAGING0.75 litre containers (A+B)5 litre professional containers(A+B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: whiteThinner: 5610Specific weight: 1.36±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 54%Mixing ratio:- weight: 82:18- volume: 75:25 (3:1)Pot life at 20°C: 6 hours

TICOPRENE YACHTINGUSEBarrier coatA one-pack product to beused when you wish to avoidtwo-pack products. A singlecoat is used to form a barriercoat on top of old antifoulingor antifouling of unknowncompatibility.

APPLICATIONBrush - RollerDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 1 to 4-5Coat thickness: 50 microns(theoretical coat rendering 8,6m2/L)Overcoating time: min 16hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0.75 litre containers (A+B)5 litre professional containers(A+B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-pack chlorinatedrubberColour: greenThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.37±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 43%

UNIKOTE YACHTINGUSEThick two-pack coating with twofunctions: protection and finish.Used for protecting the bottomand as a finish for the decks andoutboards. Because of the dura-tion of protection given and theconvenience of using only oneproduct for the entire cycle, it isan ideal coating for all workingboats.

APPLICATIONRoller-Spray-AirlessDilution: 0 to 5 % by volumeNumber of coats: 2-4Coat thickness: 150 micron(theoretical coat rendering 5,3m2/L)Overcoating time: no limits forUNIKOTE on UNIKOTE; from 6 to36 hours at 20°C for the otherproductsDrying time before use: 7 days

PACKAGINGProfessional: 5 litres (A+B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: see colour chartThinner: 5610Specific weight: 1.43±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 82%Mixing ratio:- weight: 87:13- volume: 82:18 (approx. 4:1)Pot life: 2 h at 20°C

A professional surveyor examining the hullmoisture levels.

BARRIER COATS

After preparing and priming thesurfaces to be painted, fully pro-tect your boat by applying suffi-cient undercoats or “barriercoats”.

The thickness of these barriercoats is particularly important formetal surfaces, whether steel oraluminium. The minimum thick-ness of the dry film for surfacesbelow the waterline is 400-450microns for the entire scheme. Forsurfaces above the waterline, 250-300 microns is sufficient.

It is very important that theseminimum thicknesses are respect-ed. To help you with this, eachproduct carries information con-cerning the coverage of the prod-uct so that you can easily calculate

the quantity to be used. For paint,divide the surface area (m2) by thecoverage to give the litres requiredper coat.

Barrier coats when dry are tradi-tionally 45% to 55% of the “wet”volume. Therefore, to obtain athickness of 50 microns, you haveto apply 100 millilitres (1/10 of alitre) to one square metre (cover-age 10 m2).

Normally barrier coats are ap-plied using a brush or roller, beingcareful not to “pull” the paint.“Pulling” the paint leads to agreater coverage but less thicknessand therefore less protection.

Some barrier coats have been de-veloped to provide a greater thick-ness while requiring less coats.They contain binders with a lowviscosity and additives (thixotrop-ic agents) which increase theirnon-drip characteristics and allowgreater thicknesses to be applied.

For example, AQUASTOP has a

dry volume of 100% and is for-mulated so that when appliedwith a roller it is 200 micronsthick per coat.

TICOPRENE requires 3-4 coatsto achieve the same thickness andPLASTOLITE PRO has a coatthickness of 100 microns.

ANTI-OSMOSIS TREATMENT AND PROTECTING WOODWITH EPOXY RESIN

Both these treatments use a liq-uid epoxy resin and thereforesolvents are not needed duringtheir application, making theprotection particularly lastingand durable for three reasons:

• the “wet” thickness corre-sponds to the “dry” thickness(there is no evaporation orvolatilisation from the solvent);

• there are no weak pointscaused by the small craterswhich are created in the film bythe evaporating solvent;

• with a limited number ofcoats, thicknesses can be ob-tained which would be impossi-ble using paints containing sol-vents.

ANTI-OSMOSISPROTECTION

WHAT IS OSMOSIS?

Osmosis is a process of degen-eration within a glass fibre lami-nate and it is recognised by theformation of water-filled blistersthrough the laminate. At firstthese appear as small pinheadblisters on a small area of thehull but as the problem spreads,the size of the blisters increasesand eventually the entire surfaceof the hull will be affected.

Osmosis is caused by a chemi-cal reaction between water andsubstances remaining in themanufactured hull. The waterenters the hull, and once insidereacts with the chemical compo-nents creating acidic substances.More seawater is absorbed tobalance the concentration of liq-uid trapped inside the laminate(technically this is called osmot-ic pressure). This causes the for-mation of the well-known blis-ters.

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Prevention is always better thancure and it is possible to preventosmosis using specialised productswhich have to be very carefully ap-plied. It is not always possible tosee osmosis developing and thesymptoms (the blisters) only ap-pear when the problem is alreadyadvanced. Veneziani have devel-oped a special product,AQUASTOP, to prevent and treatosmosis.

Preventative osmosis treatment,which effectively creates a secondprotective skin around the gel coat,can be carried out on new boats orboats which have been thoroughlychecked for the absence of osmosisbefore starting. Older hulls shouldbe checked with a humidity gaugeto ensure that water is not trappedinside the protective barrier. Thiswould create pressure behind thegel coat and cause blisters andeventually cracking. Once the gelcoat is breached in this manner,the underlying laminate is capableof absorbing water like a sponge.The hull moisture level should alsobe checked if you think the gelcoat has been over-sanded whenwork has been carried out on theboat.

The preventative scheme is as fol-lows:

• lightly sand the gel coat usinggrade 60 sandpaper;

• degrease the gel coat by wash-ing it with an abrasive sponge andDETERSIL;

• apply two coats of AQUA-STOP (with a brush, a foam orshort pile roller) leaving at least 16and at most 48 hours between thetwo coats, with a coat thickness of200 microns and a theoretical coatrendering of 5 m2/L;

• after one week (and never be-fore 48/72 hours at 20°C) apply acoat of ADHERGLASS (a thinlayer: 15 microns and theoreticalcoat rendering of 13,3 m2/L) witha brush;

• after at least 6 hours (there is nomaximum time limit) paint on 2coats of RAFFAELLO or EVENEXTREME 2 (see technical datasheets on page 20).

HULL2 coats of AQUASTOP (coatthickness 200 microns, theoreti-cal coat rendering 5 m2/L)


2 coats of antifouling (thicknessand rendering functional toquality used)

TREATING OSMOSIS

Using AQUASTOP it is alsopossible to repair boats which havealready been damaged by osmosis.However, treating osmosis requiresa series of complex operations, anda DIY approach is to be discour-aged. We would recommend thatyou consult a dockyard capable ofcarrying out the work to a profes-sional standard, and have all thenecessary equipment.

THERE ARE BLISTERSAND BLISTERS

Some blisters occur for reasons oth-er than osmosis. Old layers of an-tifouling which are porous and de-laminating can cause blisters andin this case you will need to followthe full prevention scheme startingfrom a bare gel coat.

PREVENTATIVE SCHEME

AQUASTOPUSECoatingAn epoxy coating without a sol-vent. AQUASTOP prevents andtreats osmosis in GRP hulls. Itforms an ideal barrier coat formetal parts below the water-line (aluminium or steel hulls,flaps, rudders, hydrofoils, etc.).

APPLICATIONBrush - RollerDilution: do not diluteNumber of coats: 2-3Coat thickness: 200 microns(theoretical coat rendering5m2/L)Overcoating time: from 16 to48 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 7 days

PACKAGING0.75 litre containers (A + B)2.5 litres (A + B)

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: clear light blueThinner: 5610 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.10±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 100%Mixing ratio:- weight: 65:35- volume: 62:38 (about 3:2)Pot life at 20°C: 2.5 hours

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RESINA 2000USEBarrier coat for woodAn epoxy product developedto treat and seal wood.Extremely adherent and flex-ible, impermeable to water.

APPLICATIONBrush - RollerDilution: do not diluteNumber of coats: 3-4Coat thickness: 100 microns(theoretical coat rendering10 m2/L)Overcoating time: from 10 to36 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 7days

PACKAGING1.5 litre containers (A + B)and 0.75 litre (A + B)Professional containers: base10 litres + hardener 5 litres

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: clearThinner: 5610 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.10±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 100%Mixing ratio:- weight: 70:30- volume: 2:1Pot life at 20°C: 30 minutes

MICROSFEREUSEPigment for fillersA powder additive with a lowspecific weight for adding toResina 2000 to obtain a cus-tomised filler with a particu-lar density and viscosity.

APPLICATIONTo be added to the resinalready mixed (A + B) in a ra-tio by volume from 1:1 to 1:3.Overcoating time: same asovercoating time for Resina2000

PACKAGING0.75 litre containers2.5 litre containers for profes-sional use

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: hollow microspheresColour: whitishSpecific weight: 0.15 Kg/L

MICROFIBREUSEPigment for fillersOrganic microfibres which areadded to Resina 2000 to obtaina customised structural fillerwith a particular density andviscosity.

APPLICATIONAdded to the resinalready mixed (A+B) in a ratioby volume of 1:0.5 to 1:1.Overcoating time: same asovercoating time for Resina2000

PACKAGING0.75 litre containers2.5 litre containers for profes-sional use

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: organic microfibresColour: whiteSpecific weight: 1.18 Kg/L

HOW TO PERMANENTLYPROTECT AND RESTORE WOOD

Wood has been used in boatconstruction from antiquity tothe modern day. Wood is oftenused to add an air of quality to aboat, with features such aswooden decks, chart tables anditems of furniture.

However, wood is a materialwhich easily deteriorates. Ifmoisture penetrates the wood, itwill lead to the formation ofmould and fungus which willmake the wood porous andcause it to rot. In the past, woodwas protected by the use of oilsand oil-based varnishes, but to-day systems are available whichprotect wood permanently and

prevent moisture penetration.Veneziani’s RESINA 2000 is

such a product and has the fol-lowing characteristics:

• in-depth penetration of thefibres;

• it is solventless and has a dryvolume of 100%;

• it is easy to use since the ratioof base resin to setting agent is2:1 and the containers are sup-plied with measuring pumps;

• it has a pot life which is longenough to allow you to work atyour ease;

• it can be used either to per-manently protect new wood orto restore damaged wood.

When you are ready to use theVeneziani epoxy systemRESINA 2000, check that thewood to be RESINA 2000treated is completely dry andmoisture-free. There are simplegauges available, such as theSOVEREIGN gauge, which canbe used to check the moisturelevel of the wood. A dehumidifi-er can be used to remove excessmoisture. All boats, whatevermaterial they are made of, mustbe ventilated since keeping theinside dry is the best method ofpreventing deterioration. Thefirst phase of preparation is toclean the surfaces, sand themand then apply RESINA 2000.

RESINA 2000 can be appliedby brush, roller or spatula.

Use MICROSFERE to make up a range offillers with a low specific weight which can beeasily sanded.

Use MICROFIBRE to make high-structuralstrength thixotropic fillers for bonding when ahigh-density, strong filler is needed.

Please find use in-

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thermore informa-

tion please ask for the

manual “Resina

2000 Epoxy System”.

Mixed with its additives MI-CROSFERE and MICROFI-BRE, RESINA 2000 can beused for filling deep dents andcracks and to bond, repair andreinforce the framework of theboat (keels, posts, bulkheads andbeams).

RESINA 2000 comes in kitform and includes 1 litre of theproduct, a half litre of settingagent, two measuring pumpsand gloves. If you keep someRESINA 2000 on board togeth-er with containers of MICROS-FERE and MICROFIBRE youcan easily carry out any bondingand repair work.

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Stage of complete restoration of a boat.

Protecting treatment of a hull.

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RAFFAELLOBIANCA RACING

RAFFAELLO

BLANC SPRINT

EUROSPRINT

SPEEDY CARBON

WHITE, BLUE, RED, BLACK

WHITE

LIGHT GREY, RED, BLUE, LIGHTBLUE, GREEN, BLACK

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CRUISERS & RACERS

COLOURS ANTIFOULINGSTRENGTH

ABRASIONRESISTANCE

CAN BE APPLIEDON ALUMINIUM?MOTOR BOATS

SPEED< 12 KNOTS PILOTBOATS

12-35 KNOTSMOTORBOATS

>35 KNOTSPOWERBOATS

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THE HULL

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ANTIFOULING

Antifouling is the most impor-tant product you will use whenyou are maintaining your boat andis essential in order to keep the hullin good condition. Antifoulingscontain biocides, the active com-pounds which repel fouling suchas slime, weed, barnacles, coralsand other species. Our biocideshave been fully tested and re-searched so that they are only ac-tive in the immediate vicinity ofthe hull and therefore have mini-mal environmental impact.

The type, material and purposeof your boat will dictate the an-

tifouling you use, and we havecompiled a table below to help youchoose the right product.

Veneziani antifoulings include:EVEN EXTREME 2, the two-pack version of the successfulEVEN, an antifouling with Bio-matrix technology, based on verynew polymers which ensure con-trolled solubility, quality and ex-treme durability even against mi-crofouling. EVEN EXTREME 2is the right choice for you if youwish to have a smooth film imme-diately after application, even witha brush. Quick drying, allows 2coats in one day.

RAFFAELLO BIANCA RAC-ING is the best antifouling interms of antifouling strength andwhiteness. Its white colour is per-

manent, both before and after ap-plication and launching, evenalong the waterline.

RAFFAELLO has been devel-oped for the DIY market. It is easyto apply because of its thixotropicconsistency: it remains uniform inthe can, without any separation ofbinders and solvents, and it is easyto apply using a brush or a roller. Itdoes not have an unpleasant odourand its hydrophilic, eroding an-tifouling characteristics mean thehull can cut through the waterwith the minimum of resistance.RAFFAELLO ensures that thehull will be clean for the entire sea-son.

For hulls of fast boats or boats invery frequent daily use, an an-tifouling which is highly resistant

EVEN EXTREME 2USEAntifoulingSelf-cleaning, two-pack, highlyprotective antifouling. The two-pack system offers an unparal-leled high antifouling effect.Suitable for all types of hulls.

APPLICATIONBrush-Roller-SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 50 microns(theoretical coat rendering10,6 m2/L)Overcoating time: min. 4 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: min. 4hours at 20°CExposure to air: 6 months

PACKAGING0,75 litre (A+B) and 2,5 litres(A+B) containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-packColour: white, red, blue,blackThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.85±0.02Kg/L (A + B)Dry volume: 53%Mix ratio:- weight 72:28- volume 3:2Induction time: 1 hourPot life at 20°C: 7 days

RAFFAELLO BIANCA RACINGUSEAntifoulingThe first self-cleaning white an-tifouling (since tin-based poly-mers were legally banned). Atrue, permanent white both be-fore and after application andlaunching, even along the water-line. This antifouling does notcontain copper oxides and istherefore suitable for light alloyand aluminium boats. It is partic-ularly recommended for racingyachts and has high antifoulingstrength.

APPLICATIONBrush-Roller-SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 40-50 microns(theoretical coat rendering12,5-10 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8h at 20°CLaunching time: 12h at 20°CExposure to air: max 2 months

PACKAGING0,75 litre and 2,5 litres con-tainers

PRODUCTSSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: whiteThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.67±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 50%

RAFFAELLOUSEAntifoulingHydrophilic self-smoothingantifouling with carbon addi-tive. Optimal antifoulingstrength and smoothnessthrough the water due to thehigh content of copper com-pound and carbon parts.Recommended for use onsailboats and medium speedmotorboats. Not suitable foralloy hulls.

APPLICATIONBrush-Roller-SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 40-50 microns(theoretical coat rendering12,5-10 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8h at 20°CLaunching time: min 12h at 20°CExposure to air: max 2 months

PACKAGING0,75 litre and 2,5 litres con-tainers5 litres container for pros

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: light blue, black, red,green, dark blue, light grey(these antifouling colours maybe less brilliant due to the car-bon compound)Dilution: 5470Specific weight: 1.67±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 50%

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BLANC SPRINTUSEAntifoulingHard antifouling, highly resist-ant to abrasion. Suitable for su-per-fast boats in GRP, alloys,aluminium, steel etc.

APPLICATIONBrush-Roller-SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 40-50 microns(theoretical coat rendering12,5-10 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 6 hoursat 20°CLaunch time: min 6 hours at20°CExposure to air: max 2 months


PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: whiteThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.56±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 50%

EUROSPRINTUSEAntifoulingHard antifouling suitable forfast boats, boats in very fre-quent use or constantly on themove. Excellent antifoulingpower. Not suitable for alloyboats.

APPLICATIONBrush-Roller-SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 50 microns(theoretical coat rendering11,3-9 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CLaunch time: min 24 hours at20°CExposure to air: max 2 months


PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: red, dark blue, blackThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.62±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 50%

LAGOONUSEAntifouling for lakesHard antifouling, specificallyformulated for the use infresh water. Free of copperand tin and therefore suitablefor aluminium and light alloy.The white colour maintainsits shade above and belowthe waterline.

APPLICATIONBrush-RollerDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 30 micron (the-oretical coat rendering 13,7m2/L)Overcoating time: min 12 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: min 48hours at 20° C


PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: whiteThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.50±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 41%

IMPORTANT

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to abrasion is recommended:BLANC SPRINT. This is theleast soluble product in the rangeand it is particularly suitable forboats with speeds exceeding 35/50knots and for boats which are fre-quently hauled (rigid-keel rubberboats or boats which are regular-ly trailer mounted). BLANCSPRINT is suitable for alumini-um boats.

EUROSPRINT is a reasonablypriced, hard antifouling productwhich offers good performance al-so in Mediterranean waters. Avail-able in three colours: red, dark blueand black. Not suitable for alu-minium hulls.

WHAT GOES INTO ANTIFOULING?

To obtain the best result, it is es-sential to use the right quantityand therefore thickness of antifoul-ing. In fact, antifouling is soluble(it is self-cleaning, self-polishingand self-eroding) or, as with hardantifoulings, the biocides it con-tains are soluble. The result anddurability of the antifouling aredictated by the thickness applied.

When applying your antifouling,it is very important to remember

the points below:• do not exceed the coverage in-

dicated (normally 8-10 m2 for eachlitre per coat);

• always apply two coats andpaint a third coat on the rudderand other parts which are subjectto more erosion, such as the water-line.

In Table A we have compiled afairly precise method for calculat-

ing the quantity of antifouling youshould buy and use. However, ifyou want to avoid too many calcu-lations, you can use Table B, whichwe have compiled on the basis ofour experience and the informa-tion we have received from ourcustomers. You will find a list ofboat types together with the quan-tities of the product to be pur-chased and used counted in 0.75litre cans. The most importantthing to remember is never to ex-ceed the theoretical coverage givenon the cans and the technical in-structions. The exact quantitymust be applied and the paintmust not be “pulled” to attaingreater coverage.

When painting antifouling, re-member to always apply 2 coatsand not to exceed a coverage of 8-10 m2/L for each coat. This meansthat for one coat you will applyaround a can every 6 m2.

To obtain the recommended total

thickness of 80-100 microns, you

must apply two coats of the undi-

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a roller tends to make the coat

thinner.

TABLE B

ANTIFOULING QUANTITYCOLOURS

modern sailboatswith keel

sailboats withplaning hulls

semiplaningpowerboats

boats with detachablemotors such as

pilot boats or trawlers

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TABLE AHow much antifouling?

To calculate how much antifouling to use, first you have to know:

1. the boat’s length at the waterline multiplicated by the boat’s width (A)

2. the boat’s length at the waterline multiplicated by draught, the results for 2 (B)

3. the LONGITUDINAL COEFFICENT, which takes into account the shape of

the hull. (C):

modern sailboat with keel LC 0,35

sailboat with planing hull LC 0,40

semiplaning powerboat LC 0,65

boats with detachable motors such as pilot boats or trawlers LC 0,70

This is the formula: (A+B) x C= real m2 to paint

if you divide the formula result by the antifouling’s theoretical rendering, you have the

quantity of antifouling to use (in litres)

SOLVENTS

Solvents are used in paints to re-duce their consistency and makethem easy to apply. When thepaint is drying, following applica-tion, solvents evaporate and leave adry film.

ADDITIVES

Additives are normally added topaint in small quantities, to createsignificant variations. They aregrouped according to the effectthey create, i.e. plasticizers, acceler-ators, dilatants, thixotropic, an-tifoaming, antiskinning, antiset-tling, etc.

COMPONENTMIXING AND TESTING

The four groups of raw materialare held together by physicalprocesses, to form a homogeneousand stable compound: paint. Fol-lowing successful physical andchemical laboratory tests, the firstraft tests take place. These requirethe application of the antifoulingon 30 x 80 cm plates, which maybe GRP + gel coat, iron, alumini-um or bronze. Veneziani’s labora-tories have a number of rafts invarious locations, on which the rafttest plates are mounted. Hundreds

of plates are put to sea every year,some with Veneziani’s antifoulingproducts already on the market,others with competitor’s products,while new antifouling paints aretested on the remaining plates.Every year Veneziani’s laboratoriestest hundreds of new formula-tions,comparing them againstthose on the market. The plates areinspected and photographed every3 months; each test taking 2 yearsto complete. On completion of thetests, the formulations showing thevery best results are chosen andfurther testing is started on theboats. These tests consist of paint-ing hull quarters with two differentformulations, one for the forwardport quarter and the aft starboardquarter, alternating with the otherquarters for the second formula-tion. This test has an approximateduration of 1,5 years. When thebest results have been achieved, theantifouling is put on the market.

THE IMPORTANCE OF APPLYING THE RIGHT THICKNESSOF ANTIFOULING

One of the raft tests carried outby Veneziani’s laboratories requiredtreating the centre of the plateswith one single coat of antifouling,and the remainder using the cor-rect amount. The photographsshow that after 4 months there was

no obvious difference, but afterone year there was some slime onthe centre section, and after twoyears barnacles.

The performance of an antifoul-ing depends on the quantity ofbiocides used, and therefore on thethickness applied (thickness =quantity). Possible coverage shouldnot be confused with required cov-erage. The quantities suggestedshould always be applied regardlessof the number of coats, themethod of application or the dilu-tion. The chart on page 22 willmake it easier for you to calculatethe amount required to paint thehull of your boat. If you apply lesspaint than advised, the results aresure to be disappointing.

RAFT TEST VENEZIANI

4 months 1 year 2 years

ANTIFOULING FORMULA

Antifouling paint is a mixture ofseveral raw materials, each havingindividual characteristics and func-tions. When correctly manufac-tured and applied, this mixtureforms a solid, adhesive and cohe-sive film capable of protecting thesurface to which it is applied.

Antifoulings have four main con-stituents: pigments, binders, sol-vents and additives.

PIGMENTS

Pigments are finely pulverisedsolids with a thickness in therange of 0.2 - 20 microns. Thereare coloured pigments, used forcolouring and covering; fillers,used to control particular physi-cal properties such as specificweight; and antifouling pig-ments, like copper or zinc salts,with antifouling properties.

BINDERS

Binders are polymers or resins,which allow the paint to form adry, compact and very adhesivelayer on the surface, having typ-ical characteristics of solubility,viscosity, stability, compatibilityand toughness.

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SPEEDY CARBONUSEAntifoulingA two-pack medium-hard an-tifouling paint, based on theuse of carbon as an activecomponent for performanceenhancement. May be appliedon GRP, wood, steel sailboatsand aluminium (on suitable un-dercoats). Quick drying (twocoats in one day), smooth film.Spray application. After the ap-plication, the film may be wetsanded to obtain an extra-smooth surface.

APPLICATIONSprayDilution: 0 to 5% in volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 50 microns(theoretical coat rendering10,6 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 4 hoursat 20 °CDrying time before use: min 8hours at 20 °C

PACKAGING0,75 litre (A+B) containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-packColour: light greyThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.72±0.05 Kg/L(A+B)Dry volume: 53%Mixing ratio- weight 67:33- volume 2:1Induction time: 1 hourPot life at 20°C: 48 hours

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PROPELLERUSEAntifoulingHard antifouling for shafts,propellers and motors. PRO-PELLER has high abrasion re-sistance and contains noorganostannic compounds.

APPLICATIONBrushDilution: not necessaryNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 30 microns(theoretical coat rendering 15m2/L)Overcoating time: min 12 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: 48hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0,25 litre containers

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: white, grey, blackThinner: 5470Specific weight: 1.30± 0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 41%

METAL KEELS, FLAPSAND RUDDERS

Flaps and rudders made of steelor metal and other metal partswhich are below the waterlineare areas of high abrasion andwear.

You must carefully prepare thesurfaces (lead, cast iron or stain-less steel) to be painted using anabrasive disc or by grit blastingto remove all traces of old paintand imperfections.

We recommend that you usethe two-pack paint schemebased on EPOXY PRIMER (1coat with a brush) andAQUASTOP (3 coats with ashort pile roller) to attain athickness of 600 microns. Afterthe last coat has been appliedyou must wait at least 48-72hours before continuing thepaint scheme with a coat of AD-HERGLASS and then the an-tifouling as on the rest of thehull.

STERN DRIVES

All boat motors are primed andstove-enamelled by the manufac-turer. However they must also betreated with a special antifoulingproduct to protect them againstfouling.

If the stern drive is in good con-dition, wash the immersed partthoroughly with DETERSIL and,after sanding with fine abrasive pa-per, apply:

• 1 coat of PROPELLERPRIMER (with a brush)

• 2 coats of PROPELLER an-tifouling.

On the parts above the water:• 2 coats of GEL GLOSS finish.If stern drive is in a poor condi-

tion, you must strip it to the baremetal by sanding or, where possi-ble, using an abrasive disc. Then itshould be protected using EPOXYPRIMER (1 coat with a brush)and AQUASTOP (3 coats with ashort pile roller or a brush).

Finish the scheme as for the sub-merged parts.

PROPELLERS (bronze)AND SHAFTS (stainless steel)

When treating propellers youmust be scrupulous, even fanatical,about their cleaning and prepara-tion. If you apply too thick ascheme, the profile, and thereforethe action, of the propeller will bealtered. Special products have beendeveloped which can be applied inthinner layers and which have highadhesion characteristics. The entirescheme must be renewed everyseason.

Follow the steps below:• sand with coarse grade sandpa-

per, scoring the surface;• degrease with DETERSIL or

another degreasing detergent. Re-peat several times using a cleansponge and rinsing with fresh wa-ter.

Do not use solvents which will noteliminate the grease but simply spreadit around the surface. Be careful not to

Where necessary fill the keel usingEPOMAST PRO (on top ofEPOXY PRIMER). Then sandand apply AQUASTOP.

DO THE PROPELLER FIRSTWhen you are “doing” the hull,paint the propeller first, not last.This gives the PROPELLER hardantifouling more time to dry com-pletely.

smear the clean surface or touch it withrags or fingers. Any remaining traces ofgrease can affect the adhesion of theproduct.

• Apply 1 coat of PROPELLERPRIMER and after 24 hours apply2 coats of PROPELLER antifoul-ing, leaving 12 hours between eachcoat. PROPELLER antifoulingshould only be applied on top ofPROPELLER PRIMER or on topof a sanded layer of antifouling. Waitat least 48 hours before launching.

Note: Varnishes will not adhere tosome alloys used in propellers.

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GUMMIPAINTUSEEnamel for rubberdinghiesA one-pack enamel based onelastomer binders and used torepaint inflatable boats orchange their colour. GUMMI-PAINT is very flexible and high-ly adhesive on most of the ma-terials used to make rubberdinghies, bumpers and inflat-able buoys.

APPLICATIONBrushDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 20 microns(theoretical coat rendering 6.5m2/L)Overcoating time: min 6 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: min24 hours at 20°C


PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: white, black, red,grey, yellow, orangeThinner: 5370Specific weight: 1.00±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 10%

GUMMIPAINT A/FUSEAntifouling for rubberdinghiesAn antifouling based on elas-tomers formulated especiallyfor inflatable boats.

APPLICATIONBrushDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 18 microns(theoretical coat rendering 15m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: min24 hours at 20°C


PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: blackThinner: 5370Specific weight: 1.20±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 27%

IMPORTANT

Always apply the amount


Inflatable boats with a rigid GRP

hull must also be painted with AD-

HERGLASS and 2 coats of an-

tifouling (see page 20 to select the

most suitable antifouling)

RESTORE TO LIFE AND PROTECT

Veneziani has developed twospecial products for treatingyour inflatable boat: an enamelto protect and put new life intoold dinghies and an antifoulingto protect the underwater part ofthe inflatable boat, especially if itis in the water for long periodsof time. Both products have thehigh-elasticity characteristics in-dispensable for this type of sur-face.

If you follow the steps below,you will obtain good results:

• carefully prepare the surface,degreasing it and washing the in-flatable boat 3 or 4 times withthe multipurpose detergent DE-TERSIL to completely removethe wax used in the manufactureof these inflatable boat.

Rinse well, checking that allpossible traces of grease havebeen removed, and only paintthe first coat when the surface iscompletely dry;

• sand well with 120-150 gradeabrasive cloth over the entiresurface and wipe with a wetcloth to remove the dust;

• apply 2 coats of GUMMI-PAINT enamel (coat thickness35 microns, theoretical coat ren-dering 6,5 m2/L) to the surfaceswhich will be above the waterand two coats of GUMMI-PAINT A/F to the hull (coatthickness 18 microns, theoreti-cal coat rendering 15 m2/L). Theminimum overcoating time forboth products is 8 hours.

In order for the painting opera-tion to be successful, always re-member the following points:

• the inflatable boat must onlybe 80% inflated and must not beinflated to full pressure duringpainting;

• the products must only be ap-plied by brush and thinned withthe appropriate thinner 5370;

• try not to cross work the strokesof later coats over the first coat, orthis will soften the earlier coat;

• the tools used should be washedin thinner 5370.

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TIMBER GLOSSUSEWood varnishOne-pack varnish alkali-modi-fied, easy to apply, with an op-timal dilatancy, suitable forevery wood surface, both inter-nal and external. It has a verygood high-gloss finish and isdurable in a marine environ-ment.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 10% by volumeNumber of coats: 4 to 12Coat thickness: 40 microns(theoretical coat thickness 11,2m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use:12-24 hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0,75 litre and 2,5 litre contain-ers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: clearThinner: 5220Specific weight: 0,92±0,02 Kg/LDry volume: 54%

WOOD GLOSSUSEWood varnishA clear, two-pack varnishwhich is highly durable in amarine environment. WOODGLOSS has optimal dilatancyand abrasion resistancecharacteristics. Very suitablefor use with wood surfaces,both external and internal.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 10% by volumeNumber of coats: 6 to 12Coat thickness: 20 microns(theoretical coat rendering 19m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: 3 daysat 20°C


PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: clearThinner: 5780Specific weight: 1,02±0,02 Kg/LDry volume: 38%Mixing ratio:- weight: 80:20- volume: 80:20 (4:1)Pot life at 20°C: 3 hours

WOOD MATUSEMat varnish for wood A clear, mat, two-pack varnishwhich is highly durable in amarine environment. WOODMAT has optimal dilatancy andabrasion resistance character-istics. Suitable for use on furni-ture, bulkheads, and every in-ternal wood surfaces.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 10% by volumeNumber of coats: 6 to 12Coat thickness: 30 microns(theoretical coat rendering16,7 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use:3 days at 20°C


PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: clear matThinner: 5780Specific weight: 1,00±0,02 Kg/LDry volume: 50%Mixing ratio:- weight: 1:1- volume: 1:1 (3:1)Pot life at 20°C: 4 hours

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WOOD FINISHESWhen you are treating wood on

your boat you can choose betweentwo different products: TIMBERGLOSS, the traditional one-packvarnish or marine flatting, or thetwo-pack polyurethane varnishesWOOD GLOSS (for external sur-faces) or WOOD MAT (for inter-nal surfaces)

WOOD GLOSS has better re-sistance to external agents than theconventional flatting varnishes,and so offers longer durability. Ifthe wood is new it should first besanded and then impregnated with1 coat of FIBRODUR. The fin-ishing coats should then be ap-plied.

At least 4-6 coats of TIMBER

GLOSS or WOOD GLOSS var-nish must be applied for the bestresults, with a light sanding (360-400 grade sandpaper) between thecoats to obtain a glossy, smoothsurface. On prestige boats, asmany as 12 coats made be used formaximum enhancement of thebeauty and durability of the treat-ment.

For the first coats of varnish youshould thin the varnish by 30% tostart with and then gradually re-duce this amount until the finaltwo coats are applied without be-ing thinned. Always brush alongthe grain of the wood and use thecorrect thinner. If the wood isstained by water seepage, youmust remove all the paint from theaffected area and treat the woodwith 80 volumes of oxygenatedwater or with TEAK 2 until thewood becomes a light colour.

Teak does not have to be var-nished, but simply cleaned,bleached and protected with spe-cial products (see page 28). How-ever, should you decide to varnishit, we recommend you use a high-performance scheme.

HIGH-PERFORMANCESCHEME

If you are using the high-per-formance scheme on bare wood,begin by applying two coats ofRESINA 2000, taking care tosand between the coats to smooththe wood fibres. Then apply sixcoats of WOOD GLOSS as in thebasic cycle described above.

Note: this scheme can be renewedat a later date by simply replacing thecoats of WOOD GLOSS withoutremoving the RESINA 2000. Werecommend that this treatment isonly used on wood which is com-pletely dry.

The durability of the scheme alsodepends on regular maintenance.If you are wise enough to finelysand the surface every two yearsand apply 2 new coats of the prod-uct at the same time, you willguarantee that your wood will al-ways be protected and in perfectcondition for many years to come.

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GEL GLOSS PROUSEEnamelA two-pack enamel whichmaintains its shine and colourfor years and does not yellow.Excellent levelling with bothbrush and spray application.Excellent adhesion to Gel Coatand fibreglass without aprimer.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 35-40 microns(theoretical coat rendering15,4-13,5 m2/L)Overcoating time: min. 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: 7 daysat 20° C

PACKAGING0,75 litre (A+B) and 2,5 litres(A+B) containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: see colour chartThinner: 5780 (for brush-roller); 6700 (for spray appli-cation)Specific weight: 1.29±0.02Kg/L (A+B)Dry volume: 54%Mixing ratio:- weight: 80:20- volume: 75:25 (3:1)Pot life at 20°C: 3-4 hours

UNIGLOSSUSEEnamelHigh-quality one-pack enam-el, excellent when appliedpointblank, its dilatancycharacteristics making itsuitable for brush applica-tion.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 40 microns(theoretical coat rendering13,8 m2/L)Overcoating time: min 24hours at 20°CDrying time before use: min24 hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0,75 litre containers2,5 litre container (white only)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: see colour chartThinner: 5220Specific weight: white andlight colours 1.20±0.02 Kg/L;other colours 1.05±0.05 Kg/LDry volume: 55%

EUROGELUSEEnamel undercoatHigh coverage one-packenamel undercoat. EUROGEL isalso suitable for internal matfinishes. It can be colouredwith various colours for use asan enamel undercoat forUNIGLOSS to improve the qual-ity of the finish.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 1-2Coat thickness: 40 microns(theoretical coat rendering 14m2/L)Overcoating time: mini 24hours at 20°CDrying time before use: min24 hours at 20°C

PACKAGING0,75 litre and 2,5 litre contain-ers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: one-packColour: white opaqueThinner: 5220Specific weight: 1.40±0.02 Kg/L Dry volume: 56%

ENAMEL FINISHESFor a one-pack scheme you can

choose UNIGLOSS and for atwo-pack scheme GEL GLOSS.

The two-pack scheme will givethe best results both from theaesthetic point of view (shine,durability, etc.) and because ofits high performance against at-mospheric elements and me-chanical abrasion, but will re-quire more care in application.The one-pack scheme is quickerand easier to apply but its quali-ty is inferior to that of the two-pack scheme.

In both cases, after havingfilled and smoothed the surface,it is advisable to apply an under-coat to improve the appearanceof the enamel. Depending onyour scheme type, you couldchoose EUROGEL for one-packschemes and POLYREX PROor PLASTOLITE PRO for two-pack schemes.

The role of an enamel under-coat is to increase surface protec-tion and even out the colours,avoiding the marks which canform around filled areas. Theundercoat also highlights anysurface defects which can beeliminated at this stage beforethe enamel is applied.

The undercoat should be ap-plied to the clean and sandedsurface, or surface protected by

an epoxy product. With one-pack systems, 2 coats of EURO-GEL should be applied. Fortwo-pack systems, the surfaceshould be treated with two coatsof PLASTOLITE PRO (can al-so be applied under the water-line) or with POLYREX PRO(easy to sand, but not suitablefor continuous immersion).Sand and wash the surface be-fore applying at least 2 coats ofenamel.

Remember that you can alsoapply finishes with a brush sinceour products have such good di-latancy characteristics that thebrush marks will be minimisedby crossing your brush strokes.

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SUPERVEREX ANTISKIDUSEAntiskid paintA polyurethane paint withpolyethylene granules withhigh anti-skid performancewhen dry. Non-yellowingwhite colour. Can be appliedonto GEL GLOSS and/or di-rectly onto the fibreglass.

APPLICATIONBrush and pad - RollerDilution: not necessaryNumber of coats: 2Coat thickness: 40 microns(theoretical coat rendering 14m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: 3 daysat 20°CNote: Mix the catalysingproduct continuously.

PACKAGING0,75 litre (A+B) container

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: whiteThinner: 5780 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.29±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 56%Mixing ratio:- weight: 80:20- volume: 75:25 (3:1)Pot life at 20°C: 3 hours

POLYREX PROUSEEnamel undercoatA two-pack, high coverageenamel undercoat. POLYREX isvery easy to sand and has beendeveloped as an undercoat forGEL GLOSS enamel to obtain a“smoother” finish. It is not suit-able for use below the water-line.

APPLICATIONBrush - Roller - SprayDilution: 0 to 5% by volumeNumber of coats: 1-2Coat thickness: 100 microns(theoretical coat rendering 4,6m2/L)Overcoating time: min 8 hoursat 20°CDrying time before use: 3 daysat 20°C

PACKAGING0,75 litre (A+B) and 2,5 litre(A+B) containers

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack polyurethaneColour: blue-tinted whiteThinner: 5780Specific weight: 1.32±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 46%Mixing ratio:- weight: 85:15- volume: 83:17Pot life at 20°C: 2 hours

CERAMITE YACHTINGUSEBarrier coatSolventless, odourless two-pack epoxy sealant, with a highchemical resistance. It is idealfor use in bilges, water tanks,galleys and other surfaces thatneed sealing. It is odourless.

APPLICATIONBrush - RollerDilution: do not diluteNumber of coats: 1-2Coat thickness: 150 microns(theoretical coat rendering6,7 m2/L)Overcoating time: from 8 to24 hours at 20°CDrying time before use: 7days

PACKAGING0,75 litre (A+B) container

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSType: two-pack epoxyColour: whiteThinner: 5610 for cleaning onlySpecific weight: 1.37±0.02 Kg/LDry volume: 100%Mixing ratio:- weight: 67:33 (2:1)- volume: 60:40 (3:2)Pot life at 20°C: 1 hour

DECK

GRPWe recommend white SU-

PERVEREX ANTISKID to re-vive the colour and cleanliness ofyour deck and to make it anti-skid. After washing and degreas-ing the deck, apply two coats di-rectly onto the gel coat, prefer-ably with a roller or using the“brush and pad” technique. Theproduct contains a syntheticgrain which separates from theenamel so keep mixing the painteven during application. Reliefor grained surfaces must bewashed with brushes and DE-TERSIL and painted with 2thin coats of GEL GLOSS (ap-plied with a brush or spray) sothat the roughness of the exist-ing antiskid is maintained.

VARNISHED WOODAfter preparing and sealing the

wood with 2 coats of RESINA2000, apply 2 coats of white SU-PERVEREX ANTISKID. Mixcarefully even during applica-tion.

TEAKTeak and iroko are not normally

varnished. They should be treatedwith natural oils to protect againstthe action of atmospheric elementsand washing, especially if theyhave been washed with pressurised

water and abrasive detergents (notrecommended). We recommendthe application of 1 or 2 coats ofTEAK 3. However, this protectionwill be of limited duration andmust therefore be followed by atleast 2 applications per season.This will avoid the necessity of fre-quent cleaning and the wood willkeep its natural colour and charac-teristics.

Use the following two productsfor thorough cleaning and to re-vive the natural colour of the teak.

• For cleaning: TEAK 1. Wetthe wood with fresh water andthen pour a small quantity ofTEAK 1 onto the deck, rubbing itin with a sorghum brush. Try andavoid using synthetic brushes andabrasive materials. Rinse thor-oughly with plenty of fresh water.

• For “bleaching” (or more ac-curately, to revive the naturalcolour): TEAK 2. Apply TEAK 2with a brush to the surfaces alreadywet from the previous cleaning op-eration with TEAK 1. When thewood changes colour, rinse it andleave it to dry. The wood should beprotected as soon as possible with2 coats of TEAK 3 which, being aprotective oil, will conserve the in-tegrity of the wood.

INSIDE THE BOAT HIDDEN AREAS: BILGES, FOREPEAKAND STERNPEAK,ICEBOX AND GALLEYS

These are the hidden areas ofthe boat. Surfaces which are not“open to view”, are always neg-lected and which are normallypainted grey, simply to cover theGRP or to hide marks and rust.

In fact, it is important thatthese hidden areas are kept cleanand even better if they are treat-ed with a sealant to prevent wa-ter penetrating the GRP frominside the boat. Many forepeaksand storage areas are used forstoring the sailbags but these ar-eas are also used as galleys and itis advisable that food comes on-ly into contact with clean sur-faces and safe products.

For this reason, Veneziani hasdeveloped CERAMITE YACH-TING, a solventless product(and therefore safe to apply inconfined areas without solventvapours) with a high coverage, acompact texture and which iscompletely impermeable. It isnot affected by fuel or mineraloils and it can easily be cleanedwith a simple liquid detergent ora bilge detergent since its surfaceis durable and shiny. Normallyone coat is enough. In a new

boat, it eliminates the strong,unpleasant odour of the fibre-glass.

In GRP boats simply applyCERAMITE YACHTING di-rectly onto the degreased andwashed fibreglass.

In metal boats, carry out therequired preparation and thenfinish with CERAMITEYACHTING.

In wooden boats, prepare thesurface with 1 coat of FIBRO-DUR and then finish with 1coat of CERAMITE YACHT-ING.

The same method can be usedfor water tanks and iceboxes.

For older boats where the wood

contains moisture, avoid sealing

all the internal surfaces because

of the risk of trapping moisture in

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TEAK DECK

The paint scheme to maintainand keep clean your teak deckcomprises three products: TEAK 1for cleaning, TEAK 2 for bleach-ing and TEAK 3 for protecting.

It is recommended that you usethe complete scheme with TEAK1 and TEAK 2 no more than oncea year, to avoid weakening thewood fibres. For seasonal cleaningwe recommend you clean the deckwith KLINAL (half a glass in halfa bucket of water) and protect itwith TEAK 3. Repeat this treat-ment periodically.

EXPOSED WOOD

If the layer of paint becomes de-tached because of mechanicalcauses, do not leave the wood ex-posed. Wash it immediately withfresh water and, when the wood isdry, retouch with at least 3 coats ofthinned varnish to prevent black-ening or changing colour. If thewood blackens or changes colour,treat the stain with hydrogen per-oxide (80 volumes) or with TEAK2 until the wood returns to its nat-ural colour. Clean varnished ex-posed wood only with neutral pHliquid detergents (GIOVESOL orKLINAL are ideal), never withpowder or alkali-based (sodiumcarbonate) detergents.

BROADSIDES, DECK HOUSE

Easily cleaned with KLINAL.Pour a few drops on a wet spongeand rub vigorously on the wettedsurface, then rinse. To clean andbrighten enamels and gel coats, ap-ply KLINPLAST (polish for plas-tic) with a pad or a wet cloth, rub-bing the surface thoroughly. Final-ly, polish with a soft dry cloth. Re-pair small cracks with POLY-NAUTIC. Deep cracks should befilled with EPOMAST. You maypostpone varnishing, but filling isbest done immediately.

BILGES, PEAKS,STOREROOMS

If you treated them with CE-RAMITE YACHTING you willnot have to do much. Dilute alittle KLINAL in water, andwith a sponge or a brush every-thing will be clean in no time. Ifyou treated them with normalproducts for bilges, a little moreeffort is required, but the prod-uct to use for cleaning is stillKLINAL. If there is water in thebilge, at sea, pour in the bilge a

glass of KLINAL diluted in wa-ter 1:1; this causes the grease toemulsify and prevents deposits.

STANCHIONS, PORTHOLES

If steel stanchions are stainedor brass portholes are oxidised,use KLINOX to clean, removestains and shine like a mirror.

ENGINE

Dilute KLINAL with water

and apply several times to greasyareas using a manually operatedspray or an oval brush. Leave afew minutes then rinse withfresh water.

SAILS, SAIL-COVERS,AWNINGS

Use KLINSAIL to thoroughlyclean sails, sail-covers, awnings etc.Spray directly onto the area to becleaned, wait a few minutes andthen remove with a sponge. Rinsewith soft water.

INFLATABLE BOATS,FENDERS, WETSUITS, SEATS

Clean and dry thoroughly thesurface. Spray GUMMIWAX andspread with a cloth. Leave to dryfor 30 minutes. Polish with a softcloth, if desired.

RUSTY MARKS

KLINRUST removes rustymarks from GRP, painted sur-faces and metal. Spray directlyonto the surface, wait a few min-utes, and remove with a sponge.Rinse with soft water.

YOU&SEA

Veneziani also take care of yourbody and your hair – as well asyour boat – and have created a newbubble-bath shampoo especiallyfor you.

YOU&SEA is thenew bubble-bathshampoo for use inseawater.YOU&SEA remo-ves salt from yourbody and your hairwhen you are cruis-

ing. We advise washing at night,drying with a towel.

YOU&SEA is a unique bubble-bath shampoo with neutral pH,especially developed to give amoisturising, emollient and per-fumed foam even with sea-water.

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7 Airlessspray gum to apply enamels and undercoats

avoids the problems of traditional spray guns- these are professional pieces of equipmentand not suitable for “D-I-Y” use

8 Thinner to thin varnishes when required and to washtools after application

always use the correct thinner given on the can- make sure you measure out the correctamount

9 Rolls ofadhesive tape

to mark out the area to be painted and to protectpaintwork during sanding

remove as soon as you have finished painting

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Wetsandpaper

to sand:large grit 40-60-80-100 grade: for old paintwork andencrustationmedium grit 120-180 grade: for old paintwork still ingood condition

fine grit 220-320 grade: for the first enamelcoats, undercoats and clear coats360-600 grade: for the final enamel coat andclear varnish

we recommend wet sanding,

11Orbitalsander

Rotarysander

for sandingsands much quicker and over greater areasthan sanding by hand

always sand by hand when working in confinedspaces, when working at an angle or nearmetalwork

12 Scraper to remove old paintwork which is delaminating

13 Filling knifeor metal float

for filling SUBCOAT S filler is applied by hand

14 Wire brush for brushing metal surfaces (iron or light alloy)

6Standardspray gun(air-fed)

to apply enamels and undercoats

these can get dirty and waste varnish - thin theproduct according to the instructions on thecan - not all Veneziani products are suitable forspraying: follow the instructions on the can

5Pile roller

Foam roller

short pile: to apply undercoats, antifoulings,epoxy resins and finishes with a textured effect

to apply solvent-free undercoats

always apply sufficient pressure to the roller toensure no bare patches are left

replace the roller if it becomes soft

4 Fine brushes to paint small areas and for touching up

3 Angled, rectangularbrushes

to paint areas which are difficult to reach

15 Wet filmthickness gauge

for measuring the wet filmremember to take the dry volume into considera-tion when estimating the thickness of dry film

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When working on yourboat, it is important thatyou can work comfort-ably and efficiently. Usetrestles and tables so thatyou can work on the hullat the correct height andso that you can reach allthe surfaces easily.

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ALWAYS WEAR THE RIGHTPROTECTIVE CLOTHINGWhen you are working, don’t forgetto wear the correct hygiene and safe-ty clothing. In particular, gloves, amask and protective goggles must al-ways be used when dust is being pro-duced, for example when sanding. Gloves Mask Goggles

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PAINT YOUR BOATTOOL WHAT IS IT USED FOR? REMEMBER

1 Oval brush to apply undercoats and enamels enamels: cross brush strokes several times

2 Flat, rectangularbrushes

to apply enamels and antifouling over extensivesurfaces

antifouling: only cross brush strokes once

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5AVOIDING DEFECTS IN THE VARNISH

DEFECT CAUSE SOLUTION

surface bubbles

bubbles(the size of pinheads)throughout the varnish

separation

drips

large-scale wrinkling(enamel)

slow drying

the antifouling does notwork

air trapped in the paint during mixing and thinning

evaporation of moisture from wet bare wood and transudation of resinous substances

porous Gel Coat on topsides

work carried out in sunlight or on wet surfaces

the surface is “greasy”

the surface is polluted by traces of silicon,wax or other products which prevent adhesion

excessive thinning of the product

coat too thick

low temperatures are slowing the evaporation ofthe solvent

application of a “poor” product asprimer or undercoat, or application ofa two-pack product on top of a one-packproduct, or insufficient drying of the undercoat

wrong dosage of setting agent in two-packproducts

absorption of moisture by the setting agent

degradation of the drying agents in one-packproducts

application at too low a temperature

use of the wrong thinner

on the entire hull:it has dissolved because not enough was applied

sometimes polluted water stops the antifoulingagents from working

the antifouling was over-thinnedor “pulled” too much with the brushor particularly the roller

on the propeller or flaps and metal parts:insufficient cleaning causing poor adhesion

application on “impossible” materials (stainlesssteel, some alloys of some types of propeller)

stray currents, excessive cathodic protectioncausing chemical reactions with some elementsin the paint

let the paint “sit” in the can before restarting application or pour it into afloat chamber

apply one or more coats of very thin varnish - thinned to 30% - to deeplyimpregnate the wood

apply 1 coat of PLASTOLITE PRO before applying GEL GLOSS

if the bubbles do not disappear during drying, remove them, sand, and re-apply when it is cool, protectingthe surface from the sun. If the bubbles are in the gel coat as well as the varnish, be careful because thiscould be osmosis. Follow the treatment described on the paint schemes page(prevention and treatment of osmosis)

wash with DETERSIL or GIOVESOL and an abrasive sponge

on the gel coat, wash with DETERSIL and use a POLYREX PRO type enamelundercoat

apply a thinner film, ‘pulling’

thin slightly and paint thinner coats

do not apply at less than 7°C for one-pack paints. and less than 15°C fortwo-pack paints

sand or remove the varnish to smooth the surface; wait until completelyset and then re-apply the finish - if the problem reoccurs, the scheme mustbe removed and repeated correctly

check the instructions and the measurements for each component

open the can only when you are ready to mix and apply

check with the manufacturer the date of manufacture of the base using thetest number stamped on each can

check the instructions: minimum application temperature means the temperature during application andthe entire polymerisation period (make sure you take the night-time temperature into account)

check the thinner recommended on the label of the product used

consult the table showing the number of cans to buy,and apply them all

consult the Veneziani Technical Department

always apply 2 “thick” coats and do not exceed the coverage indicated

cleaning must be scrupulous. Read the instructions and follow themclosely; for example, do not use solvents for degreasing but liquiddetergents and rinse with fresh water

in some cases the problem can be solved by using a two-pack primer likeEPOXY PRIMER - consult the Veneziani Technical Department

check the anodes, use a two-pack primer if necessary and a thick schemeto insulate the metal.

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6 FURTHER INFORMATION

ANTIFOULINGSELF-CLEANING,ERODING,SOLUBLE ORCONTROLLEDLEACHING

When, less than 150 years ago,McInnes in England and GioachinoVeneziani in Trieste invented thefirst really effective antifouling paint,this already had self-cleaning, erod-ing and controlled leaching charac-teristics. In fact, all antifoulings inorder to be effective must release in-to the water substances which willinhibit, repel or delay the attack anddevelopment of fouling, which canbe an animal (mollusks) or vegetable(weed) encrustation. Antifoulingshave to be, through various means,partially soluble in order to leach. Atfirst, the antifouling was a kind ofsoap, combining natural resins (likerosin) and greases (like Marseillesoap). Then the leaching was con-trolled by mixing various natural,soluble resins with synthetic, insolu-ble resins (olefin resin, vinyls, chlori-nated rubber, acrylics, etc.). In the1970s, the leaching method wasperfected by the use of acrylic resin

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pounds and this is when the self-leaching definition was coined. To-day, tin can no longer be used forenvironmental reasons - it is legallybanned - and therefore these copoly-mers can no longer be used. Theterm self-leaching can rightfully alsobe used by all paints which have var-ious means of controlled leaching.The terms self-leaching, eroding,controlled solubility, progressiveleaching, self-cleaning and self- pol-ishing are now in fact synonymous.Only hard antifoulings are an excep-tion to this rule.

HARD ANTIFOULINGS

Insoluble antifoulings or an-tifoulings with low solubility orerodibility are normally used onhigh-powered boats (35-50 knots)on propellers, shafts, flaps, motorbodies, hydrofoil and stabilisingfins, waterlines and generally allsubmerged parts subject to ex-treme wear or abrasion. These arehard antifoulings. In these prod-ucts, leaching of the agents whichinhibit attack by the fouling doesnot occur by means related to thesolubility of the binder but, for ex-ample, through the high concen-tration of biocides, whose particlesare leached by contact (“contactleaching”). These products are alsoused for boats which are used on adaily basis. Hard or semi-hard an-tifoulings should also be used inbrackish or soft waters or in portswith strong currents.

VISCOMETER

An instrument used to measurethe viscosity of a product. It worksby measuring (in seconds) the timetaken by 100 cc of a product topass through a calibrated hole intoa cup.

DRYING

When a paint product is dryingtwo moments are distinguished re-lating to the quantity of evaporat-ed solvent and/or the degree ofcross-linking. In this way the val-ues “powder” dry and “touch” drycan be identified. A product is“powder” dry when any powderdeposited on the film is not ab-sorbed. However, the product is“touch” dry when it can be han-dled without the film beingmarked. The paint only achievesits maximum performance whenthe drying-time has completelyelapsed (drying time before use).You must always follow the over-coating times given in the techni-cal instructions.

HYDROPHILIC

This is the opposite of hydropho-bic. A hydrophobic surface repelswater and does not become wet. Agloss enamel, glass, a surface treat-ed with silicon or Teflon basedproducts are all hydrophobic.However, a hydrophilic surface iseasily wetted and incorporates orretains a layer of water. Hy-drophilic antifouling, by retaining

a layer of water, reduces the fric-tion of the hull. The friction be-tween the layer of water retainedand the seawater is less than thatbetween seawater and a hydropho-bic surface. By repelling water, thehydrophobic surface creates greaterfriction. The hydrophilic antifoul-ing RAFFAELLO easily carriesout its repellent action againstfouling, due to the improvedleaching of its active componentswhich are in continuous and con-stant contact with water.

HUMIDITY GAUGE

This instrument is used to meas-ure moisture levels in the substrate(fibreglass or wood) of a hull.Moisture levels are particularly im-portant in the treatment of osmo-sis. After removing the gel coat,check that the hull “dries out”properly. Drying can be natural oraccelerated (using various heatingand dehumidification systems, ei-ther directly or indirectly). Themoisture level must be reduced tobelow 10%. This can be checkedwith an instrument such as theSOVEREIGN humidity gaugewhich is used by all theAQUASTOP osmosis treatmentcentres.

Antifouling leaching in waterSelf-leaching antifouling Hard antifouling Hydrophilic antifouling

beginning of season beginning of season

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MIXING RATIO

This is the mixing ratio betweenthe base (component A) and thesetting agent (component B) intwo-pack products. The mixing ra-tio is expressed both in weight andin volume in the technical instruc-tions for each product. You mustpay careful attention to this infor-mation since these amounts mustnot be arbitrarily varied. Remem-ber that extra setting agent will notonly not dry the paint quicker butwill also alter its characteristics andquality.

SPECIFIC WEIGHT

This can be defined simply as theweight of one litre of the productand is expressed in g/cc. Normally,the binders and the solvents of apaint have a specific weight equalto or less than 1, and thereforeweigh the same as water or a bitless. Pigments, however, are heav-ier. Some pigments which are usedin antifouling (copper com-pounds, for example) have a spe-cific weight of 5.7. This is whycans of antifouling are often heavy.Because of this, pigments tend tosink to the bottom of the can, butthe use of the right additives canavoid this problem.

POLYMERISATION

A polymer is a compound consist-ing of a high number of single mol-ecules called monomers. Polymeri-sation is the process in which two ormore molecules combine to form anew molecule. Plastics are typical

polymers: polyester, polypropylene,etc. In the case of varnishes, thepolymerisation process can be natu-ral. In oils (linseed oil, tung oil, etc.)for example, it happens by oxidationbecause of the oxygen in the air.However, the polymerisation of apaint can be controlled, as with two-pack paints, where the base and thesetting agent interact rapidly to forma new polymer, following a precisechemical process which leads to ahighly reticulated structure. This iswhy two-pack products are normal-ly stronger than one-pack products.

POT LIFE

This is the length of time inwhich you can apply the A+B mix-ture (base + setting agent) of a two-pack product. When this time haselapsed, the mixture sets and canno longer be applied. Any attemptto thin the product is pointless anddangerous. The pot life given inthe technical instructions is meas-ured at 20°C. To prolong the potlife, keep the can in a cool placeduring application. The pot life re-duces as the temperature increasesaccording to the graph below:

A pot life of 1 hour at 25°C canshrink to 30 minutes when thetemperature reaches 30°C.

PVC(Pigment Volume Concentration)

This is the concentration by vol-ume of the pigment in a dry film.The higher the PVC, the morepigments a product has and it be-comes denser and more opaque. Aglossy product, normally with bet-ter chemical resistance, will have alow PVC. PVC is a critical factorin antifouling to determine theleaching rate of the active pig-ments into the water.

DRY VOLUME

This is the ratio between the sol-id and volatile substances in apaint product. The dry volume isthe useful part of the productwhich forms the protective film.The solvent (the volatile part),which evaporates, facilitates theapplication of the product. Thedry volume of a product can beused to establish the theoreticalcoverage at a predetermined thick-ness. A product with a 50% dryvolume means that 100 cc must beapplied (0.1 l) per m2 to obtain awet film 100 microns thick and adry film 50 microns thick. In aproduct with a 100% dry volume(solventless) the wet and dry filmthicknesses are the same.

FILM THICKNESS GAUGE

This is an instrument for meas-uring the thickness of films ofpaint. These gauges come in sever-al shapes and sizes and the most ac-curate is the “magnetic” type,which can only measure dry filmthickness on metals. More practi-cal are the so-called “comb” thick-ness gauges which measure the

“wet” film thickness, i.e. immedi-ately after application. Once thewet film thickness is known, if thedry volume is 60%, a wet film of100 microns will correspond to adry film of 60 microns, etc.

3 hrs

2 hrs

1 hrs

10°C 20°C 30°C

SOLVANT

PIGMENT

BINDER

Wetfilm

Dryfilm

final product

THIXOTROPIC

This is a form of apparent viscos-ity. A thixotropic product appearsdense and viscous, while in realityit is easy to paint with a brush orroller. When it is energeticallystirred, a thixotropic product re-turns to its normal viscosity, it be-comes more liquid. In a thixotrop-ic product, the pigments are notseparated from the binders andtherefore do not sink to the bot-tom of the can. Application bybrush or roller is easy and theproduct does not drip during ap-plication. However, it can becomedifficult to spread and tends towrinkle when applied by a brushand peel off when applied with aroller. This is why it is necessary touse small brushes with fine, longbristles and short pile rollers. Theproduct must be energeticallystirred before application and ifnecessary slightly thinned.

THEORETICAL COAT RENDERING

The theoretical coat renderingindicated in the technical datasheets refers to the product theo-retical coverage. When applying apaint, the covered surface is lessthan that one indicated in the the-oretical rendering, since there is al-ways some loss of material (15 to30%); the amount of loss is due tothe surface’s conditions, applica-tions methods, or environmentalambient conditions

38

THE VENEZIANI

1863In Trieste, Giuseppe Moraviafounded one of the first an-tifouling paint factories inthe world and entrusted tohis son-in-law, GioachinoVeneziani, his secret formula

for “the plaster for protectingthe hulls of ships”.

1880All the hulls of Lloyd Austri-aco’s ships were treated withVeneziani antifouling.

1890In Malta, Lord Muskerry ad-mired Lloyd Austriaco’s treat-ed hulls and used Venezianipaint for his yacht “Rita”. Hewas soon copied by the Arch-dukes Ludovico Salvatore andCarlo Stefano for their yachts“Nixe” and “Waturus”, andby the King of Italy, by HisMajesty the Sultan, by SirThomas Lipton for his Sham-rocks, and by many otheryacht owners of the Edwar-dian age. Gioachino Vene-ziani was awarded the goldmedal at the Vienna UniversalExhibition. Veneziani alsowon awards at the Exhibitionsof Trieste, Milan and Treviso.

1903Veneziani founded the firstantifouling factory outsideItaly at Chathan in Eng-land. The work was direct-ed by the son-in-law of thefounder, Ettore Schmitz,better known in the liter-ary world by his pseudo-nym Italo Svevo.

1900-1915Up to this period, antifoulingpaint had been applied hot sothat the compounds wouldcombine. Veneziani devel-

oped the first effective coldantifouling paint using com-pounds which he researchedhimself and which were pro-duced in the factories of Tri-este and Dolina. For the firsttime Veneziani published de-

tailed manuals to improve theapplication of the antifouling.

1918In the Murano factory(Venice), Veneziani started toproduce enamels and var-nishes for use above the wa-terline.

39

FAMILY STORY

1932

The American Navy ordereda large quantity of antifouling

paint from Veneziani in orderto study and to copy what wasconsidered to be “the best un-derwater paint in the world”.

1963Veneziani launched RAF-FAELLO, the first antifoulingspecifically for yachts.

1970

GRP boats dominated themarket and GEL GLOSS wascreated to clean, colour andprotect the gel coat.

1976From the new Veneziani lab-

oratories in the Trieste indus-trial estate came EVEN, thefirst self-leaching antifouling.

1991Veneziani presented the firstwater-based stripper forhulls: AQUASTRIP.

1992

AQUASTOP Centres were

created to prevent and treatosmosis.

1993

Veneziani launched RESI-NA 2000 for use in the con-struction, repair and protec-tion of new and vintagewooden boats.

1995White is back! Venezianilaunched the first tin-freewhite antifouling: RAFFAEL-LO BIANCA RACING (forracing yachts and cruising sail-boats and motorboats) and

BLANC SPRINT (for high-speed powerboats).

1996The research goes on. AtVeneziani Nautica, 30% ofthe employers are involved inresearch and technical assis-tance. Products are becom-ing more and more environ-mentally friendly, much tothe delight of all sea-lovers.

1998Veneziani launches EVENEXTREME, developedfrom the famous EVEN,that now uses the Bioma-trix™ technology.

2000Veneziani launches the newtwo-pack antifouling:EVEN EXTREME 2 andSPEEDY CARBON.

2002Veneziani improves the sprayapplication properties ofGEL GLOSS PRO in orderto obtain better levelling andshine with an outstandingaesthetic appearance.

2003RAFFAELLO: success isback again. Hydrophilic an-tifouling with carbon com-pound.

VENEZIANI PUBLICATIONSVeneziani have created for you a series of publications

giving further information on specific subjects. You may request them using the form below.

LISTINO NAUTICA (Marine Line List)All Veneziani products are listed by range,

with colours, codes, type of packaging and prices.

IL SISTEMA EPOSSIDICO RESINA 2000 (The Resina 2000 Epoxy System)To protect, repair and rebuild with Resina 2000 all wooden parts of your boat.

AQUASTOP DI VENEZIANI (Aquastop by Veneziani)An effective treatment against osmosis.

To better know osmosis and fight it with AQUASTOP, the first product that enables you to prevent and effectively treat your boat’s great enemy.

YACHTS’ COLOURSRapid guide to choosing your favourite enamel colour for your boat.

Please photocopy, complete and fax to +39 040 3783906 or send by mail toVeneziani Yachting - Piazza Tommaseo, 4 - 34121 Trieste - Italy

Please send me the following Veneziani publications (tick the publications required)

❒ LISTINO NAUTICA ❒ IL SISTEMA EPOSSIDICO RESINA 2000

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EDITION - 2005



PRODUCTS TABLE

PRODUCT


EPOMAST™ GREY 5610* 56:44 (ca. 1:1) 14






PRIMERS

BARRIER COATS

FILLERS

UNDERCOATS

ANTIFOULINGS

ENAMELS

CLEARVARNISHES

SPECIAL TREATMENTS

CLEANINGAND

MAINTENANCE



DETERSIL - - - 12

























RESINA 2000™ CLEAR 5610* 67:33 (2:1) 18



WOOD GLOSS™ CLEAR 5780 80:20 (4.1) 28




TEAK 1 - - - 32

TEAK 2 - - - 32

TEAK 3 - - - 32

GIOVESOL - - - 32

KLINOX - - - 32

KLINPLAST - - - 32

GUMMIWAX - - - 32

KLINRUST - - - 32

KLINSAIL - - - 32

KLINAL - - - 32







OVAL BRUSHESNo...............................................................



FINE BRUSHESNo...............................................................







No sheets 220...........................................


No sheets 400..............................................

SCRAPERSNo...................................................................


WIRE BRUSHESNo...................................................................

SPONGESNo...................................................................

CLOTHSNo...................................................................

OTHER........................................................................












EDITION - 2005



PRODUCTS TABLE

PRODUCT


EPOMAST™ GREY 5610* 56:44 (ca. 1:1) 14






PRIMERS

BARRIER COATS

FILLERS

UNDERCOATS

ANTIFOULINGS

ENAMELS

CLEARVARNISHES

SPECIAL TREATMENTS

CLEANINGAND

MAINTENANCE



DETERSIL - - - 12

























RESINA 2000™ CLEAR 5610* 67:33 (2:1) 18



WOOD GLOSS™ CLEAR 5780 80:20 (4.1) 28




TEAK 1 - - - 32

TEAK 2 - - - 32

TEAK 3 - - - 32

GIOVESOL - - - 32

KLINOX - - - 32

KLINPLAST - - - 32

GUMMIWAX - - - 32

KLINRUST - - - 32

KLINSAIL - - - 32

KLINAL - - - 32







OVAL BRUSHESNo...............................................................



FINE BRUSHESNo...............................................................







No sheets 220...........................................


No sheets 400..............................................

SCRAPERSNo...................................................................


WIRE BRUSHESNo...................................................................

SPONGESNo...................................................................

CLOTHSNo...................................................................

OTHER........................................................................













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6424.3

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6424.5

12 b

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6424.7

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6880.1

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6880.5

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6715.7

66 g

rey

6715.7

08 b

lack

6498.1

53 w

hite

G 6

766.5

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U 6

726.5

19 r

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gre

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G 6

766.0

35 o

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hite

G 6

766.6

37 s

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lue

U 6

726.6

37 s

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G 6

766. 153 w

hite

U 6

726. 915 e

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white

G 6

766.6

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blu

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6726.6

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726.2

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766.6

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6726.6

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766.3

78 s

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U 6

726.3

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G 6

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6424.7

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6880.1

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6880.3

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6880.5

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6880.7

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6435.7

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6432.7

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