Hempel Bilge & Locker Topcoat Paint

Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint 5112B is a high-opacity semi-gloss marine topcoat for bilges, lockers and working areas above the waterline. Suitable for glass fibre, wood and steel, it provides durable resistance to water and oil. It is not suitable for permanent immersion.

Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint 5112B is a high-opacity semi-gloss marine finishing coat developed for protecting and decorating bilges, lockers and other working spaces above the waterline. Its durable formulation provides good resistance to water and oil while producing a clean, semi-gloss finish.

Suitable for properly prepared glass fibre, wood and steel, the paint can be used on interior and exterior areas of boats above the waterline. Uncoated surfaces should be cleaned, sanded and primed with the appropriate Hempel primer. Glass fibre surfaces should be vigorously abraded before application.

The coating can be applied by brush, roller, paint pad or spray. Apply two to three coats for the recommended system, sanding and removing dust between coats where a smoother finish is required. Use Hempel Thinner 811 for brush, roller or paint pad application and Hempel Thinner 808 for spray application.

Key Features

• High-opacity semi-gloss marine topcoat
• Durable coating with good water and oil resistance
• Designed for bilges, lockers and marine working areas
• Suitable for glass fibre, wood and steel
• For interior and exterior use above the waterline
• Not suitable for permanent immersion
• Theoretical coverage of 11m² per litre
• Apply by brush, roller, paint pad or spray
• Use Hempel Thinner 811 for brush, roller or paint pad application
• Use Hempel Thinner 808 for spray application
• Recommended application of two to three coats
• Touch dry in approximately three hours at 20°C

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hempel Bilge & Locker Paint 5112B used for?
It is used as a decorative and protective semi-gloss finishing coat for bilges, lockers and other marine working areas above the waterline.

What surfaces can it be applied to?
It is suitable for properly prepared glass fibre, also known as GRP, wood and steel. Glass fibre should be vigorously abraded before application.

Can it be used below the waterline?
No. It is specified for use above the waterline and is not suitable for permanent immersion.

How much area does it cover?
The theoretical spreading rate is 11m² per litre at the recommended 40-micron dry film thickness.

Which thinner should be used?
Use Hempel Thinner 811 for brush, roller or paint pad application and Hempel Thinner 808 for spray application.