Surface Preparation
Paint only clean, dry surfaces. Remove all grease, oil, wax, or other foreign material by solvent or detergent washing. (SSPC-SPI) Use Sea Hawk Wax N Grease Killer Solvent Wash
Compatibility: For pleasure craft applications, please refer to our Sea Hawk Compatibility Chart to ensure compatibility when applying TALON antifouling paint over existing bottom paint.
Previously Painted Surfaces: TALON is suitable for application over previously painted surfaces per compatibility check. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat.
Fiberglass or Vinyl Ester Hulls: TALON is suitable for this substrate. For correct procedures please refer to the Application Guidelines for Fiberglass/Gelcoat.
Wood Surfaces: New Work - Sand the wood surface with 80 grit sandpaper, remove the sanding dust with Sea Hawk S-90 Cleaner, allow to dry, and apply the first coat of TALON bottom paint. Reduce the first coat (only) 20% with Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner to maximize surface penetration. Next, apply whatever seam compound if needed, allow to dry in accordance with the product label, and apply two more coats of TALON without any Thinner reduction.
Aluminum: TALON Antifouling paint may be used on an aluminum hull only when used with the proper barrier coat system described in Technical Bulletin AL1284. TALON is not to be used on bare aluminum.
Steel Vessels: Sea Hawk TALON antifouling paint is normally used as part of a paint system for underwater hull areas on steel vessels. Nominally, TALON is applied over a properly cleaned existing surface of another antifouling paint or sealer. The surface must be clean and dry prior to application, free of all surface contamination. We highly recommend the hull bottom be high-pressure water washed immediately upon haul out with 2,500-3,000 psi clean fresh water. Some areas may need to be cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP-1 Solvent Cleaning to ensure all oils, grease, and other contaminants are removed. Please refer to the additional data below and the section on recommended systems for steel below.
Additional Data For Painting Steel Hulls: If the surface to be painted is also to be repaired with an epoxy primer system, we recommend the area first be grit blasted to SSPC-SP-10 near white metal‘, cleaned free of dust and blast media, and primed in accordance with the primer system specifications. Please refer to the specified primer datasheet for application details. Make sure the first coat is applied within the proper over coating window of the last coat of epoxy primer which is normally while the epoxy is still tacky but cannot be removed with the thumb. Apply at least two coats of antifoulant for best performance. See Technical Bulletin STL45 for detailed information.

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Sea Hawk Paints Talon Product Information

Colors: Black 6045, Blue 6042, Dark Blue 6030, Red 6041, Green 6043
Finish/Sheen: Semi-Gloss
Copper Content: 33.6% all colors (628 g/l)
Volume Solids: 56% ± 2%
Shipping Weight:
Black - 15.53 Lbs/Gal (7.04 kg/Gal)
Blue - 15.58 Lbs/Gal (7.06 kg/Gal)
Red - 15.99 Lbs/Gal (7.25 kg/Gal)
Dark Blue - 15.74 Lbs/Gal (7.13 kg/Gal)
Green - 15.39 Lbs/Gal (6.98 kg/Gal)
*All colors are not available in all states
Flash Point: 100°F (38°C)
VOC: 398 Grams/Liter
Typical Film Thickness:
     Pleasure craft: 2.5 mils (63.5 µ) dry film thickness (DFT) per coat, (4.5 mils (114.3 µ) wet film thickness (WFT)), 2 coats on the entire hull, and a 3rd at the waterline and other high wear areas.
     Pleasure craft (California/Reduced CU2O Leach Rate Application): 2.5 (63.5 µ) mils dry film thickness (DFT) per coat, (4.5 mils (114.3 µ) wet film thickness (WFT)), 2 coats on entire hull.
     Commercial Marine: 3.0-5.0 mils (76.2-127 µ) DFT per coat by spray application (5.4-8.9 mils (137.16-226.06 µ) WFT), 2 coats on the entire hull and a 3rd at the waterline and other high wear areas.
Theoretical Coverage: 359 sq.ft./gal. (33.35 m2) at 2.5 mils (63.5 µ) dry film thickness
Shelf Life: 30 months when stored under cool, dry conditions

Application Data
Mixing: TALON bottom paint contains a moderate concentration of copper oxide and may have settled in transit. Product must be thoroughly mixed with power mixer/shaker until uniform.
Induction Time: Not Applicable
Thinning: If necessary, maximum 10% Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner, 2035
Cleaning Sea Hawk 2033 Thinner, 2035, Xylene
Pot Life: Not Applicable
Brush/Rolling: Solvent Resistant Roller Cover 3/8" pile (nap), smooth to medium. Prewash roller cover to remove loose fibers prior to use.
Airless Spray: Minimum 33:1-2 GPM ratio pump; -0.017-0.026" orifice tip; 3/8" ID high-pressure material hose; 90 PSI line pressure; 60 mesh filter.
Conventional Spray: Please contact your Sea Hawk representative for more specific information.
Safety: Prior to use, obtain and consult the "Material Safety Data Sheet" of this product for health and safety information. Read and observe all precautionary notices on container labels.