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Pre-matched product combinations for common jobs. Pick the system closest to your project, no need to figure out which primer pairs with which topcoat yourself.

New Build system 2-Coat System

Building Something New?

New Build

For new steel structures and vessels, built to last from day one. This two-coat system pairs a surface-tolerant epoxy primer with a durable polyurethane topcoat, giving long-term corrosion protection and a lasting gloss finish right from bare steel.

What’s Included

  • 1Primer Jotamastic 85 Jotamastic 85 Jotamastic 85A two-component epoxy mastic primer, surface tolerant, suitable for atmospheric and immersed environments.
  • 2Topcoat Hardtop XP Hardtop XP Hardtop XPA two-component polyurethane topcoat with a glossy finish and very good gloss retention. Durable over epoxy systems.
Best for Newbuild VesselsStructural SteelFabrication Yards
Maintenance / Touch-Up system 2-Coat System

Touching Up Existing Work?

Maintenance / Touch-Up

For upkeep and touch-up work on existing coated structures. This system pairs a fast-drying anti-corrosion primer with a gloss topcoat. Choose a standard high-gloss finish, or a no-mix, no-pot-life option that’s easier to work with for smaller touch-up jobs.

What’s Included

  • 1Primer Alkydprimer QD Alkydprimer QD Alkydprimer QDA fast-drying, zinc-phosphate pigmented alkyd primer offering strong anti-corrosion protection for steel structures.
  • 2Topcoat Alkyd High Gloss Alkyd High Gloss Alkyd High GlossA one-component, oxidatively drying alkyd topcoat with a high gloss finish and good gloss retention. or Pilot II Pilot II Pilot IIA one-component, oxidatively drying alkyd topcoat with a glossy finish. No mixing, no pot life restrictions.
Best for Scheduled MaintenanceSpot RepairsDeck & Superstructure
Underwater system 3-Coat System

Working Below the Waterline?

Underwater

For hull and underwater areas exposed to constant immersion. This three-coat system pairs a surface-tolerant epoxy primer with a tie coat and a self-polishing antifouling topcoat, protecting against corrosion and fouling in a single system.

What’s Included

  • 1Primer Jotamastic 85 Jotamastic 85 Jotamastic 85A two-component epoxy mastic primer, surface tolerant, suitable for atmospheric and immersed environments.
  • 2Tie Coat Safeguard Universal ES Safeguard Universal ES Safeguard Universal ESA two-component vinyl epoxy tie coat, bridging epoxy primers and antifouling topcoats.
  • 3Antifouling SeaForce Active SeaForce Active SeaForce ActiveA one-component acrylic, self-polishing antifouling coating. Reliable fouling protection for underwater hulls.
Best for Outside HullDry DockingBallast TanksSplash Zones

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