Hard Racing is a hard, high strength antifouling which gives a smooth racing finish, offering all round competitive performance. Formulated especially for power boats, racing yachts and vessels which are mud berthed. It may also be used on vessels that are dry sailed.
Minimum Application Temperature : 5°c
Application Methods : 
| Temp | Touch Dry | Recoat (min/max) | Thinners / Tool Cleaner | Coverage |
| 10°c | 8 hrs | 9 hrs - none | Thinners No: 3 | 13.5m2/ltr |
| 20°c | 4 hrs | 5 hrs - none | | 13.5m2/ltr |
Available Colours* :
Preparation & Application
Existing old self-polishing or ablative antifouling: Remove possible oil and grease etc. with suitable detergent, followed by high pressure fresh water cleaning for a thorough removal of any possible weak structure of leached antifouling. Allow the surface to dry before coating.
Sealer: Whether to use a sealer coat / tiecoat or not depends on the type and condition of the existing antifouling
Previously Coated Surfaces
Depends on the type and condition of the existing antifouling. Please refer to technical datasheet
Previously Uncoated Surfaces
According to specification. Recommended systems are: Hempel Underwater Primer or Hempel Light Primer.
Colour stability: Final colour develops after 1 week immersion in water. Length of service may have a certain influence on colour. The antifouling may obtain a copper-green tinge
For further information on technical and safety information please refer to files provided in the technical and safety tab above
The colour's shown should be used as a guide only due to the varying degrees in monitor colour management
For further help and information on what antifouling system to choose please refer to the Hempel antifoul guide in the technical and safety tab above
