Tips for Selecting an Epifanes Colored Paint System
All Epifanes paint systems will result in a beautiful finish but will vary in ease of application, resulting hardness, scratch resistance, gloss and color retention. Substrate, environmental conditions during application and the skill level of the applicator should be taken into account when choosing a paint system. Use the guidelines below to help you decide which is the best Epifanes pigmented paint system for your project.
Generally, Epfaines pigmented paints can be broken down into 1-Part and 2-Part systems.
1-Part Paints provide beautiful colored finishes, great coverage and are more forgiving for novice painters to apply. The best choice over most existing paints, wood and surfaces that need to flex and also great for wood that has been epoxied / glued, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum. Generally, 1-Part paints may be applied over existing 1-Part and 2-Part paints.
2-Part Paints provide a harder, mar-resistant finish, a higher gloss level, deep depth of color and longer life span. Suitable for wood that has been epoxied / glued, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum. Generally, not recommended directly over existing 1-Part paint systems (Epifanes Interimcoat may be suitable in some circumstances between 1-Part and 2-Part paints). Environmental factors and applicator painting skill level should be considered as working time is faster and paints are less forgiving to mistakes.
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Epifanes Colored Paint Systems:
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| Epifanes Yacht Enamel (Bootlak) | Epifanes Mono-urethane | Epifanes Poly-urethane | Epifanes Nautiforte |
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Skill: Novice Component: 1-Part Colors: 46 plus custom colors available Features: Easy to apply at all temperatures, excellent flow and self-leveling characteristics, mirror-like gloss, high color retention, excellent coverage, easy maintenance and flexible Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Most existing 1 and 2-part finishes, prepared wood, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum. Ideally suited for wood that is worked (flexes) |
Skill: Intermediate Component: 1-Part Colors: 24 plus custom colors available Features: Easy to apply at all temperatures, excellent flow and self-leveling characteristics, mirror-like gloss, high color retention, excellent coverage, easy maintenance, hard, mar and chemical resistant finish Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Most existing 1 and 2-part finishes, prepared wood, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum |
Skill: Intermediate Component: 2-Part Colors: 24 plus custom colors available Features: High gloss, provides maximum resin depth and hardness with a long-lasting mirror-like gloss and excellent outdoor durability and weather resistance. Scratch resistant and very long gloss retention. Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Most 2-part systems, prepared wood, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum. Not for use over 1-part paints |
Skill: Novice Component: 1-Part Colors: 3 light bright colors Features: High gloss and non-yellowing. Siliconized resin prevents yellowing and creates a long-lasting gloss retention and minimal dirt fixation. Excellent flow and is very easy to apply at all temperatures, high covering power. Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Most existing intact paint finishes, prepared wood, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum |
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| Epifanes Nonskid Deckcoating | Epifanes Waterline Paint | Epifanes Multiforte | Epifanes PU Speedcoat |
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Skill: Novice Component: 1-Part Colors: 3 colors Features: Exceptionally strong and durable, semi-gloss, nonskid deck paint based on urethane and alkyd resin containing a measured amount of polypropylene beads as the nonskid agent. Two coats rolled will render a textured surface for long lasting nonskid protection. Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Most existing intact paint finishes, prepared wood, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum |
Skill: Novice Component: 1-Part Colors: 7 colors Features: For painting a stripe near the waterline, easy to apply at all temperatures, excellent flow and self-leveling characteristics, mirror-like gloss, high color retention, excellent coverage, easy maintenance, hard, mar and chemical resistant finish Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Most existing 1 and 2-part finishes, prepared wood, fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum |
Skill: Novice Component: 1-Part Colors: Multiple colors Features: Recommended for use on steel surfaces where a highly abrasion resistant topcoat is required, such as decks, deckhouses, gangways and derricks. Provides rapid drying and excellent adhesion and results in a semi-gloss finish Application: Brush, roll and spray Substrates: Properly prepared steel surfaces with corrosion inhibiting primer and most existing intact paint finishes |
Skill: Professional Component: 2-Part Colors: Custom maritime colors Features: High gloss finish with outstanding flowing properties. Dedicated to spray application with extremely short overcoating times. Provides long lasting gloss retention and is scratch and weather resistant. After full cure, polishable. Application: Spray only, professional use only Substrates: Most 2-part systems, prepared fiberglass (GRP), steel and aluminum. Not for use over 1-part paints |
Epifanes Yacht Enamel (Bootlak):
A high gloss one-component yacht coating with unique flow characteristics that self-levels beautifully. This paint is very easy to apply at all temperatures, offers good gloss retention and is easy to maintain over time. Due to the blend of high-quality pigments, it gives an excellent covering power.
The mirror-like gloss, color retention and intensity of the enamel surpasses other traditional marine paints. It's longevity, surface hardness and flexibility prove it is the ultimate enamel finish for wood, fiberglass, steel and aluminum.
An excellent choice for novice painters.
Based on traditional linseed oil and alkyd resin chemistry and oxidative drying. Available in 46 standard colors, may be custom tinted to RAL K7 Classic Colors upon request.
Field of Use: Suited for maintenance of most existing intact 1-Part and 2-Part paint systems above the waterline regardless of brand. In a new system for wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass (GRP), use in combination with the appropriate primer. Yacht Enamel is the best pigmented paint choice for use on flexing and working wood.
Back to Top.Epifanes Mono-urethane:
A hard, one-component, high gloss finishing yacht paint. Provides superior covering and filling, long lasting weather durability and high gloss retention. Offers rapid initial curing and provides (after through hardening) the application ease of a traditional enamel with the hard durability of a urethane resin-based paint.
Years of testing and on-board experience have proven this unique finish to be the most advanced, highly engineered single-part paint formulation. It gives incredibly hard urethane abrasion and chemical resistance with outstanding gloss, durability, color retention and U.V. protection.
An excellent choice for those with some painting experience; novice painters can successfully apply Mono-urethane but should practice technique before tackling finish piece.
Based on urethane and alkyd resin chemistry and oxidative drying. Available in 24 standard colors, may be custom tinted to RAL K7 Classic Colors upon request.
Field of Use: Suited for maintenance of most existing intact 1-Part and 2-Part paint systems above the waterline regardless of brand. In a new system for wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass (GRP), use in combination with the appropriate primer. May also be applied on well degreased and sanded fiberglass without the use of a primer.
Back to Top.Epifanes Poly-urethane:
A high gloss two-component yacht paint that provides maximum resin depth and hardness with a long-lasting mirror-like gloss and excellent outdoor durability and weather resistance. Scratch resistant and very long gloss retention. Provides a perfect flow and easy application by brush, roller or spray.
Package includes base and reactor. Thinning with Polyurethane Thinner for Brush or Polyurethane Thinner for Spray is required for successful application, sold separately.
Not recommended for novice painters. Those with painting experience can successfully apply Poly-urethane to a beautiful spray-like finish but should practice roll and tipping technique before tackling finish piece. Spray application is only recommended for professional application and Epifanes PU Speedcoat would be a better choice as this paint is specifically designed to be sprayed.
Based on polyester saturated and urethane resin with isocyanate hardener chemistry and chemical drying. Available in 24 standard colors, may be custom tinted to RAL K7 Classic Colors upon request.
Field of Use: Suited for maintenance of most 2-Part polyurethane and epoxy primer systems above the waterline. In a new system for wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass (GRP), use in combination with the appropriate primer. Also suited for epoxy resin treated surfaces. May also be applied directly on well degreased and sanded fiberglass. Intermediate coat on epoxy resins or epoxy paints prior to the application of traditional one-component paints.
Back to Top.Epifanes Nautiforte:
A high-gloss non-yellowing one-component yacht coating. A siliconized resin prevents yellowing in the long run and creates a long-lasting gloss retention and minimal dirt fixation. This paint gives excellent flow and is very easy to apply at all temperatures. Due to the blend of high quality pigments, it gives a high covering power.
An excellent choice for novice painters.
Based on a siliconized alkyd resin chemistry and oxidative drying. Available in 3 standard bright light colors.
Field of Use: Suited for maintenance of most existing intact 1-Part and 2-Part paint systems above the waterline regardless of brand. In a new system for wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass (GRP), use in combination with the appropriate primer.
Back to Top.Epifanes Nonskid Deckcoating:
An exceptionally strong, one-component, semi-gloss, nonskid deck paint based on urethane and alkyd resin containing a measured amount of polypropylene beads as the nonskid agent. Two coats rolled will render a textured surface for long lasting non skid protection.
A great choice for novice painters.
Based on urethane resin with polypropylene beads and oxidative drying. Available in 3 standard colors.
Field of Use: In a new system for wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass (GRP), use in combination with the appropriate primer or properly prepared, intact existing paintwork. For use above the waterline only.
Back to Top.Epifanes Waterline Paint:
A high gloss yacht paint for painting a stripe near the waterline. This paint is very easy to apply at all temperatures, offers good gloss retention and is easy to maintain over time.
An excellent choice for novice painters.
Based on traditional linseed oil and alkyd resin chemistry and oxidative drying. Available in 7 standard colors.
Field of Use: Ssuited for maintenance of most existing intact 1-Part and 2-Part paint systems above the waterline regardless of brand. In a new system for wood, steel, aluminum and fiberglass (GRP), use in combination with the appropriate primer. May also be used for all other areas where a larger can is not necessary.
Back to Top.Epifanes Multiforte:
A one-component, semi-gloss topcoat based on a special combination of medium oil alkyd/urethane resin reinforced with acrylic copolymer. Provides rapid drying and excellent adhesion.
Recommended for use on steel surfaces where a highly abrasion resistant topcoat is required, such as decks, deckhouses, gangways and derricks.
Novice painters can apply this product.
Based on a special combination of medium oil alkyd/urethane resin reinforced with acrylic copolymer. Available in several colors.
Field of Use: For use on bare steel in conjunction with appropriate anticorrosive primer and as a maintenance coat on most existing, intact one-component paint systems.
Back to Top.Epifanes PU Speedcoat:
A professional two-component high gloss finish with outstanding flowing properties. Dedicated to spray application with extremely short overcoating times. Provides long lasting gloss retention and is scratch and weather resistant. After full cure, polishable.
Only recommended for spray application and to be professionally applied, not recommended to be brushed or rolled.
Based on acrylic poly-ol resins and chemical drying. Custom tint only, colors available upon request in popular maritime colors and to RAL K7 Classic Colors.
Field of use: Solely for spray application on fiberglass (GRP), Steel, Aluminum and Plywood. Protecting and ecstatic finish for interior and exterior use in combination with the correct priming system. This product is not suited for brush or roller applications.
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