Full FAQ listing This is our full FAQ listing, by section. You may contact us if you cannot find a subject that deals with your question. Antifouling Miscellaneous Preparation & Priming Topsides Epoxies Osmosis Safety Varnishes Antifouling What is Biolux®? Can I use a copper oxide based antifouling on my steel hull? I'm doing a big project - painting a bare hull below the water. How do I know how long the project will take and what products I need? What type of Antifouling Paint should I use on Aluminium? How can I check for compatibility between old and new antifoulings? What should I use to paint the bottom of my boat? Can I thin antifouling? How much antifouling do I need? How do I paint my bronze propeller? Back to top Epoxies Addition of hardeners? Is Epiglass Epoxy Resin better than other Epoxy Resins? I'm planning to do a number of jobs for which I have been recommended the use of an epoxy resin system. How do I know what products I need for each job and what ratios they need to be mixed in? What is the necessary accuracy when adding the hardener to the resin? Can you mix different types of epoxy hardeners? Back to top Miscellaneous I'd like to keep my boat looking beautiful by protecting my new paint finish. Does International sell any boat care products? How do I know which I need to buy? How do I obtain an International topsides colour card? What is the best paint system to use on a Ferro cement boat? Back to top Osmosis How do I recognise osmosis? I've just bought a nearly-new GRP boat. What's the best treatment to protect against osmosis in the future? Back to top Preparation & priming Why do I need to sand fillers between applications? How important is Preparation? International sell many primers and undercoats. How do I know which I need to buy? Back to top Safety Where can I get MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and PDS (Product Data Sheet) information for International products? Should I read all label Instructions? How do I know what health and safety precautions to take when using a particular product? Why are some paints not recommended to be spray applied? What do some of the warnings on your labels mean in greater detail? If I spill some of this paint on myself is it going to lead to a serious problem? I’ve been told not to dry sand antifoulings – why not? I left a tin of paint in my car for a week in summer and was told this was dangerous – is that true? What else can cause fire or explosion? Back to top Topsides I want to paint the topsides of my boat using your products and wish to spray apply the paint. Which product should I use? What's the best way to get a good finish with International topsides products? How are two part paints better than one part paints? How do I know how much International topsides products to buy? Can topside paints be applied to below water surfaces? Can I change the colour of paint in the can? How can I make my decks slip resistant? My boat is painted with single-pack paint; can I put Perfection on top? I painted the topsides with topside finish and during late season I noticed that it is blistering at the waterline. What has happened? What paint should be used for boat decks? How do I check the compatibility of topside paints? Back to top Varnishes I'm planning a big varnishing project on my wooden boat. How do I know what is the best varnish for the various jobs, how many coats I need and how long the project will take? Back to top

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