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Old 27-07-2023, 12:05   #31
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Thanks. The divers are the ones really pushing for 2 weeks and I always try to push back. We did 2 coats as well. Feels like there are two trains of thought where if you keep it clean it lasts longer vs any time you scrub you lose paint.

Two times as often, less work each time, twice the money! What's not to like. . . from the diver's perspective anyway . . .
Find a new diver.
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Two times as often, less work each time, twice the money! What's not to like. . . from the diver's perspective anyway . . .
Find a new diver.
Penny wise, pound foolish. Oh but I forgot, you're an expert on fouling rates in Florida
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Old 27-07-2023, 12:11   #33
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I think you'll find that they need more than a pressure washing. BTW- Ultra is not part of the Interlux Micron line of products.

Not Micron, but Ultra IS an Interlux paint.


https://www.interlux.com/en/us/boat-...ra-with-biolux
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Not Micron, but Ultra IS an Interlux paint.
Gee, thanks for the update

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BTW- Ultra is not part of the Interlux Micron line of products.
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Old 27-07-2023, 12:22   #35
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Do I need a different diver?
Who is your current diver?
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Old 27-07-2023, 12:24   #36
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Not Micron, but Ultra IS an Interlux paint.


https://www.interlux.com/en/us/boat-...ra-with-biolux

Yep it was a Interlux Micron paint but has been discontinued. Interlux now has a similar paint "Ultra-Kote" though it has different (i.e. less useful) biocides.
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Old 27-07-2023, 12:34   #37
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Gee, thanks for the update

No thanks needed! Just trying to clarify incorrect information.
It sounds like the poster just made a slight slip, and stated Micron (the largest seller in the Interlux bottom paint line) instead of the parent brand, Interlux. Good on him for taking the effort to research the facts!
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No thanks needed! Just trying to clarify incorrect information.
It sounds like the poster just made a slight slip, and stated Micron (the largest seller in the Interlux bottom paint line) instead of the parent brand, Interlux. Good on him for taking the effort to research the facts!
Yes, except you quoted me, not the other guy.
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Yep it was a Interlux Micron paint but has been discontinued.
Ultra has apparently been "recontinued", BTW
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Well there ya go!
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It's called chemistry.
no it isn't!!
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no it isn't!!


Physics then?
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Physics then?
marketing I think

At some boat yard somewhere:

"It has been 71 hours since I hauled out and resplashed. I just beat the 3 day limit on the paint and it will never know!"
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Penny wise, pound foolish. Oh but I forgot, you're an expert on fouling rates in Florida

Wow! Never claimed to be an expert, but with accolades from the top, I guess I am. Thanks so much for the endorsement!
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Wow! Never claimed to be an expert, but with accolades from the top, I guess I am. Thanks so much for the endorsement!
Given from a bottom cleaner, wouldn’t that be an accolade from the bottom dweller?
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