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Sailors are always in the water because of their work. They take their boat in the middle of the water body to find fish. The fishing boats are wooden, and we all know that wood is badly affected by the water, and it starts getting rotten, or algae or barnacles start dwelling on it. Professionals say that barnacles are enemies of every boatman. It finishes the boat from the inside out. If it continues for longer than the ship or the boat remains of no use to the boatman. He will have to change his boat early. To save the ship, you can use antifouling paint (สีกันเพรียง, which is the term in Thai). It helps the sailors to use the boat more efficiently.
What Is Antifouling Paint?
It is a shipping-friendly paint that most boat or ship owners use. It is a copper powder that does not allow the barnacles in the water to sit on it and harm the boat. When trying to model, they design it, so the barnacles or other bacteria fall off because of the irritation. These paints are available in different colours. And each colour has a different meaning.
What Are The Different Antifouling Paints?
There are different types of antifouling colours available in the market. Please choose the appropriate antifouling paint so that it suits your work. You can use some of them on the boat, whereas we use some only underwater.
The following are different antifouling paints one must know:
- Traditional Soluble Matrix
- Long Life Insoluble Matrix
- Non-Toxic Self-Polishing Type
Every type of paint has different ways of applying it. You can read the procedure and do it yourself or call the professionals to apply paint on your boat.
Some Tips Before Applying The Paint
As said above, you can paint your boat at home. But ensure that you take care of the following things before applying the paint so that your money and hard work do not go in vain.
Primarily scrub off the uneven surface of your older ship to gain a smooth surface.
Ensure that you do not start painting your ship during the windy season. The dust from the wind can accumulate on the boat.
The surface should be immaculate before painting. Make sure you do not leave the paint box with an open lid. Also, ensure that you mix the appropriate amount of paint to apply it effectively.
