FOULING RELEASE NEW BUILDING COATING PROCESS

摘要

A method of coating a substrate, preferably a ship's hull, is described. The method steps comprise
(a) applying primer anti-corrosive coat to the surface of the substrate;
(b) applying a temporary antifouling coat to the primer coat(s) (a), preferably, in the area of the substrate below the water line, in use;
(c) exposing the antifouling coat to water;
(d) removing the antifouling coat (b) by water washing to expose primer coat(s) (a); and
(e) applying directly onto exposed primer coat(s) (a) from step (d) a fouling release system.