Vc performance epoxy - anti fouling overcoat

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   I have VCR performance epoxy on the bottom of my powerboat. I previously planned not to keep the boat in the salt water but a spot came up and I'm taking it. Question is can I paint over the vc performance epoxy with any type of anti fouling paint? I'd rather not spend a ton of time removing that paint given how at it is. 

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Thedon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Apr 2012 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thedon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Vc performance epoxy - anti fouling overcoat Posted: 01 Apr 2012 at 4:26pm
	I have VCR performance epoxy on the bottom of my powerboat. I previously planned not to keep the boat in the salt water but a spot came up and I'm taking it. Question is can I paint over the vc performance epoxy with any type of anti fouling paint? I'd rather not spend a ton of time removing that paint given how at it is.

Jay@Interlux Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 1147	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jay@Interlux Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Apr 2012 at 3:28pm
	Luckily you can apply any of our antifouling paints overtop of VC Performance Epoxy with no issues at all. Just be sure to proceed with the following prep, prior to doing so: 1. Wipe the surface clean with 202 or 216 2. Thoroughly sand the VC Performance Epoxy with 80 grit paper to achieve a matte finish and to provide a uniform sand scratch in the surface 3. Remove all sanding residue with 202 or 216 4. Apply 2-3 coats of your desired antifouling paint

jax66 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Apr 2012 Location: California Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote jax66 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 11:41am
	jay, I have a similar question about painting over vc performance. I want to paint my bottom with vc then topside with perfection. should I paint a little higher over the waterline with vc performance then prep for topside after taping, thus sanding the vc overlap? thanks Jack

Jay@Interlux Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 18 Jun 2010 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 1147	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jay@Interlux Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 4:16pm
	Hi Jack, Sorry for the delay, but yes I would bring the VC Performance Epoxy up a bit higher, then sand with a 120-180-220 prior to wiping the surface clean and applying Perfection.