How to check the compatibility of existing coating

It is important to choose the best system for your boat. For most applications we offer two types of coating system: single-component (conventional) and two-component (high performance).

Video instructions

Learn how to to check if you have one or two component system on your boat by watching Hempel's tutorial video

Follow our step by step instructions

to check if you have one or two component system on your boat

Step 1

To check if you have a one or two component system, apply Hempel's Thinner 871 (No 2) to a test area on your boat and leave it to work for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Sand the surface with a scrapper or rub it with a cloth.

Step 3

If it is tacky, you most likely have a one-component system on your boat and you should overcoat with another one-component system or remove the paint completely.

Step 4

If the test area is not tacky, you most likely have a two-component system on your boat and you can overcoat either with a two-component or one-component system.

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