[Information provided by the manufacturer. Is there something wrong with me that I both (a) embrace ecologically friendly products and (b) resent the many "green" marketing campaigns now underway, which feel vaguely Machiavellian somehow? By the way, this isn't about Pettit, in particular. I just had Two Lucky Fish's bottom painted with Pettit Vivid, and I couldn't be happier with it. —Tim]
Green products are all the rage right now, and with good reason. However, Pettit Marine Paint was developing its clean formulas long before anyone was talking about global warming or climate change. The company has made a long-term commitment to the research and development of the highest quality, most environmentally gentle marine paints and coatings.
“Pettit has developed additives and formulations that leave greatly reduced chemical footprints, some with nearly zero trace,” said Pettit general manager John Ludgate. “Riding the wave of the future with breakthrough technologies, Pettit will continually introduce innovative new products for a cleaner tomorrow.”
For example, with Pettit’s composite copper technology, the traditional cuprous oxide is replaced with silica, reducing the copper content by up to 40%. The result is a copper antifouling that provides superior protection and is made from materials naturally found in the ocean.
Vivid Eco from Pettit is an antifoulant made with 5% metal-free Econea and is as effective as those consisting of 50% copper. Biodegradable, Econea is non-corrosive to metals and is safe to use on aluminum and all other underwater metals.
Water-based ablatives, such as Petitt’s Hydrocoat, combine outstanding anti-fouling protection with safe and easy application. Hydrocoat is tough enough to withstand frequent trailering, launching and beaching. Replacing harsh solvents with water enables painting in the Fall and indoors. Clean-up is simple with only soap and water.
White copper is the secret to Vivid’s pure white and black and wide range of brilliant colors. This biocide is so effective it requires 50% less content than the heavy, dark copper used in conventional antifoulants. It is friendlier to the environment and is just as effective as traditional biocides.
Zinc Omadine, also found in Vivid, is so safe the FDA approves its use in anti-dandruff shampoos. Extremely effective against marine slime, algae and other soft growth, Zinc Omadine is colorless, allowing for a wide variety of paint colors.
One of the most advanced antifoulants available, self-polishing copolymer technology, found in Ultima Fusion, releases the precise amount of biocide necessary for complete protection. The finish becomes slicker, smoother, faster and more fuel efficient over time, regardless of use. Pettit’s exclusive trouble-free formula eliminates the problems associated with other copolymer products.
Pettit Marine Paint produces a complete line of high-performance marine coatings. The company manufactures superior varnishes and high-quality antifoulant, bottom and topside paints.
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Hi, You wont believe this, but I just did a search on Tim Pettit (yea, I know its sad searching on your own name) and loads of TP’s came up, your site was of particular interest though because I am in the coatings business too, and I have been looking for a material that would be appropriate for applying to the bottom of boats in order to prevent the need to keep bringing boats, yahts, ships into dry dock once a year to clean them. Will your marine paint do that? I would be very interested in your replyespecially from someone with such a great name as mine!!
Best regards
Tim.