Propshield Retail

Application

There are two methods to choose from when applying Propshield Antifouling Grease, Method A and Method B.

For both Methods application is preferable on a warm day above 15°C if possible, if the temperature is lower than this warm Propshield up in a bucket/tub of hot water until malleable or store at room temperature (circa 20°C) prior to use.

Click below to view the application guide for each Method (Further demo photos can be seen here.)

Method A: Suitable for all metal surfaces including bronze, stainless steel and aluminium and is applied using heat as a penetration catalyst (requires a heatgun).

Method B: Suitable for painted surfaces as well as all metal surfaces and is applied using white spirit (mineral spirits or turpentine) as a penetration catalyst.

Coverage and Reapplication Guide

One 375g pot of Propshield is sufficient to treat a 12 metre (40ft) boat twice (coating only the props and shafts) so effectively you only pay half the RRP per year. If you treat the props, shafts rudders and trim tabs then one pot will only be sufficient for a 12 metre (40ft) vessel once. Alternatively one pot will cover two outdrive legs below the water line on a 10 metre (33ft) boat.

Single screw craft and smaller vessels will have enough PROPSHIELD for two or more seasons.

If the vessel is in commission for 6-7 months one application is normally sufficient; this depends on local conditions and you may need to coat more frequently. If in commission for 12 months reapply more frequently, again depending on local conditions. We cannot give precise guidelines as each locality has different fouling problems. We would advise Propshield users to follow the initial guidelines and adapt these to suit locality.

Application