International Gelshield 200

International Gelshield 200

Size 750 ml

So let's think about this product, what are your main concerns? Protecting your hull Gel shield leaves a hard protective epoxy primer coat on the hull which will protect the hull from Osmosis. The hard work is sanding down the old antifouling. The product itself is easy to mix as it comes in a base and a hardener, which are already in a measured quantity. Stir the Gelshield until there are no air bubbles. Easily apply with a brush but I prefer a 5" radiator roller with a foam head so I don't have to bend so far down. What is good about this product comes in two different colours Grey and Green, which are brilliant for overcoating.

• Quickdrying, easy to apply, epoxy primer for protection of GRP against osmosis
• Provides protection against osmosis in five coats (250um)
• Useable down to 5° C
• Fast drying allows multiple coat application in a single day

Typical use

To prevent osmotic blistering on fibreglass hulls and bilges

Technical data

Suitable for above the Waterline   Hull

Suitable for below waterline          Hull

Finish / Sheen                               Matt

Substrates                                     GRP /FRP

Suitable for Aluminium Propellor  No

Application and use

Bare Grp Wash down with super cleaner, rinse with fresh water and allow to dry. Sand with 180 grade ( grit ) paper

Previously Antifouled Surface Remove using Interstrip. Wash down with super cleaner, rinse with fresh waterand allow to dry. Sand with 180 ( grit ) paper

Exposed Laminate Patch prime using Gelshield Plus. Remove any dust from the surface. Apply required number of coats, detailed in the specification sheet ( minimum 250 Microns DFT ) for ease, alternate the grey and green  colours starting and ending with grey. Bilges: Apply 2 coats only provided there is gel coat on the inside of the hull. If no Gelcoat, use Gelshield plus.

Mixing Stir or shake individual components thoroughly. Add curing agent to the base, stir and leave for 10 minutesto allow bubbles to disperse.

Thinners YTA061 Thinners No 7

Other Can be used down to 5°C but for Maximum performance, temperature should be above 10°C

New hulls must be post cured for a minimum period of 4 weeks before applying gel shield 200. Do not apply directly to the exposed laminate. Do not use below 5° C ambient temperature should be 5° C / 41° F and Maximum  35 °C / 95° F

Product temperature should be minimum 10°C and maximum 35°C. Substrate temperature should be minimum 5°C/41°F and maximum 35°c/95°F

Compatability / Substrates GRP Gelcoats & Cured laminate. It should not be used over any one Packproducts

Number of Coats 5 minimum by brush ( min. 250 um DFT)