•Clean and de-wax the hull as noted in the steps above using 92 Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep, D-95 Dewaxer, or 120 Brushing Thinner. •Apply at least three coats of Pettit Protect Hi-Build Epoxy Primer.

Dewax with no Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): The mold-release wax must be removed from new hulls. Apply Pettit’s Bio-Blue Hull Surface Prep 92 with a short-nap roller to a 5-by-5-foot area. Scrub ...

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