HS BASE COAT CONVERTER

What is ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat Converter and why choose it

ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat Converter (C5047) is a dedicated component of the ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat polyurethane system. Designed exclusively for professional use, this converter is mixed with ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat and an ALEXSEAL HS Base Activator to create a high-solids, fast-drying base coat with excellent hiding power. When used as specified, it helps deliver an automotive-style finish on yacht surfaces that will later be sealed with an ALEXSEAL Clear Coat.

Main features

• System-specific converter: Formulated to work with ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat (H-series) and ALEXSEAL HS Base Activators.
• Defined mixing ratio: Used in a fixed 3:1:1 volume ratio (Base Coat:Converter:Activator) to ensure consistent application properties.
• Supports high-solids system: Part of a high-solids, two-component polyurethane system designed for demanding marine applications.
• Professional spray application: Intended for spray application only, in combination with the HS Base Coat and Clear Coat system.
• Packaged for professional workflows: Supplied in 1 QT containers to match common mixing and application volumes in professional paint shops.

Technical specifications

• Product name: ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat Converter
• Product code: C5047
• System type: Component of two-component polyurethane HS Base Coat system
• Mixing ratio (by volume): 3 parts ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat (Hxxxx) : 1 part HS Base Coat Converter (C5047) : 1 part ALEXSEAL HS Base Activator (R...)
• Packaging size: 1 QT
• Suitability: Only for professional use
• Additional technical data: Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.

Applications and use cases

ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat Converter is used as part of the ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat / Clear Coat system for yacht surfaces that are not permanently immersed in water.

• Yacht exteriors and interiors: Converter for the HS Base Coat used on above-waterline areas, superstructures and other non-submerged zones.
• Multicolor schemes: Integral component when creating multiple color schemes on yachts, where the HS Base Coat provides fast drying to allow masking and re-coating after approximately 4 hours at 20–25 °C, followed by Clear Coat.
• Repairs and touch-ups: Used in the same 3:1:1 mixing ratio as the original HS Base Coat application to help avoid color differences in repair areas.

FAQ

1. What is the role of HS Base Coat Converter in the system?

It is a dedicated converter (C5047) that is mixed with ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat and an HS Base Activator to achieve the correct application and curing properties of the HS Base Coat system.

2. What is the correct mixing ratio with HS Base Coat?

The recommended mixing ratio by volume is 3 parts ALEXSEAL HS Base Coat (Hxxxx), 1 part HS Base Coat Converter (C5047) and 1 part ALEXSEAL HS Base Activator (R...).

3. Can I change the amount of converter in the mix?

No. The quantity of ALEXSEAL HS Base Activator and HS Base Coat Converter is fixed and cannot be modified.

4. How should I prepare the mixture before spraying?

After mixing Base Coat, Converter and Activator in the 3:1:1 ratio, the material should be filtered through a suitable paint filter before application.

5. On what substrates can I use the HS Base Coat system with this converter?

The HS Base Coat / Clear Coat system can be used on yacht areas that are not permanently submerged in water, typically over an ALEXSEAL Finish Primer 442 that has been sanded as specified.

6. Is HS Base Coat Converter suitable for brush or roller application?

No. The HS Base Coat system, including the converter, is designed for spray application only.

7. What drying times apply when this converter is used in the HS Base Coat system?

Drying and recoat times depend on temperature and follow the values specified for the mixed HS Base Coat system, such as approximately 3 hours pot life and 4 hours to recoat with Clear Coat at 20 °C. For exact values at different temperatures, Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.

8. Is this product intended for consumer use?

No. The HS Base Coat Converter and the complete HS Base Coat system are specified as for professional use only.

Section 14 – Transport information

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Section 8 – Individual protection measures

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