Pettit Marine Introduces Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier

Prop Coat

Pettit Marine Paint has announced its newest protective coating, Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier. The easy-to-use aerosol spray shields bare metals including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, cast iron, copper, bronze, galvanized steel and lead. Offering superior protection above and below the waterline, Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier’s exclusive high quality formula forms an excellent bond to underwater metals and running gear, inhibiting corrosion and preserving surface integrity.

Designed to provide exceptional adhesion to clean metals, Prop Coat Barnacle Barrier’s fast drying formula is seamlessly applied with two-to-three spray coats. Offering the ultimate in protection and convenience, the innovative coating contains the highest level of zinc available and its smooth, hard surface self-cleans. The Prop Coat formula is available in a flat gray finish and will cover 10 square feet per 16-ounce can.

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