PERFECTION PRO GUN YELLOW

What is PERFECTION PRO GUN YELLOW and why choose it

PERFECTION PRO GUN YELLOW by International Náutica is a next-generation, high-gloss polyurethane finish designed for painting topsides and other non-immersed areas. Formulated for professional use only, it offers long-lasting durability, excellent gloss, strong colour retention and high chemical resistance. Thanks to its advanced two-component polyurethane chemistry combined with UV filters, it provides high-level protection for a wide variety of marine substrates.

The product is available within an extensive colour system (including more than 200 RAL equivalents and Perfection colours) and can be applied either by spray gun or by brush/roller using resins specifically optimised for each method, making it easier to achieve a professional-quality finish.

Main features

• Professional high-gloss polyurethane finish for topsides and other non-immersed areas.
• Very durable film with excellent gloss and colour retention.
• High chemical resistance to diesel, gasoline, oil, mildly aggressive acids and alkalis.
• Two specially designed resins: one optimised for spray application and the other for brush/roller.
• Can be applied on multiple substrates using the appropriate primer or undercoat.
• Two-component system with Perfection Pro Curing Solution as hardener.
• Suitable for both spray gun application and brush/roller (can be applied by roller only, without tipping with a brush).
• Not suitable for permanently immersed surfaces or flexible hull constructions.
• Only for professional use.

Technical specifications

• Product type: Two-component polyurethane high-gloss finish.
• Finish: High gloss.
• Colour range: Wide range including more than 200 RAL equivalents and Perfection colours.
• Density: From 1.04 to 1.22 (depending on colour).
• Volume solids: 54% (varies with colour).
• Mixing ratio: 2:1 by volume (as supplied).
• Converter / hardener: Perfection Pro Curing Solution.
• Typical shelf life: 2 years (1 year for converter).
• VOC content: Between 421 and 483 g/l (with hardener).
• Pack size: US Gallon.

Drying and overcoating times

• At 15°C (59°F)
  • Touch dry: 17 hours.
  • Hard dry: 36 hours.
  • Pot life: 5 hours.
  • Overcoating with Perfection Pro (brush/roller): min. 48 hours, max. 3 days.
• At 23°C (73°F)
  • Touch dry: 11 hours.
  • Hard dry: 19 hours.
  • Pot life: 4 hours.
  • Overcoating with Perfection Pro (brush/roller): min. 24 hours, max. 2 days.
  • Guide for brush/roller: touch dry 30 hours, hard dry 42 hours.
• At 35°C (95°F)
  • Touch dry: 7 hours.
  • Hard dry: 17 hours.
  • Pot life: 3 hours.
  • Overcoating with Perfection Pro (brush/roller): min. 12 hours, max. 24 months.

For spray applications, the product can be overcoated once it is touch dry. Maximum overcoating time by spray is 24 hours.

Covers and recommended film thickness

• Number of coats: 2–3 coats.
• Theoretical coverage (mixed paint, no thinner):
  • Brush/roller: 20 m²/l per coat (theoretical), 18 m²/l per coat (practical).
  • Spray: 13.33 m²/l per coat (theoretical), 8 m²/l per coat (practical).
• Recommended DFT per coat:
  • 27 microns dry with brush/roller.
  • 40.5 microns dry with spray gun.
• Recommended WFT per coat:
  • 50 microns wet with brush/roller.
  • 75 microns wet with spray gun.

Application methods and conditions

• Application methods: Spray gun, brush, roller. Perfection Pro for brush and roller can be applied by roller only, without the need to tip off with a brush.
• Recommended application temperature: Ideal substrate temperature 15°C. Application temperature must be above 5°C (41°F) and below 30°C (86°F).
• Product temperature for application: Between 15°C and 35°C.
• Environmental conditions: Apply in a dry, well-ventilated environment and avoid relative humidity above 80%. Do not paint under direct sunlight or late in the day to prevent condensation and loss of gloss during curing.
• Maximum hardness: Achieved after 14 days at 15°C.

Thinners and cleaning

• Thinner for spray (10–25°C): International Thinner YTA910.
• Thinner for spray (25–35°C): Mixture of International Thinner YTA910/YTA100 with up to 33% YTA100.
• Thinner for brush/roller: YTA100.
• Spray dilution: Add thinner until achieving 14–15 seconds viscosity in DIN4 cup (varies with colour), typically up to 33% thinner for conventional spray.
• Brush/roller dilution: Must not exceed 20% with YTA100.
• Equipment cleaner: YTA910.

Substrate compatibility and primers

• Previously painted surfaces in good condition: Wash with cleaner, rinse with fresh water, allow to dry, then sand with P320–400.
• Previously painted surfaces in poor condition: Remove all existing coatings and apply an appropriate primer.
• Untreated wood: Prime with Interprotect or Interprime 820.
• Steel: Prime with Interprotect or Interprime 820.
• Aluminium: Prime with Interprotect.
• Fibreglass: Wash and degrease with ITA080, rinse with fresh water and dry. Abrasive blast or sand with 180–220 grit. Then use 600 Wipe Down Solvent (ITA075). No primer required.
• Used, worn or aged gelcoats: Due to porosity and risk of trapped moisture/solvent leading to blistering, apply 3 coats of Interprotect to seal the gelcoat, then Perfection Undercoat before applying the finish.
• All substrates: Use Perfection Undercoat before the finish coat.
• Incompatibilities:
  • Do not use on flexible constructions (such as carvel, clinker or lapstrake hulls), as cracking may occur.
  • Do not apply over any single-component product.
  • Not suitable for permanently immersed surfaces.
  • Not compatible with Polyurethane Matting Additive for brush/roller applications.

Applications and use cases

• Topsides and superstructures: High-gloss, durable finish on non-immersed areas of the hull (obra muerta).
• Deck areas (with additive): Can be used as deck paint when mixed with a non-slip additive.
• Multi-substrate refits: Suitable for professionally coating properly prepared wood, steel, aluminium, fibreglass and gelcoat surfaces using the specified primers and undercoat.
• Professional resprays: Especially suited to professional spray work where one resin is optimised for gun application and another for brush/roller.

FAQ

1. Is PERFECTION PRO GUN YELLOW suitable for underwater hull areas?

No. Perfection Pro is not suitable for permanently immersed surfaces.

2. On which substrates can this product be applied?

It can be applied on previously painted surfaces in good or poor condition (following the recommended preparation), untreated wood, steel, aluminium, fibreglass and gelcoats, using the appropriate primers and undercoat.

3. How many coats are recommended?

The recommended system is 2–3 coats, depending on the desired build and finish.

4. Can I apply it by roller only?

Yes. Perfection Pro for brush and roller can be applied by roller only, without the need to tip off with a brush.

5. What is the ideal application temperature?

The ideal application temperature is around 15°C, with the product temperature between 15°C and 35°C and ambient temperature between 5°C and 30°C.

6. How long does it take to reach maximum hardness?

Perfection Pro reaches its maximum hardness after 14 days at 15°C.

7. Is this product suitable for flexible hull constructions?

No. It must not be used over flexible constructions such as carvel, clinker or lapstrake hulls, as it can crack.

8. Can I use it over single-component paints?

No. Perfection Pro must not be applied over any single-component product.

9. Is this product intended for DIY users?

No. The product is specified as for professional use only.

10. What should I do with leftover product or empty cans?

Do not pour paint into watercourses or dispose of it via ordinary urban waste systems. Allow leftover paint to harden where possible and agree disposal of residues with the competent authorities.

Section 14 – Transport information

• Perfection Pro must be stored in containers with safety closures during transport and storage.
• Keep the product in its original, closed packaging as supplied until use.

Section 8 – Individual protection measures

• The product contains isocyanates that may be harmful to the respiratory system.
• Apply only in a dry, well-ventilated environment and avoid excessive humidity (relative humidity above 80%).
• For detailed information on required personal protective equipment, Consultar ficha técnica del fabricante.

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